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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18
A Curious Covenant.

The following will give our readers an idea
of the character of the agreements entered
into by the planters of Stafford and :heir
Overseers in the olicn time. We withhold
the names of the parties beralise numrr"n'
descendants Of one Of them at least reside
in our midst Fret. Reconier.
This indenture made this the tenth day
of January, 1870, between ---- ----- o.
the one part and ------ ol the Other
part both of the County of Statiord-WIt
nesseth. that the said -- for. aud IL ,nr
sideration Of the sum Of Twenty Shilling
Coat, Waistcoat, Three Shirts, one pair "
Britches, one pair of Shoes and Stocking
ana "a Hat, hereby covenants promise, AMI
agrees to and with the said -- ---
his heirs and ASST gns. &c, that he th" saiI
- - will faithfully and truly S"r,r
the said -- and all his lawful commands
obey, his secrets keep, and shall not frequent
Taverns and Alc-hUu.eS, nor commit Form
cation. steal or break any other Of the Ten
Commandments. for aud during the term n!
on" whole year from the date hereof. IN winch
time he shall not absent himself from The
said - IS business without leave.
In witness whereof have hereon to ~
my hand and seal this day and year fir
above written Testc #*"Ff MT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18
The American Horses in England.

Perhaps the next race III which We shall
hear Of the doingS Of Profess, will be- that
for the Corporation Plate at Newcastle, which
WAS to be run for ON the 3D!h Of last month
For this race there was an immense number
of entries, rs many rs ninety thrre being
weighed ut imposts varying from sixty eight
to II hundred and twenty four pounds. W"
fancy. however. that Mr.. Ten Brock will
scarcely let his mare take So long Il journey
rs that to Newcastle, certain straws III the
betting seeming To show that the wind blows
in the direction of the Gndwnud Cup. Ga
this account, too, We do not suppose she will
20 for the Liverpool or Stamford Cup, for
which it will he seen, from the list of her
engagements III our Turf department, sine *
entered: but Mr. Ten Brorck will probably
send her for the Stewards Plate at Stock
bridge which is II valuable prize, and easily
come ut. On the 9th "l this month the IL
nous Cup Of Goodwood will bring into the
field all the most celebrated c"urSrrs "n the
English Turf Fisherman, Sauntrrrr, TuXo-
phulitr. Promised Land, bennington. with
hosts Of others: aud yet, with II" >Ingnlarly
favorable allowance al weight, PrlurrsS has
been made first t;,yoritc in the betting IT the
comparative short odds of seven To one
Toxuphoite, Lord Derby's once much vaum-
ted lavorit, stands next to her, at about Il
point 10 IL point and Il halt lower Porter $
SUiJH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

In speech delivered by Mr.. Richard Cob
den, NJ. p, at Liverpool. on his return from
his recent visit to this country, he said
1.-The Americans and English seem to me
to occupy the same relation to each other
which it is said Goldsmith did toward Doc
tor johnson. The gruf old doctor liked to
scold Goldsmith himself, but he would never
allow any body else to scold him without
taking his part, daughter and applause. J.. :,
And have no doubt in the world, from all
| have seen in my travels in the United
States, that, were it possible that England
should find herself in position where she
was hard pressed by enemies in Europe. give
her but good cause, and give her the ne
cessity for help. and | have not the least
doubt in the world, from all heard, in all
quarters, in the United States. that nothing
would prevent in a case of emergency the
population of the United States--the great
bulk of the population of the United States
from hurrying to the rescue OF the Ola
mother country, (applause.) don't say tins
from any idea that we are likely to need that
help. think England is strong enough t"
hold her own, and that is the opinion IN
America. ~ well IN here, in any just cause
against her enemies: but mention it as a
fact which has come under my notice from
all quarters"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

Letters from Puerto Cabelo give full ac'
counts of the recent insurrection in Nene-
zuela, mentioned in the News of the Day.
The negroes, at the commencement OF the
insurrection did considerable damage, in
numbering and plundering, but they fled
before the approach of the government
troops, and escaped to the woods. Ofeourse,
great alarm existed, business was suspended,
many of the white inhabitants had taken re-
fuge on board of vessels. &c.,-but it was
thought the instruction would he put down
shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18
Hon. w. w. Boyee. of S. Z.

Hon. VIM. W. Boyce, who represented the
Sixth district of South Carolina in the last
Congress, and is the member elect to tue
next, was called on for Fourth 81 July
speech at the celebration in Chester, South
Carolina. Mr.. Bnyce spoke for Al hour:
"Ile recommends mo Iteration as the
wise.t, and safest, and best policy for the
South, hut he does not advise anything like
submission" He earnestly drpreratrS the
raising here of abstract and trultlesS Issues
such rs the revival of the African slave
trade enactment by Congress Of II
slave code, as it is called for the Terrific
ries, &C.. as such Il course operates only and
solely Ia disadvantage, by creating divisions
and distractions ut home, and by giving 10
enemies additional capital on which To work,
as the leaders of the black republicans live
only by fanatical agitation and excitement
Practically, they care nothing Tor slavery nor
for the slnves-all they desire Is power, and
to obtain this they will not hesitate IL any
measures, however base and selfish. II were
indeed, he said, unwise III Us thus to give
them All additional element Of agitation, and
consequently OF power, by creating these Is
sues On mere distractions. lie could never
consent to remain IN the Union hut rs an
equal, and if the black republicans obtain pos
session of the government the South can IL"
longer hope for equality in the Union. But
in the meantime let us faithfully discharge
all our duties and obligations to the constItu-
ton and the country, 81 that when the great
question is presented to us we may he pre-
pared in heart and in mind to meet 1t
Let us not choose "A dissolution of the Union
as Il thing to be desired and labored for hy
ourselves but let US be prepared 10 accept
~ a. an alternative"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18
A Warning.

We learn from the Washington Constitu-
ton, that 1t is Mr.. Buchanan's intention to
visit Bedford Springs, accompanied by Miss
Lane, for relaxation aud relreshment ol
mind and body" And the editor takes occ,,.
sion to say, in advance, that the President
does not expect to be, and will not BE-, Jorsi
by the politicians, or any body else that talk
politics. During his recent sojourn at Cha
pei Hill, North Carolina, We are further
told, "nobody talked politics" and at Bed
ford Spring. it is expected that, in like mau-
ner, the same rules and regulations will bs
observed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18
A Sliding Scale of Politeness.

Count DE Nieuwcrke is celebrated for the
tact with which he marks by word and ges-
ture the degree OF esteem or consideration
due to the rank of his guests. To indicate
his success in this particular, it is iamiliarly
SAID that Prince TalIeyrand must have taught
him his beef lesson, the story connected with
which runs thus: One day Talleyrand had
dozen guests To dinner, and after the soup
he offered some beef to his visitors "My
Lord Duke" said he to one, with an air of
Difference, selectingthe best piece, may have
the honor OF Offering you some beef" My
Lord Marquis he said to second, with II
gracious smile, may have the pleasure Of
Offering you some beef To IL third he said,
with All atfable air, "Dear Count, may offer
you some beer" With an amiable smile he
asked fourth, Baron, will you take some
beef" 10 fifth who had no title OF nobili-
ty but was IN advocate, he said M lie Con
SELLER, will You have any beef" Finally,
to the gentleman at the bottom Of the table,
Taleyrand. pointing to the dish with his knife,
called out with a jerk Of the head and patro-
nizing smile "A little beef"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

We have received the New York Electro
typer, Journal of Useful Designs. contain
ing many beautiful engravings; Also, the
June number of the Cosmopolitan Art Jour
nal; Also, the Ladies' American Magazine
for Aupust
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

Mr.. Raymond, of the New York Times,
who was present at the battle Of Solfer'no'
oontrived to get off his letter containing an
account of the battle (which We have pub
lished) in advance even Of the correspon-
dents of the London papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

The Richmond Enquirer compliments the
Richmond Whiy. ''for the patriotic devotion
to Southern rights and Southern interests,
which it has recently manifested on several
ooca s;ona
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

The Rain, OH Friday afternoon last, was
very heavy in Washington and Baltimore
In the latter city much damage was done
The streets were flooded, and cellars filled
a child was drowned in cellar, and three
other children rescued with much difficulty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

The Charlottesville Advocate calls upon
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Com
pany to respond to the proposition, which, 1t
says, was made some time since by the Nir-
ginia Central Railroad Company, for an ar
rangement by which the trains OF either road
can be passed over the other, without incur
ring the delay and expense Of transhipment
at the Gordonsville junction. 1t says that
the community at charlottesville are now
ready to order large supplies OF coal and
guano, and the question with them is, where
they shall seud their Understand 1t adds
1--WE await to know whether the proposed AZ
rangement be accepted or declined, for on
that answer depends the fact whether we
will trade with Alexandria or Richmond"
As this is very important matter to our i'll
terests, we hope that proper arrangement
in the premises will be made at once, and
that our City aud the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad will be able to receive their full
share of the trade and profits arising there
from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

DIPLOMAS AwARDED.--We have been IN
formed that it was owing to the indisposition
of the Principal, that no diplomas were dis
tributed at the recent Concert OF the NJ. l..
Edwards Institute, but that the following
Young ladies, as graduates, have received the
same: Miss Margaret A. Hall, OF Leesburg,
Miss Stamina Robey, Of Washington City,
Miss Mary L. Quessnberry, Of King George
county, Vs.-Leesbuyg Washingtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

Up to the 9th instant, drought had pre-
vailed in Tennessee, which was doing much
damage to the crops. 80. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

The Charlottesville Advocate complains OF
the faro-bank keepers and gamblers there
abouts, and calls for legal action against
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18
oussn Victoria and the Canadians.

The Canadians, we see by the last news
from London, have been over there AGAIN
trying to coax the Queen topay them visit,
on the occasion OF the completion nf the
Victoria Bridge, some time next year, the
coaxing being done in the shape OF Il formal
address from the Colonial Legislature, To
which H. 4. Nj. makes this reply:
Il am much pleased TO receive this address from
my Canadian subjects.
But she did not SAY whether she would
accept the invitation or not. II she d"
come, though. Brothcr Jonathan gan hard
" do less than invite her To look in "n Yam
kec land to see the institutions and all that
here So Mr.. Buchanan would do well I"
fix up the white house right away, while
we here in New York get together IN Tam
many Hall or in the Park at least, To pass
some resolutions. We are sadly oil Tor II
new sensation Of some kind, and II her brl-
fannie Majesty should condescend t" drop
in upon us, it would he a grateful relief,
worth voting her in return the freedom "i
the city in gold snuff box!-N. !. Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18
sUMMERFIELD FIrzHUGH,

iTTURNET AT Ia ",
Brentsville, Prince William County, Va,
Will practice IN the Courts of Prince William
and the adjoining Counties.
Prince William County, Va, NH 2s-soly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

Destruction OF AN AUSTRIAN STEAMBOAT
AND TWO HUNDRED MEN.-The following Is
an extract from the letter Of the Daily News
correspondent. dated June u:
"The day before yesterday one OF the
Austrian steamboats,, which ran Oh the Lake
Of Garda. had started from the opposite bank
with the object of accommodating GarllhldI ;
forces at Sale. As after the action Ut Nlre
it Was thought prudent t" strengthen the
Cacciatori drlle Alpi, Piedmontese battery
was sent there with two battallons "i Fault ;
division They had Just arrived when the
Francis Joseph steamboat was ordered L"
steer Ia the Brcscian side Of the t'arda. She
therefore steamed in that direction: but ut
the moment she WAS entering the harl"r OF
Sale, the Piedmontese battery opened ITS
fire upon her Our guns had been 80 well
directed that two Of their round shot soon
DESTROYED her elegant stern. OF course, thus
WAS the signal for haSty retreat, hut hs She
WAS about to turn her helm, Il weIl-drerted
grenade fell ON the middle Of her deck. Two
seconds alt.roard a tremendous explosion
was heard; the grenade had made ITS way
into the magazine. aud in less than hve NM
utes the Francis Joseph was III famrS n
distress signal was hOisted, but before the
Benedek could be sent from Peschiera Ia
help her crew, she sank III the midst al the
lake. Not one of the 200 men she had on
hoard was saved all Of them persisted. either
burned to death by the fiamrS, or drowned
in the waters of the classic Benacus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

A LONG LEAP AND WONDERFUL EsCArE-
Under this head the Savannah Rrpubll-
can of the SUth ultimo has the following
statement -
"A remarkable occurrence took place ut
the Pulaski House, in this city, on Tuesday
last. A small colnrel girl, about three or
four wears of age. wandered up into the
third story and entered room whose 'or
was open. Immediately afterwards the door
was violently closed by the current Of air,
and the child, fright ened at the idea of be-
ing locked in made for the window by
which chair was setting, and made the
fearful leap, clearing the iron railing which
surrounds the building, and falling on the
stone pavement The most remarkable part
If the affair il, that the child was taken up
perfeetly sensible, and without any personal
injury, with the exception Of flesh cut
over the left eye, aud slight confusion Of
one hip!'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-18

The National Intelligencer reviews the re-
cent dispatch of the Secretary of State, to
our Minister at Berlin, on the subject of the
Naturalization Laws, and thinks that the
Secretary has committed the United States
to the support of a position which is some
what in advance of that assumed by any
previous Administration, without, at the
same time. coming up to the full require
ments of those who demand recognition for
American municipal law against tie mum
cpal law of all other States: and doubts
whether the subject is placed on more sat
isfactory basis than that upon which it has
rested under former decisions of our Govern
ment. 1t is said that in and about Tammany
Hall, in New York, Secretary Cass's dispatch
is regarded rs AL abandonment of his origi-
ginal ground, and is received with much
rejoicing. "The document WAS translated,
in some instances, into French, German and
Italian, and posted up in the drinking ga
looms in North William street, which is
known as the foreign quarter" Mr.. Bolts,
it is said, thinks the Secretary has caoed ~.
under the pressure of the times" The Penn
sylvanian, now. excuses the LIE Clerc letter,
which caused the whole discussion, aud in
which the decision OF Secretary Cass, on the
matter, was fr&l given, as having been writ
ten by the Chief Clerk in the State Depart
ment, and signed by the Secretary, without
sunaryisionl
The Van Buren press., 1859-09-21

and forward-tlIe outer end of the teeth on
ly-there need be no dispute about the dis
ease being that generally known as the
:" hollow horn." and the remedy will ordi-
narily restore the animals appetite in three
or four days, and put it in good condition
for rapidly improving.
THos. w. GORDON, NJ. D.
So far as the above prescription applies
to the disease known as the hog cholera, -
we are gratified in being able to state that
we have seen it tested with the most com
plete success Ben. Cawthorn. Esq, pro-
prietor of the Broadway Mills, Louisville,
KY, had large number of hogs, and the
disease broke out among them, when he ap-
piled to us for remedy. We gave him a
copy of the prescription. and after few do
ses. administered as prescribed. nearly eve
ry animal laboring under the disease recov-
cred, and its progress was entirely stayed.
and it has not since appeared in the herd
The remedy is simple and we earnestly rec.
ommend its trial in similar cases, and re.
port of the result be forwarded to us.
The Van Buren press., 1859-09-21

My friend Il married in early life.
The lady that he chose was a beautiful but
weak minded girl. Il was a whole
souled, pleasure-loving youth, the life OF
every circle that he favored with his COM
pany.
The club of which he was q member ac-
knowledged that he was the handsomest
man among them but, as l have already
said, Il married early and now, let
me add, only three months had elapsed
when we observed marked change in our
favorite.
His bright smile was changed for seri-
Gus and often sad expression he came to
the club rooms less frequently than had
been his wont, and while there read his pa
pers and smoked, seldom joining in any
conversation.
He had been in the habit of taking out
but one cigar during the evening. and that
was sometimes thrown away half consumed.
Now he seemed to smoke, as some persons
drink, "to drive away dull care" When
the door opened he started and held the ci
gar half hidden by his paper. as if afraid
Of being caught in some forbidden enjoy
ment-
After had observed my friend, evening
after evening, and felt convinced that some
sc.et sorrow was destroying his peace. /
one night left the room with him, offering
to walk home by his side. He drew my
arm within his own, and gave my hand a
friendly pressure as he turned his face to-
ward the gas light, saw tear stood In his
eye. / said. "H-, you are in trouble
can relieve you? Do you need pecuni-
ary aid? If so, let me have the pleasure
of bestowing it. You have a young wife,
and your expenses must necessarily have in
creased-perhaps more than you anticipa-
ted; and young lawyers sometimes have to
wait long for their fees. If you would like
to borrow money, say so /; Ihave more than
enough for an old bachelor"
"Old bachelor! Would that were"
Here he paused, and turning to me, added
"B--, reveal lot what have just ut
tered. You have always been like broth
er to me, and you shall know the cause
of my distress l am sure you will
never make an improper use of what tell
you"
After assuring him that he might safely
confide in me- that / would never divulge
his secret until have received permission.
/ listened to the following recital:
Il married too hastily; Clara's beauty
dazzled me, and saw not her defects the
poor little girl declares she loves me. but pref
erable would be her hatred. / cannot leave
her presence without being obliged on my
return to account for every moment of my
absence. And any spot is better than my
home, yet / cannot seek peace elsewhere
without certainty that must pay severe
penalty. My wife forbids me to smoke in
her presence, therefore. must go abroad to
enjoy what cannot discontinue at once
Indeed, the desire for such indulgence in
creases with my efforts to leave it off,
Suddenly starting. my friend exclaimed:
There she is now. with her hand out of
the window this cold night, though have
besought her not to expose her health in this
way; but such is her revenge for my going
abroad. Can you wonder that am chang
ed? Iwould rather die than live thus
Ere l had spoken many words Of conso
The Van Buren press., 1859-09-21
goetwy.
The Expostulation.

| Nov. Charley, neer
Would have married you, dear,
Had known of your passion for smoking;
OF that terrible stuff
You've had surely enough
Put it down-you are very provoking
I've sat by your side
Till 1 feel quite defied
To speak. for the vapor is choking;
But tbs useless to plead
You puff. puff: "at the weed.'
As if a man were created for smoking!
Whit. Whit. in the morn.
Before breakfast unshorn,
Untidy-you know am not joking -
Then all through the day
You are putting away,
And care not to me how provoking.
You'll tell me, of course.
Twas not this made me hoarse,
When taking that journey to Wokin.
Cuba first, and wife next,
'Twould an angel have vexed
To mark your devotion to-smoking!
That 'witching old pipe
I'm half tempted to gripe.
And east in the fire l am poking;
And would, too, but bother,
You'd still find an other,
And cleave to the habit of smoking.
All, we'll. I'll give way,
For perhaps you say,
No business have wives to be croaking
You wed US to &" CHERISH"
And lest We should perish,
Like plants must suffer a smoking.
WHAT HE DIED oF.-The Placerville
(Cal. Observer thus accounts for the sud
den death of one of the Digger tribe, wht
recently departed from the land of acorn:
and grasshoppers for the spirit land of Dig
gerdom /:
"Perished thus the luckless Digger,
Perished, too, from drinking whisky.
Strychnine whisky, sharp as lightning.
Ruin blue and Minnie -ife-
Knock 'em stiff and flaming red eye
Such as kill 'em at the counter,
Forty rods any distance.
Perishcd thus the wretched 1njin.
By imbibing strychnine whisky
Sold by some confounded hummer
At a bit glass, or cheaper
S.rychnine whisky-whisky strychnine"
The Van Buren press., 1859-09-21

LAYING UP FOR CHILDREs.-Many an un-
wise parent works hard, and lives spar
ingly all his life. for the purpose ofleaving
enongh to his children start in the world,
as it is called. Setting young man afloat
with the money left him by his relatives, is
like tying bladders under the arms of one
who cannot swim-ten chances to one he
will lose his bladders. and go to the bot
tom. Teach him to swim and he will not
need the bladders
Give your son sound education. See
to it that his morals are pure, his mind cul-
tivated, and his whole nature made subser.
Went to the laws that will be of more val
ue than the wealth of the Indies. You
have given him a start which no misfortune
can deprive him Of. The earlier you teach
him to depend upon his own resources and
the blessing Of God. the better.
The Van Buren press., 1859-09-21
HENRY WILCOX,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS,

WILLIAM wAIKEX. JOSEPH J. GREEN.
WALKER & GREEN,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
VAN .BUREN, ARKANSAS,
Will practice Law in the 4th judicial Circuit and in
the Supreme Court of the State and in the United
States Court at Van Buren, and attend to the col
lection of claims throughout the State and in the
1ndisa country, West
The Van Buren press., 1859-09-21
THE VAN BUREN, PRESS.
WEDNESDAY. SEP. 21, 1859,

cB Adrertisers requested to hand in their ad-
oertisements By Monday morning
eS s. NJ Pettin9W 4 Co., General Newspaper
Agent, No. l19. Nassau Street. Ne,O York, are our
authorized Agents for that City
The Van Buren press., 1859-09-21
gliseellallp.
From Life illustrated.
A COMES SION.

STORY FOR MARRIAGEABLE YOUNG LADIES,
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