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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The official statement just prepared for
publication shows that Congress at the last
session appropriated for Legislative, execu-
live, civil, and miscellaneous purposes, near
ly eleven millions. Diplomatic and consul
lar expenses 81 ,048. 900; Indian department,
revolutionary, invalid and other PENSIONS
upwards of S3,250.0OO; appropriations for
the army, Notifications and military acade-
my SIS ,2i9, 900; naval service $l0,52T 900;
ocean steam mail service S34l ,2229; making
a total of Sal ,361 500 In addition to the
above, about $1,000, 900, should be added for
indefinite appropriations and to carry out
the provisions Of pre-existing laws, including
the collection Of revenues from customs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

A document appears from Postmaster
Cook, Of Chicago, denouncing Judge Dou.
glas, and excluding him from the de-
wocracy. The same paper affords informa-
ton of the fact that the ant;-Douglas demo-
crasy of Illinois will be fully represented in
the Charleston convention. OF course, the
other wing Of the Illinois democracy will
also bs represented there. tits apprehended
that this will not be the only instance Of u
double act of State delegates to that conven-
ton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The report from California by the overland
mail, that "a clipper ship on fire. supposed to
bs the Manitou, from New York to Calitor-
MIA, was passed in the Atlantic, no date, lat.
IA, lon. 35," is now thought to be erroneous,
SO far as the name of the vessel is concerned
1t is believed to be but reiteration Of the
burning of the ship Meroo, from California
for London, which was burned at sea on the
2Sth of Noyemher last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

By former accounts received from Quito
and its vicinity, the number Of persons who
were destroyed by the late terrible earth
quake was set down ut three thousand; but We
now see it stated that the number Of mis-
sing persons supposed to be buried beneath
the debris Of the fallen buildings amounts on
" 10 teu individuals 1t would be highly
gratifying if the sacrifice Of human life did
not extend beyond this; bu, i. is To be feared
that when the ruins of the adjacent towns
and villages are cleared away, large num-
Der Of mutlated bodies will be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Mr.. J. VI. Bolts is out in IA Card, in the
Richmond Wing, explaining an alIusion
which was made by him in previous letter
land which he says is forced from him by
the interference Of others vs. no unnecessarily
a,sal hun. to be in reference to Mr. Lntch
er's reported speculation-. in conjunction
with other parties, in certain Washington
city lots, the value Of which was subsequent.
~ enhanced, by the appropriation for the
extension Of the Capitol grounds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Letters from China say that the rebels
have taken the great city Of Hankow. eight
hundred miles up the Yang-tse-Kiang, which
Lord Elgin recently visited, and which the
Able Hue estimated to contain population
Of three millions. The rebels still hold the
Nankin and an immense territory above IT.
Still, it is not believed they will ultimately
be successful in their great object-indepen-
dence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

A letter from Caroline county, Va, states
that two slaves owned by F. V. Fiszhugh have
been arrested there for burning the barn
and stables of Mrs. r. G.. Holloway. They
acknowledge their guilt, and also confessed
having burnt the fish houses Of John VI.
ofnn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The whale ship Sheffield, (of Cold Spring, }
Captain Green, arrived at New York, from
Honolulu. on April 81. lat. % 80, lon. 90
10, experienced three severe shocks Of an
earthquake. The first was the most severe,
occurring at 42j A. NJ; the subsequent ones
at $40 and 6.l0 A. NJ. Capt. Green, who
on several occasions has met with similar
phenomens at sea, says that these, in time of
continuance, and also in loudness Of accom-
panying noise, and the peculiar trembling
motion communicated to the ship, far exceed
ed ell others he ever felt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

In reference to the summary proceedings
against Mexico, by the British government,
"a announced in the circular Of Lord OF
way, published in yesterdays Gazette, the
New York Commercial says: IF the mea-
sure succeeds, France and probably the
United States, will have recourse to similar
summary proceedings"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The Best CURE FOR ISIExPERANCE.-
Drinking hydrants in the public streets, with
cups attached This is the best cure for in
temperance, because it supplies thirsty Pc
deStrians with beverage which never in
toxcates. and relieves him II the necsssi.
~ Of going into q tavern to slske bis thirst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

4 correspondent of the Newark Daily Ad-
vertizer says "A Princeton correspondent,
in his letter Of last week, refers TO ex-Gov-
ernor Bibb US, until his death. the oldest
living graduate Of the College of New Jer-
sey, being SO years old This is mistake;
for it is known that William Morton Wat
kns, of the same class Q792) is still living
in Farmville, Virginia. He is said to he
most remarkable man, and is nj least 81
wears old He has never heen ill public life
except in the House of Delegates Of Nir-
cinia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The threatened war in Europe continues
10 inspire holders of breadstuffs in New York
with great 6rmness, and prices are daily ten
ding up. On Tuesday the demand was az
tive at an advance of l0(a Is cents per barrel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The "Wanderer" trial case, at Savannah,
has been continued 10 the next term Of the
circuit court on account of the non-arrest OF
Capt. Corrie. The three prisoners now in
Jail have been refused bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The Knoxville Wing remarks that when
Mr.. Buchanan's term ends, elcren ycorS will
have elapsed since the Office Of President
has been held by "a Southern man. and that
Southern man (Gen. Taylor Wing: and
hccnty-ninc ycnr$ will have elapsed since,
with the sin Gle exception of Polk, the mom'-
nation of the Democratic party for that Office
has been given to Southern man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

1t is supposed that the renewed difficult
ties in Utah will be attempted to be arrested
by the interposition of the national executive
government, in support ofthe action Of Gov.
Cumming
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05
Letters. Newspapers.

Payment to be made in advance. All other
letters optional.
Weekly, per annun. Payment in all cases t"
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The Wing General Committee, in New
York held an interesting meeting on Mon
day evening. John Bell of Tennessee was
present and addressed the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Cotton Mather often quoted the remark Of Il
friend that there was gentleman named IN
the eighteenth chapter Of the Acts Of the Apps
ties, to whom he was more indebted than u
any other man in the world. This was the
prudent town clerk, who earnestly advised
the people to do nothing rashly. % all &C
casions Of consequence, OF Of urgent haste, he
wouli say, Let US first advise with the tow
olsrk Of EphesuS."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

A large German association, desiring to
colonize in Mexico, have sent IN agent to
Washington to consult with Senior Mata in
reference To the matter. The association Is
represented TO possess large means: Senior
Malta took the matter under consideration,
and will Immediately communicate with HIS
government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Hon Lynn Boyd, democratic candidate tor
Lieut. Governor in Kentucky, is represented
a. sinkins rapidly under diabetes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The Count dc Sartiges has received his
long-desired congo, and will sail for Europe
in June. His mission has been discharged
unostentatiously, but with great discretion
and success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

A letter from Rockbridge county. Va
says:---"Mr. Letcher has returned home,
and, apprehend. will hardly be able to
speak again in the canvass. He IS very
much worsted. and looks badly--his voice
almost gone Besides his own indisposic.
ton, his mother is lying at the point OF
death. lle could not now leave her without
doing violence 70 the best feelings OF his
heart "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Gov. Stewart, Of Missouri anticipates trout
BILE to the border citizens Of that State, from
maraudng bands from Kansas, and has Is
sued an order to the Adiutant General to
visit the exposed counties and organize mill
tary companies for the purpose of resisting
the threads Of lawlcss bands. which he Is III
formed are organizing in Kansas. TO invade
portions of Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Judge Watrous, of Texas, publishes, in the
Galveston News, reply to the charges
made against him by Gen. Houston in the
United States Senate. lie denies in toto
the charge that he has been engaged in land
swindles, declares that he never sought .lu-
dicial Office for base purposes, and is hdlg-
nant at the aspersions cast upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

In Essex County, Mass, the value OF the
wild pigeons annually captured is S2o0o.
In some towns 1900 dozen are taken every
year. They bring about = dollar dozen in
Inc Boston market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

On Monday evening, April 9th, at Mar
blehead, as Mrs. Paine, wife OF Francis
Paine, was filing fluid lamp, the fluid
suddenly ignited, and, paralyzed with sud
den fright, she instantly dropped dead on
the floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Chief Justice Taney's health is said to
have recently improved. He is as vigorous
in intellect, and ss active in mind, as ever
ba uas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05
Foreign Postage.

We give below the rates Of postag" on let
ters and newspapers to foreign countries
which will be found very useful for refer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The steamers Fulton and Water Witch
have been ordered to Norfolk for repairs.
Il il understood their crews are to be retain
ed for further and immediate service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Mr.. Goggin is to speak at King George
Court House, on Saturday. We hope the
people there will turn out, in force, to hear
him,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Mr.. Everett's last paper in the New York
Ledger Is on Travelling in the United
States. in former times"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Leonard Scott & Co., New York, have re-
published the April number Of the West
minister Review, containing articles on the
Morals Of Trade, the Drama in Paris, the
Italian Question, England's political posi-
ton, Contemporary Literature, &c. Ac.--
Robert Bell, Agent, King street
We have received the May number Of the
American Farmer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

no position IS so likely 10 be md'"tI't. !!
WiM frmness as that ~hich IS chose" ~ "',1F .
alton" -JusIUs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

IN 000 LBS. SUGAR CURED and pr
lU.UUU Hams, Sides, and Shoulders BsEt .
inst received, and In store, for sale 81 lowest y:
kss rates BY [my 81 J. I. DOUGLAS"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The Wilmington Journal is glad to see
that there are two classes of editors in this
country whose influence is declining, whose
vocation is passing away'-aud who will
soon have neither followers nor flatterers.-
The first is. 1.-The blood and thunder, italic
and capital letter style of thing, that brags
to the last in the face of reason and common
sense-that thinks it necessary to refer to
every public man of the party opposed to
it. rs the greatest villain unhuug, as a rascal
dangerous to society, or Il fool dangerous To
himself" and the other class is made up Of
1.-THE Dugald Dalsetty order Of mercena-
RES" who will abuse ito order" or praise
"to order" just as it suits circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

On Sunday night, the counting house of :.
& NJ. Pennock. at Wilmington, Del, was
burgarouSly entered. The robbers obtain
ed access by means of crowbar, and the
same implement Was used 10 force open the
fire proof safe. from which they took about
81 200 in money. The safe was thought to
be an unusually strong one, costing about
$500, but the thieves. by means of the crow
bar, literally beat to pieces the outer door
over the bolts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Hon. Richard Golden, of England, left
Baltimore on Monday, accompanied by W.
II. Osborne. esq, President Of the Illinois
Railroad, on trip over the Baltimore and
Ohio road 10 the West. He passed over
the road at daylight, arriving at Wheeling.
and expressed himself highly gratifed with
the boldness and beauty Of the scenery. and
the vast triumph of engineering skill evin-
ced in carrying the road over the Allegheny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Elias Neyilla who has been on trial for
several days in the Superior Court at Hall
fax, y. c.. for the murder Of II man named
Phillips, has been found guilty and senten-
ced 10 be hung The Court ruled out the
evidence offered by the prisoner TO show the
attempt, the day before the homicide on the
part of the deceased IL commit rape on
his the prisoners wife, and the commune
cation of the facts To him by his little son,
Immediately preceding the homicide. An
appeal to the Supreme Court has been taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

We stated few days since that party
of Stockbridge Indians had made their ap-
pearance in Columbia county. n. y. and
laid claim TO certain lands in that county.
The owners of course protested against the
claim, and q trial was the result, which was
decided in favor of the present owners. The
Indians. not satisfied with this decision, COM
United ,resras>es, ii day or TWO ago, upon the
lands, which have caused intense excitement
throughout the entire county.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-01-27
JOSIAH T. TUBBY,

STUPI DITY w alking along the streets with
the point Of an umbrella sticking ont behind,
under the arm or over the should, By
stopping suddenly to speak to a friend,
or other carse, a person walking in the
rcr had his brain penetrated through
theer>, in one of our streets and died in D.
few DAYS. adzs SG& ac2 reas6saEE s~a e
Stepping into achurchasiIa, after dismis-
sion and standing to converse with others
or to allow occupants ofthe pew to pass out
before for the courtesy Of preceding at the
expense ola boorishne IS u those behind zl
10 carry a long pencil IN vest or outside
coat pocket: not long since clerk in New
York fell and the ion = cedar pc lcl so pierced
al important artery that it hid to be cut
down upon from the top of the shoulder to
prevent his bleeding to death, with a three
month Illness are-1~-r rms a. e...r-z
10 take exercise OF walk for the health,
when every stepis drag, and instinct urges
To gtzzal down gl2ss after glass of cold
water on getting up in the morning, without,
any feeling ofthirst, under the impression
Of the health giving nature of its Washing
out qualities. = " ~
To sir down to table and .'forcn' vour-
Selfto eat when there is not only no appetite.
but positive aversion to food ...e.
10 take glass of soda, or toddy, or SAN
garee, or!niat drops, o1 sunni n dav, under
the belief TINT it is safer and better than
glass ef cold water
To economic time, by rubbing Yourself of
necessary sl,ep, on the ground that an hour
saven from sleep is an hour gained for life,
when in reality, it is two hours actually
spoiled J0nraat Of HsaiM
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-01-27
"W itChcraft'' And Agriculture.

PLINY has recorded the story of an
industrious and ingenious husbandman
who being in advance of the knowl-
edge of his time, cultivated small
piece of ground upon an improved
method, by which he gathered much
more truits, and reaped larger profits
than the neighbors about him, though
their possessions were more ample
His uncommon success excited their
envy, inSomuch that they brought this
accusation against him "That by sor-
Gerry, charms, and witchcratt, he had
Transported his neighboTs' fruits. fertil-
ity. and increase to his own tield."-3
For this he was ordered perempterily5
by Albinus, a Roman general skilled
in agriculture, to answ ed the charge be-
tore MIN. CressnliS, fearing the issue
brought his plow and other rural imple-
ments, aud displaying them openly, he
set there also his daughter, llsty,
strong lass, big of bone; then, turning
to the citizens-"My masters" quoth
he, these are sorccries, charms, and
all the entertainments that | use.
right also allcse my own travel and
labor, my early rising and late sitting
up, and the painful sweat that ! daily
endure but | am not able to present
this to Your view, nor to bring them
with me into this assembly" This
bold and open defence captivated the.
people it proyedthc coup dc main
which turned doubtful result to his
entire favor he was pronounced g not
guilty." and those present took note
of his invention This story, though
not strictly belonging to the history of
oar own island, is derived from those
who are said to have first taught to the
Britons the art of hushandry. 1t may,
therefore, be fairly employed to show
that the first inprovers of agriculture
had their days oftrial that in all ages
nj countries, aud in every path Of in
quiry and invention in the rotation of
crops, as in that Of the rotary notion
of the eauh--a Galiloe has had to an
swer for his daring, before some embo,
Giment ofignorance constituting an i,l>
QUESTION. .-Ihlips History Of prog
reSs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-01-27
OLD S-gIES. VOL TO, NO. IS
TEE. Sr.sO I'm Advance.

next meetitg. He may also make regula-
tons fixjng the powers and duties of any
,ubordnat. officer or board, when those du-
ties are not ifieiently dcfed herein, max
ing ike report thereofas Is above requir-
ed.
Sec 81. In all cases where a school dis
trict is constituted at the time of the taking
effect of an act entitl d IAN act for the pub
ic instruction of the State of Iowa" appro-
ycd Mlrch 18th, 1853, and formed of part
oftwo or m)rc civil townships, in the same
c CDunty, had school house erected, which
said house has not been Destroyed, removed
or aband mel said district "a at that time
constituted, shall be aud remain sub-dis-
trict in and form part of the district in
which such sc'rDol hon 'e IS situ,ted, and the
boundaries OF such sub district shall not be
changed except with the concurrence Of the
Board of Directors in the township intcres-
ted provided that the provisions OF this Sec
ton shall not apply to incorporated cities and
villages containing one thousand inhabitants
or more and the Board of Directors shall
at their regular meeting in April next after
the passage of this act, divide their districts
in accordance with the provisions of this
section, and should vacancy be caused
thereby in the office of director in such di-
vision, the Secretary shall as soon as practi-
cable call special meeting Of the electors
Signed ORAN NFAVILLE.
President Of the Board of Education +
hereby certify that the above is true
and correct copy Of the original act, as pass
ed by the Board Of Education of the State
of iowa. @~-.
... @...-.'. J0SJAUT TURRy
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-01-27
(From the New York Mercury
No More Shall Hope
BY FINLEY JOHNSON.

TrE 70 a-sfa
No more shall Hope allure my heart
2r With musDs Of his wings,
y No more SHAH II its fingers run
Across life's broken strings
For am crushed by sorrows weight.
a., And though my songs are gay, -~... r-rfr
III The world know not the miserics
Which wear my life away.
As ivy leaves upon the wall
- OFT hide the ruins there, ~
s-' -So smiles upon my lips conceal
My hearts corodng care.
As mocks the gale the oak il breaks, .-.a
So mocks my woes, my he trt-
And backward to their fountains send
The bitter tears that start. -. -.sr ..
As rolling waters rend the rock .NEE e
Which they wear out in time, g-ee zFr
So shall the woes which scorn me now
Wear out this heart of mine;
And not till blooms the blasted tree,
0r,true become false friends,
Shall Hop spring up within my heart
ra-tsss s@sThat heart (which anguish rends.