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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
rELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

MILWAUKEE, May 2l.-Mr. Cleveland's
injunction against the sales Ut the La Crosse
and Milwaukee railroad, under Il third mort
gage, was dissolved on the 18th inst, and
to-day the trustees sold the road according to
advertisement, under the act passed by the
State Legislature last winter. for 10 per
cent. of the amount due, being over 81 800
600.
HAMILTON, c. W.. May 2o.-The Times.
of this place, contains an account OF the ar
rest Of Il young man named William Robert
son, at Brantford, w, on q charge of forg-
ing his fathers will, two years ago. 1t is
also suspected that either VIM Robertson or
his brother, murdered his father, who was
found dead some time ago.
NEW YORK, May "a dispatch received
here from New Orleans says that Zen. Wal
ker, the fllibuster. and three hundred men,
on board the steamer Nizula, had arrived at
Acapulco. Their intention was unknown,
but it was supposed they have some designs
on Southern Mexico.
QUEBEC, May 2l.-rhe steamship Anglo
Saxon sailed from here at 10 o'clock this
morning for Liverpool She takes out "a
passengers. Weather very cold and strong
easterly gale blowing
BosroS, May 2l.-The official majority
for the constitutional amendment requiring
two years residence, is 5,624, out of total
vote of 1882.
New YORK. May 22--The Vanderbilt
brings intelligence that Mr. Ten Broeck's
American mare Prioress won the Queens
plate at the Newmarket races.
LEAvExwoRru, May 2l.-There was q
celebration here to-day in honor ofthe ar
rival of the first overland express. 1t passed
off with great eclat. The procession was
composed of military, firemen, and civilians
and proceeded out of the city. escorted by
the PIONEER coaches. which were decorated
with appropriate devices, to the Planters
Hotel, where speeches were made by promi-
nent citizens. The celebration wound up with
supper and grand ball. A thousand per-
sons participated in the affair.
BosroN, May 2l.--The trial of Brooks,
Sampson and Riker, three of the mutineers
of the whaleship Junior, was concluded in
the Circuit Court to-day. The jury disagreed
they standing nine to three for convlc-
ton in two of the cases, and ten to two on
the other. Plummer, the leading mutlneer,
is now under sentence of death for his par
ticipation in that transaction.
BALTIMORE, May PA young man nam
cd 0 Brien, notorious pickpocket and burg
lar, was assaulted last night in the vicinity
of Front and French street, by gang of men,
and 80 severely beaten that he died this
morning. He was to have been tried in
few days for burglarious A man
named Sullivan has been arrested on suspl-
cion Of being one Of the murderers, discharg-
cd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
Count de sartigss and the Right of Search

1t has been stated in various journals that
the Count de Sartiges, just previous to his
departure from this city remarked, in CONVEX
sation with two gentlemen from New York,
that in case Of European war, the com
mercial relations of this country would be
embarrassed by the re-assertion and rc-cn-
forcement of the right Of search"
If this statement is intended to convey
that NJ. de Sartiges meant that the right Of
search of American vessels in time Of peace,
against which our Government have always
contended, and which Great Britain formally
renounced a year ago. would ever be revived
in any contingency, such statement is
evidently absurd. The French Government
have always sustained the United States in
their opposition to the right of search III
time Of peace, and have, not long ago, reite-
rated their perfect approval OF our views
and position on the subject, NJ. de Sartiges
may have alluded to the belligerent right Of
search of neutral vessels in order to acer-
tain whether they contain coatraband Of wor
"A right which is recognised rs belonging to
bellgerents by the law Of nations, and which
is entirely distinct from the right of search
in time of peace, in order ''to verify the
nationality of the flag against which we
perssently protested, and which we caused
to be forever abandoned about a year ago
WASHINGTON Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
4 Shot in the Flock

We wonder if the following Paixhan shot.
from the Notes from the Plymouth Pull pit, y
by Henry Ward Beecher, hits anybody in
all this region round about! We hope not
Mr. Beecher said :-Bah. Sun.
There is sitting before me i'll TN. congre.
cation nov, tyo hgndte! men who stuff
their Sundays full Of what they call religion,
md then 60 ont on Mondays t" catch thsIr
brothers by the throat, saying. Pay me that
thou owest; its Monday now, and you needn't
think that berause We sat crying together
yesterday, over our Saviour's suferngs and
love- that ain going to let you Of from that
debt, if il does ruin you to pay it now"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
The Frspking Privilege.

The Philadelphia Bulletin exposes the fol-
lowing instance of the wholesale abuse of the
franking privilege:
To-day, passing the Post office, We saw ly,
ing among the mail bags about to be despatch
ed to the South, the following articles, each
addressed to a member of Congress from this
city at Washington:
One wooden box. about foot square la
belled "Dr. IS Universal Remedy
One jointed fishing rod, carefully done up
in brown paper.
One Old Dominion coffee pot, large size.
These were to 20 as free, mailable matter
but being of rather announcement shape to be
hacked with letters, they were suffered to &c
separately. The Post Office Department, IT
will be seen. il doinga gratis express busl'
ness, thereby doing great wrong to the TX
nress Companies"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
Important Biblical Discovery.

The London Athen9um says that PROBES
sor Tichendorf, who had been sent by the
Russian Government ON Journey of scicn-
titic exploration III letter from Cairo, da-
ted the 18th of March. states, To the Minis
ter of Saxonv, Herr Won Falkensteiu, that
he has succeeded i'll making some valuable
discoveries relative to the Bible. The most
important of these discoveries Is Il manuscript
Of the Holy Scriptures, from the fourth cen
fury, consequently as old rs the famous
manuscript of the Vatican, which hitherto, Ill
all commentaries, maintained the first rank.
This it will have to share in future with
the newly discovered manuscript, if Herr
Tischendorf be not mistaken. In $40 beau
tifully fine parchment leaves of such size
that only two could have been cut OF one
skin, it contains the greatest part Of the
Prophets, the Psalms, the Book of job. the
Book Of Jesus Sirach, the Proverbs, the Song
of Solomon, and several Of the Apochryphal
Books Of the Old Testament; but then the
whole Of the New Testament is complete. -
Another valuable discovery Of Professor lis
chendorfs is described ~ an undoubted
and complete manuscript of the Epistle OF
Barnabas, and of the Shepherd of llermas,
both belonging to the second century Of
the Christian era, and originally stand
ing in the esteem Of the Scri pture Epls-
ties. Herr TischendOrf hopes, from the
munifcence of the Russian government,
that he will be enabled to give immedatate
publication to these three manuscripts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
From Tahiti.

The San Francisco National Of April 23d
says:-"We learn from Capt. Warner OF the
brig Ellenita, from Tahiti, that Queen Pomare
and her two sons were still in prison on the
Odd ult The Queen was confined IN her
castle at Papiete. Her Sons are narrowly
guarded, and any attempt at revolt will be
the signal for their death. There are only
seven hundred French troops in the place
but thus far they have been able to over
awe the natives, as the latter are without lire
arms. Everything appeared quiet when the
Ellenlta left, but an outbreak was daily anti
cipated and the next arrival will probably
bring intelligence Of Il revolution, as the ma
tives are determined not TO submit to the
terms proposed by the French Governor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
neral of Baron Humboldt.

BERLIy, Tuesday. May 10, "a. N.-The
solemn funeral procession of Alexander ' on
HUMBOLDT is now on its way to the Cathedral
an that represents science and art, in Der,
lin Joins in the procession. Three Chamber,
iains in gold costume, bearing the orders OF
the illustrions deceased, precede the funeral
car, which is draw4 by six horses from the
royal stables. Upon the car is simple un'
covered coffin of oak adorned With flowers
and laurel. On either side of the car are
students bearing green palm branches; ,
A line of carriages of immense length
closes the procession. The Prince Regent
and ali the Princes and Processes are as
ssmbled in the Cathedral, awaiting the ar
rival Of the great philosophers mortas re-
mains. 4 wopnfHl aspect overspreads the
whole town
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
Case of the Bow Mortara.

The Lord Mayor Of London has receiSe ed
the following communication:
RnNE April %, 1859.
To SAMPSON SAMUEL, New Broad ct, london:
Contrary to every expectation, could not
succeed in obtaining an audience of the Pope
to present our memorial Cardinal Anto-
nelii received it from ME this morning, at
the VATICAN. and will hand it to the Sovereign
Pontiff. The Cardinal gave us assurance Of
good will towards the lsraeltes in the Papal
States, and that everything will be done 10
prevent tie oesarrence Of any similar case.
The parents Of the child Nortara can hnyc
free a..aess TO him. Moses MoNlEg!oKE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
Judgment Reversed.

We neglected to notice the tact that last
week the important case between j. {. Hob
son < Son, of this city, and the \. .. TcIc-
graph Company, was decided i'll the Court OF
Appeals. The case il to be sent back to the
court below, to be retired Oh new principles
In March "a. llDbson sent telegraph to
his factors in Mobile, to purchase 900 bales
of cotton The Telegraph employees made
a mistake, and delivered II message ordering
the purchase of $500 bales. The Telegraph
Company offered to take back the surplus
cotton, but refused to pay the factors com
mission. The factors rc-sold some 1000
bales of the cotton in Mobile, ut !. small loss.
They shipped 800 bales to Liverpool, which
were sold there mt loss of over =, jOO.-
To recover this amount, llobson y Son sued
the Telegraph Company. In the lower
courts the jury found aNerdct for the plain
tiifs against which the defendants appealed.
The decision rendered last week is that
the cotton should not have been sent to q for
eign market, and that the loss consequent on
that shipment and sale must fall on llobson
4 Son. but that if the cotton had all been
sold in Mobile, all loss accruing from such "A
sale was chargeable to the Telegraph Com
pany.
This decision is one of Importance, IL II
shows that telegraph companies are liable for
damages consequent on mistakes made over
their lines.-Rich. Emp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
Con- NISlCAIkD.

GAINES Cross ROADS, Va, May % 1883
My attention being called Ia IL letter from
Sperryville. Rnppahnnnock County. Va, da
ted May 9th, 1859, | wish to reiterate my
belief that Thomas will get from seyenty-iiS"
to one hundred and fifty majority in the
County. and rs to iIsck!ey being alarmed 1t
is all fal lal. warn the friends Of Thoma.
not to believe any such reports, they arc
brought out for effect only, Old Rappahan
mock is all right. | believe we will carry
our ticket throughout, by a large majority
If the writer of the letter | allude To wants
to hear from me, hs can do SO 10y calling on
OF writing to A. NJ, ut Gaines Cross Roads.
Va, rs he alone is responsible for what h'
says, and not the Wing party.
iouNG RApPAU,SSOCk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
What we have Gained in Time.

The magnetic telegraph is great insttu-
ton, and the fact is most strikingly NANTES
ted by comparing the time i'll different eras
necessary to spread intelligence. During
the war in the Spanish peninsula, it took
weeks and months for intelligence from the
seat of war to reach England, and even
France. The battle of Baylen had been
fought, and an army annihilated in the heart
of Spain, one month before anything was
known Of the fact in Madrid, and two months
before it was known in London. In the
present Italian campaign, the check the
Austrians received ut frassinetto, on the 81
Of May, was, published in the London pa
pers Of the 9Th and in all the cities of the
United States on the 18th inst. 1t takes
considerably less time now to spread the
intelligence Of important events entire! " over
two continents than it did. half n century
ago. for intelligence to travel trom one boun-
Diary to the other Of the smallest European
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
Sonora and Arizona.

Recent and authentic accounts have made
us better acquainted with the Mexican state
of Sonora, which has been IA possession much
coveted by gone Of our own people, and is
perhaps at some time to be purchased by this
government. The country is utterly incapa-
bic of supporting a civilized population,
though Astounding in minerals which it would
be too expensive To mine.
Arizona a. it is now called, Ir"iZona
is much Of the same description Of country,
but has been looked upon as Il valuable IL
auisition, for the reason that it affords II very
productive post-route u California. The
whole "Gadsden purchase" 50 called, Is hard
ly worth what it has already COST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
The War Shirt in England.

In England, the most noticeable fact Is
that the spirit of the country has ut length
been sufficiently stirred to cause, III many
important districts. the formation OF yolun-
teer rifle corps. They will pay their own
expenses and will comprise, i'll large num-
Der of cases, the best and most intelligent
youths in the land. At Il meeting ut Cam
bridge Il few days back. which was attended
by the principal people of the University, 1t
was announced that 100 persons had already
enrolled themselves at that place. The Vice
Chancellor of the University took an active
part in the proceedings and mentioned that
an intimaton had been conveyed 10y the
Home Secretary that Her Ma,esty's govern.
ment will be glad to see any patriotic and
spirited persons forming themselves into clubs
of this description for defensive purposes.
The movement will receive no small I'M
pulse from some verses by Tennyson, the
poet laureate, published in the London
Times, which are equal if not superior to
the best even of CampbelPs war songs. The
following are Tcnnyson's verses
THE WAR.
There is a sound of thunder afar.
Storm in the South that darkens tho day.
Storm of battle and thunder Of war.
Well, if it do not roll our way.
Storm. storm. Rihcmcn form.
Ready, be ready to meet the storm.
RfeInen, riicmen, rihcmcn form!
Be not deaf to the sound that warns
BE not guild by despots plea
Are figs of thistles, or grapes OF thornS!
How should II dcspot set men free
Form. form, Rihcmcn form.
Ready be ready 10 meet the storm.
Rihelnen. rtemen, riilcrncn form
Let your Reforms for Il moment go,
Look IT, your butts and take good aims.
Better n rotten borough or 80.
Than II rotten fleet city in hamc'.
Form, form! Rihemen form,
Ready, he ready To meet the storm
Rihemen, ritcmon. rtemon form.
Form, be ready to do or die.
Form III Freedom name and the Queen :.
True, that we have II faithful ally,
But only the Devil knows what ne means.
Form! form! Rihemen form.
Ready, be ready 10 meet the storm.
Rltemen, riaemen, rihemcn form I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
Bronchitis.

Rev. F. l.. B. Shaver, president Of the ~
albania Conference of the Methodist Protcs-
tant Church, in an account Of his winter tour
through the district says:
81 smoke a composition of equal parts of
savdust of fat lightwood and ground coffee,
for the bspeft of my throat and 1t has done
me NOR more good thga anything | have we tried
for wears. 1t is here given + all who are
afflicted with bronchial disease. Try II,
and if it does not do you good, it will be the
first failure, in my knowledge, after a good
many trials"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

The Baltimore Exchange says:-"Mr.
Henry Wykof. more commonly emitted 1.-The
Cheralier," has been selected as the bearer
to China of the treaty we have lately nego-
tiated with that country, and rejoicing in
the promise of q god per-diem and eHpen-
SEES paid, he has left Washington and Ia
about to proceed upon his mission. II is to
be hoped that he will perform it creditably'
for he is not unknown to fame in the other
hemisphere, and he will, of course, he there
recognized as the trusted agent of our Gov
yernment W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
n.t. FRANCIS L. SMITH, co., j. pre.cOtei u

the voters Of Alexandria City and County, a.
candidate for the House of Delegates. Mr.. Smith
known acquaintance with the Interests Of our
city, his industry and acknowledged ability r''
der efficient sergio in the I.egislature, gnd e'PS
cially his familiarity with our License lave ana
Banking interests, have induced Il large numb.
of citizens to urge upon him the acceptance %
a nomination for that important service. lis coz
sent to serve is now announced by
nv 23-2t MANY VOTERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24
The New British Parliament,

The London Times of the 9th Of May,
SAWS: THE list Of new members returned
to the new Parliament, already published in
our columns, shows u total Of 3l5 Liberals
end 257 Conservatives. The returns since
made, raise the total to 81 Liberals and 2UI
Conservative?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

A writ of habeas corpus has been issued
by Judge Scott, of the Supreme Court OF
Ohio, in the cases of Bushnell and Lang
ston, the the two convicted and sentenced
Oberlin rescuers. The writ is returnable be-
fore the Judges of the Supreme Court at Co
lumbus ON Wednesday, the 25th instant
Judge Scott has directed that the full bench
of Judges have notice of the hearing 50 that
all can participate in it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

III In the Gazette appears the Cards OF WITH
drawsl of the two DemSor.tic candidate, for ia
Legislature, and the announcement " anothsf
gentleman Ms n candidate. Mr.. Latham, in hi.
card states that he wthdraws for the sake OF bar
mony in the Democratic party. l. the public 10
understand that the gentleman last nominated IS
brought out as the candidate to harmonic tho l'i-
fsrences of that "PrtyF" The answer to tbs
enquiry will decide tho action of
NV DIT MANY VOTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

Every body, in this country. seems to oe
very impatient for battle in Europe. The
delay of the Austrians is inexplicable IN
France aud England, and is absolutely pro-
cooking, it would seem. in America. Let US
possess our souls in patience. 1t will, proba-
bly, all come in good time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

TUE DLKE OF LEEps.-Ihis British noble
man, whose death was announced in the
foreign news published lately, married
Lady IIervey, the widow Of Sir FELTON,
IIervey, Bart, and third daughter of Rich
ard Cation. Of Baltimore, Nd The Duke Of
Leeds, besides marrying an American wo-
man, had large amounts invested in Ameri-
can securities. lie was married in 1923,
and succeeded his father in the Dukedom in
the year 1898 Ills titles, besides Duke Of
Leeds and Marquis Of Carmarthen, were
Earl Dandy, Viscount Latimer, Viscount
Osborne, Baron Conyers, Baron Osborne,
and an English Baron. lie had no chill
dren, and is succeeded in his titles by Lord
Godolphin, his cousin. 1t is rather remar-
kable that the three sisters who married the
Duke of Leeds, the Marquis Wellesley, aud
Lord Stafford. had Lo offspring The elder,
the Warehouses Of Wellesley, died few
years since and her two sisters, the Duchess
Of Leeds and the BARONESS Stafford, are
now dowagers. These ladies' were renowned
for their personal beauty, and they were
all widows when they married their noble
husbands. Their nece, Miss McTavish,
married brother Of tho Earl Of Carlisle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

The Presbyterian IN. S. Synod, in SEES
sion at Lynchburs, Va, has been organized
by the election Of Rev. J. j. Robinson, of
Maysvile College, Tenn, moderator, and
Rev. |. W. X. Handy, of Portsmouth, Va ,
clerk. The next session is to be held ut
Huntsville. Ala.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

The L. S. steamer Atlanta, commander
Ridgely, and the Memphis, commander Nal
chand, arrived at New York on Friday, from
Montevideo The L. 5. steamer Chaplin also
from Muntevdeo, has arrived ut Philadel phia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

The first convention Of life underwriters
ever held in this country meets in New York
on tomorrow. This convention will be
composed of regularly appointed delegates
from the various life insurance ofhces OF the
United States and Canada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

The steamer Vanderbilt made her last
trim from Southampton to New York, in
Q DAVIS and 3 hours-the quickest trip. it is
said ever made between England and the
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

20 LADIES' FAlR.-A Fair will be held a!
the residence Of Henry jenkins, Lswinsyille, ."
the 10th. llth aud 18th day. Of June next Tho
proceeds of which are to be- applied to Langley
and Andrew Chapels. variety OF useinI an''
ornamental articles will he offered for sale, n"i
REFRESHMENTS furnished at moderate pFi'e''
the pubiit a,e solisgo1 10 attend
Fairfa county, ny 2, -eota
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

Rochester, New York, is selected as the
place Of meeting for the next Presbyterian
General Assembly, o. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

The Deaton, Md, Journal says:-"We re-
greet to learn that the fly has made its ap-
pearance in many of the wheat fields in diff
ierent parts of the county, and that in some
cases its ravages are of a serious character. I"
The Charlottesville Advocate says -
MANY of our farmers are complaining of the
injury to their wheat by the joint worms
which have recently appeared in large num-
bers.'
We are truly sorry to hear this-but hope
the evil will not spread.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

Ev- A CARD.-Belieying it would enuFe !"
the harmony of the Democratic party, with u'
consent Of he friend. -ho brought my name v
fore the yOters IL this city aud county, a. Ga"
didate for the Legislature, respectfully nlthdTsH
from that position. HUGH LATHAM.
nv 23--2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

John Robertson, esq, has withdrawn as a
candidate for Congress from the Richmond
district, leaving the Seld to Mr.. Caskie ana
Mr.. Dejsrnette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

nS- FRANCIS L. SMITH, candidate for tho
House Of Delegates, will address the citizens d.
at the LrcErN HALL, tonight, at ;
o'clock nv 2i-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-24

re- FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATE
We are authorized to announce LEWIS McKEf'
ZIE u candidate for the next House Of Delegate
Of Virginia. my t-''