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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

New Books. The Corner Cupboard" is n
new work just published by Messrs. Dick &
Fitzgerald, New York, in pretty style, with
many illustrations. The price of this Cup
board is only one dollar. 1t would be much
easier to give the whole title of the volume,
than to attempt to catalogue the INFINITE va
riety Of its contents but it would puzzle
the reader to think Of any subject connected
with everyday life. with common things,
with the kitchen, the workshop, the parlor,
the fre-side, his neighbours house or his own,
without being able to turn to something in
this book calculated to iwpart thereupon some
valuable information. 1t is a Book for the
People.
"Parlor Theatricals," published BY Messrs
Dick & Fitzgerald, New York, contains q
brilliant collection of Tableaux WANTS. 1t
embraces great variety of Acting Cha
rades, Acting Proverbs, Drawing Room Pan
tomimes, etc. And the whole are illustra-
ted by engravings and diagrams, and ex-
planned with inteligibility. 1t is a very
agreeable book for the home circle, and will
afford fund Of amusement.
Received and for sale by James Entwisle
& Son, at their Bookstore, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02
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On Friday evening last. We enjoyed rare
treat in the way Of "sweet sounds Mr. j.
III. Newman, assisted BY his class, gay"
farewell Concert at "Old Broad Run \
ride of few miles in the cool brnclng AR
with star-bright sky above, was very eS'
ilirating, and prepared Us for keen aPFrr'
citation Of the warmth and Jtozs n hghts IN
the Church. A considerable audience was
in attendance before the hour for commenc.
ing arrv We had time to look around
and note the beauty and elegance If The
country lassies Upon raised platform
were ranged the members 81 the class all
the ladies attired in white, wearing flowers
and other beautiful ornaments. But TIN,
feast was not for the eye alone ths
performance began.
The opening piece was chorus sung by
the whole number, with Piano accumpani.
ment, by skilful musician 4 number d
Duets, solos, and choruses were sung, ne
selections good, bringing down enthusiast
applause. AS q finale. we had farewell
composed by the talented Instructor, and
some remarks expressing his thanks to the
community and his pupils for their patron
age and kindness, &c.
We sincerely hope he may have the en-
enlargement in his new home he 50 We'll o.
serves, and in the hospitablc home. Of ~
yannah may meet as warm friends q ~
leaves in the OLD DoHHI"N'
October 10Th, 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The TIGERS or SiNG,poRE.-The late
number OF the Complies Rcndus Of the sit
tings Of the French Academy, contains Gu
rious communication from VI. De Castelnau,
French Consul at Siam, with respect to the
abundance Of tigers in the island Of Singa-
pore. lie says
In the little island whence write this
letter the statistics of the police show that
on an average, man per day is deyoured
BY these terrible animals; and as the Chi
nese and Malays, who are almost the sole
victims, seldom report to the magistrates the
disappearance of their friends, we may, with
out fear O! exaggeraton, presume that about
100 persons are annually devoured in sin
gle island which has but a few leagues Of sur
face. The most curious fact is that, when the
English established themselves at Singapore,
about 10 years ago, ii was on record among
the Malay fishermen who inhabited it, that
no tiger had ever been seen there, and, IN
fact during the first five or six years, none
appeared: but contrary to what one would
have supposed, in proportion as the island
obtained considerable population, it received
a numerous emigration Of tigers, which
swan across the Straits Of Malacca. NJ. de
Castelnau relates IN extraordinary instance
OF the audacity Of these formidable brutes,
which appear to have become very much
embodened BY the cowardice Of the natives.
Forty or fifty men had formed sort Of
village on an island; band of tigers swan
to attack them, and, in spite Of desperate
resistance, carried off twenty Of the inhabl-
tants of the village. Although = considera-
Die premium ia paid for every tigers head,
the natives dare not hurt them, and It is rare
even that they attempt to defend themselves
,rban attacked -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The conspirator Copeland's confession to
Marshal johnson is published in the Cleve-
land papers. He says he was furnished
money to 60 to Virginia by the Messrs.
Plumb, of Oberlin. lie states that Mrs.
Sturtevant of Cleveland knew Of the plans,
and supposes that her husband did also; but
the latter denies any knowledge of the trans
action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Alexander Donnan, the member elect to
the Legislature, from Petersburg, has re-
signed. In his card he says:-"The very
many constant and pressing engagements
at home and surrounding country, require
aud dematd my whole time and atten-
ton, SO that the public interest would suffer
should | hold on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Judge Whitmore, Of the Perry County,
Ohio, Common Pleas Court. has decided in
the case Of the Sciota and Hooking Valley
Railroad, that a railroad company have no
right to pledge or mortgage their road fran
chises, SC. The decision is considered i'm
portant. as it embraces points substantially
the same Us must be passed upon in the case
of the Marietta aud Cincinnati and other
insolvent railway corporations IN Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

An extra session Of the Baltimore City
Council was held on Monday, at which Sam
uel G. Spicer, esq, of the Seventh Ward,
was elected President of the Branch. He
will be er-oHcio Mayor of the city, until MIR.
Swami resumes his position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Republicans of Kentucky are to
meet in Convention, November l6, 1859, at
Newport, to organize the party in the State;
to form "a Presidential electoral ticket; ap-
point two Senatorial delegates for the state
at large and transact such other business as
NAV come before the Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Gov. Wise is fulfilling the expectations OF
his friends lie is not to be put down or
kept under by the Democratic politicians
who would fain destroy his popularity. HIS
recent course is giving him new claims upon
the respect and confidence of those who
wish to see him candidate FOR the ofhce Of
President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Recent papers announce the death OF Mr..
Edward james Thayer, lately the director
general of the post office in France, and a
member Of the Imperial Senate. NJ. Thayer
was son of the late James Thayer, native
of Rhode Island, and lineal descendant OF
Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Is
land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Hon. James G. Jones, of Tennessee,
whose death at Memphis on Saturday has been
announced, was formerly Governor of that
State, and member of the United States Sen
ate for the term beginning with the year
1851, and ending with 1851. lie died after
a lingering illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02
A student Of the University of virgini:

A student Of the University of Virginia
writing from that institution, states that mo
yestige Of the marble slab that designated
the last resting place Of the author OF the
declaration of Independence" remains to
point the spot. The yisiters to his toa;b. by
chipping of fragments, have completely de-
mosished it; aud by piecemeal carried IL
away. An uucouth granite pedestal dishs-
urei, alone remains TO mark ms grave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

In reply to letter OF inquiry from Friend
of the South, in New Jersey, we would state
there is no alarm in this state about the late
Harper's Ferry outbreak, and that inll con-
fdence is reposed in the energy and eapa-
bility of the state executive, and IN the
strength and resources of the people, Tor any
emergency. With proper vigilance and ne
cessary and prudent caution, our citizens
have nothing to tsar from any enemies OF the
public peace. Recent events have shown
that attempts to disturb the present relations
of society with US, must result in complete
failure. 1t is hoped that the lesson Will be
learned abroad. The people Of Virginia DO
not feel called upon to alter their uniform
and consistent course in relation to their
domestic affairs. They will do no injustice
because others are wicked and unjust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Agricultural Bureau received some
time since a number of specimens of the nu-
merous plants growing near the Cape Of
Good Hope, which having ibrous texture,
are suitable for cordage, &c. These speci-
mems have lately been deposited in the gal
lery Of the Patent Office. and merit the at
tention of persons engaged in the manufac-
ture of cordage. paper, &c. It IS sad that
some of the species Of which these plants are
representatives will grow in the southern
States of this Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

1t is said that Capt. Meigs, of U. 5. En-
gineers, has been transferred from the su-
perintendance of the work on the extension
of the Capitol, and Capt. Franklin, Of U. 5.
Typographical Engineers, assigned to that
position in his stead The latter has long
been connected with the Lighthouse Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The subject of rail road from Lynchburg
to North Carolina, is up before the people OF
Lynchburg and Bedford County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02
The Pastors Bride

'onrort Of Rev. JoH> e. GR,SmP, !, W.,
SDuth. Washington Cin Dbl >un.l,, 49,. atf
10, 1859. "-'. "'a'
Now our homes house If mourrfn,
Vow our swollen heart, are lead
Christ hath given u solemn warpiur
Gptlc Jennie Ma>>ies dead.
Wife, we loved her-loycd sweet J,pri.
When school girl long ago:
For her pure and genial spirit.
Honest eyes, and accents low.
But another loved dear Jennie:
Our poor love was naught beside
His, who chose her from the mau,.
One short year ago, his bride.
In the TEMPLE, where we WORSHIP,
There we saw our Pastor we'd
Bridal veil and orange blossoms
Crowned fair Jenaies lovely head
Down the aisle the train Va, sweeping
Toward u: n II came 10 stand.
You, amidst the joyou. weeping.
Kissed her, and prest her hand.
Now, again within the TErpiE
W here We saw young Jennie we'd.
See the crowded scene repeated
There behold dear Jennie dead
~.
Bridal veil and orange blossoms.
Autumn roses crown her still
Faded all her smiles and blu>h,..
And her forehead, icy chill
See the sad procession creeping
Down the aisle. as once before;
Every form is bowed and weeping.
Every soul is stricken sore.
IT'S the very day and hour.
Only onc-onc year ago
50 the SuN succeeded TEMPEST
so the clustering winds did blow.
Strange. the very day aud hour
That We saw dear Jennie wed.
Sunbeams gathering storm. ucrrower-
We behold dear Jennie dead
Strange it is not-plain it speaketh
As the writing on the wall
Summons now the Poet Prophet
COP commands, he reads il all
"BB YE, LlkEHfR, ALSO READY"
In the highway-at your homes:
"lN THE HOUR, THE WHICH W k>ow Nor.
Lo' THE HEAVENLY BRipg"Euur ravr>
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Mr.. Jno. R. Bibb sold day or two since,
his farm lying about three miles north OF
Charlottesville, and containing 300 acres, to
Mr.. Willoughby Tebbs, (of the firm of Brown
4 Tebbs, principals of Bloomfield Academy
at $40 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Senator Hale publishes card strenuous
ly denying all completely with Browns Iiar-
per's Ferry movement, pledging himself, if
evidence is laid before Grand jury of
Maryland or Virginia, and they find true
bill, to submit himself for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The purchaser of the Pennington estate, in
Alhemarle county, is Joseph Miller, esq, T.
r. s., of London, England: a gentleman of
wealth and high responsibility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

'oAh1 Ni'H'b''
The reports that among the corr"7P"n'
dence found in Old Browns possession there
are several letters from this neIghborhoof'
are believed 10 be totally destitute Of ioni.'
dation. If any such have been found ~
them be at once published for the benril' q
the community. y Illl"hN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Col. Martin Rosienkiewicz, a Polish exile,
who was banshed in 1882, from his native
country for having endeavored to gain her
independence, and has ever since been the
friend of his countrymen on our shores, re-
Gently died, regretted by all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

A meeting has been held in Salem, R"a-
.noke County, Va, in favor OF constructing a
railroad down the Valley of Virginia from
Salem to Harrisonburg, Rockingham county
The counties interested in the scheme were
invited TO participate in the movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

A French Gunboat is trying to make its
way by the Languedoc canal and the Garon-
ne to the Atlantic. The object is to ascer-
tain whether war vessels of small draught
can proceed from one sea to the other with
out passing under the guns of Gibraltar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Wings of Roane County have express
cd preference for Mr.. Bolts as the Wing
candidate for next President-and the Wings
Of Highland County for Mr.. A. ii. ii. Stuart
for the same Office. The will all unite, how
ever, spon any sound, conservative, nstionsl
Sfafsanan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Concord On. IL. Patriot states that I'M
der no possible circumstances will General
Pierce allow his name to 60 before the
Charleston Convention as a candidate for
President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Mr.. Garrett Yanmeter, an aged and high
ly respectable citizen of Hardy County, Va,
died near Moorefeld, on Sunday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Emperor Of the French paid the
highest honors, in his power, TO the memory
of the late Mr.. Mason, our Minister to his
Court Napoleon was far distant from Paris,
at Bisrritz, in the south Of France, when
The news of Mr.. Mascn's death reached him.
He Immediately teicsraphed to the capital
commanding that his own private carriage
should he sent to the funeral; that all the
officers of his household then in Paris should
be present, and that battalion, with muf-
fled drums. should act as escort at the
church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Mr. Pryor's majority for Congress, in the
Petersburg district, is about 800 over Mr..
Goode.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

4 letter from Syracuse, New York, under
date of the Goth ult, says:-"Last night
the mercury went down to ls'. This morn
ing my boys were sliding on the ice by the
roadside, formed on water six inches deep.
Apples hanging on trees were frozen hard
Has our ancient frisnd record in his mem
DRY Of any such weather before in the month
Of October"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher INDUCED his
propensity for satire in his sermon of Sun
day, in which he magnifed the captivity of
about thirty citizens at lIarper's Ferry into
that of two thousand. But he took occasion
to denouuce in strong terms all such acts of
violence as that committed under the ead of
John Brown, and all measures which had
tendency to separate and create enmity be-
tween the people of the North and those of
the South. Nevertheless, the whole tenden-
cy Of the sermon was to increase the anti
slavery feeling of his hearers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Officer King, of Campbell County, Va.
went to Jacksonton, very small village in
said county, last week, for the purpose Of
arresting negro man for some trivial Of
fence. An old woman, who this man had
offended, informed the officer that gang Of
negroes, many of whom were from Lynch
burg, were in the habit of assembling at the
house of this man. A search was made, and
the books and papers Of a society were found,
which was organized in 1854. The books
showed that they now have $3.50 in their
treasury. 1t purported to be merely a be-
nevolent institution. A thorough invcstiga-
tion of the affair will be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Far West correspondent of the Boston
Journal writes that the Choctaws have u
permanent fund Of more than 81 100000 in
the hands Of government, including 800 900
set apart for school purposes. The interest
is paid annually, affordng them revenue
of 100000, which meets all their govern
mental and educational expenses, and obvi-
ates the necessity of taxes. There are ten
mission" boarding schools in the nation, at
which, in addition to the common and high
er English branches, the boys are systemat-
caly exercised at farm labor, and the girls
initiated into the manifold mysteries Of
housewifery. The Methodists have charge
of most Of these institutions, but several arc
conducted by the Presbyterians. Some six
hundred children are receiving instruction
in these schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

1t is said that the President will not ap-
point Minister to France. until the meet
ing of Congress. The \. York Commercial
says
''rhe mission to France is 4 most important
one. 1t should be held by statesman. We
know not how soon complications of the
gravest character may arise. The posi-
bility of rupture between France and
England though we believe it to be very
remote-s yet believed in by many. Such
an event would bear directly upon our own
interests, and should it ever occur, very
much will depend upon the prudence and
sagacity of our Minister at the French as well
as at the British Court, and this is one ofthe
reasons why the utmost Judgment should
be exercised in the selection"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

A suit has been commenced in the United
States Court, at New York, to forfeit jewels
of considerable value, formerly owned by
madame Rachel, on the ground that they
were struggled. 1t appears that Alphonso
Deschowitz, physician, purchased the pro-
perty at the sale of Madame Rachel's effects
in Paris. He came to this country by the
Arago q few months ago, having under his
care an insane patient. He had the ewelry
with him, and they passed without duty,
Mrs. Deschowitz claiming them rs personal
property. Subsequently they were exhibit
ed in jewelry store with their value marked
on them. They were attached by the gov
eminent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

Mr.. Chiffon did his duty faithfully and
honorably, in the case Of Brown. lie made
an able and ingenious defence, especially
considering that there were, in truth no real
grounds on which valid defence could be
urged. He contended on behalf OF his client
that Brown not being a citizen oil Virginia
could not be found guilty Of treason that
the prisoner was resisting the Federal GOV
eminent and not the Commonwealth OF \ir-
ginis-that the prisoner did not consp're
10Th the slaves to make an nsurrection--and
that he endeavored all he could to prevent
the commission of murder. In support OF
these views he applied the testimony and
the facts 20 the law as he expounded It.
The arguments were not tenable-but, we
repeat, were urged with ingenuity; and all
was done that could have been done for the
wicked and misguided man who is now to
close his career on the gallows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

CHINESE LOVE OF CorSTRy.-slr ,'ih
Bowring. late British Governor OF Iio'S
Kong, bears strong testimony 70 the '"I ~ =
country manifested by the Chinr.e. Va "
regent occasion, he said he believed tha' y. ~
Chinaman ever left his native land bui "','
determined purpose 10 return to u =
many cases, only his body returned 70 v
buried amongst those of his fore'ather.
lie had seen whole ship cargoes q c'fs.
and collins those who tenanted me conn,
having lived and died with the beI,ei l.a'
they would enjoy greater repo.e II tlf,t :
mains were brought back u the land d '''''
beartbs and homes Of former days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The sensation created throughout Europe
by the remarkable boldness Of an article
which lately appeared in the leading Rus,
sian journal, the Invalide Russo on the af-
fairs Of Italy, has been unprecedented. The
French and English journals have not yet
ceased discussing it. There can be but lit
tie doubt that this article originated with the
Government, notwithstanding that the Iaral-
ide Russe has been publicly reprimanded,
aud advised to be more cautious for the flu
ture. The task" proposed BY it for the Con-
gress is nothing less than the entire remodel
ling OF the map of Europe. Turkeys to disap-
pear, but, what is TO take its place is not
suggested. Germany, in its present form, is
also to disappear for amoment, to reappear as
one great and united nation. Schleswig-
Ilolstein is to he taken from Denmark. tia
~ is to be freed forever from foreign domina-
ton. But, above all, the internal regime OF
the nations is to be oyerhauled and made to
accord with the wishes of the peoples
Would not Russia and France themselves,
says the Philadelphia American, come in TOR
little rough treatment if this part Of the
task" were carried out!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

The Maryland Election takes place to-day.
it will be . warmly contested one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

DESIRABLE FARM FOR sALE;u, -, W.,
- sale my FARM, containing about 3oo - 80
OF LAND, in Fairfax County, beaut'iG". -.
ted on the line OF the Orange Aeha"a''@ "a
road, Que mile from Burke's station, i'ut.,
Alexandria, and seventeen from "a,hihs
There are about $50 acres heavily 1imbsrea; "a
ginal growth Immediately on the k''fo'i ~.
the remainder well set in Gra.s. AMI IN 2'o'
- of cultivation. The Improvement ''. =.
COTTAGE RESIDENCE. Stable .,,
Granary and Corn house, and all other ~, "a
out. houses. There is . well OF hns "Sr tr ~.
yard. The situation is high snd n@l, , ,;ss i
Commanding nm extensive and beau'i'u! s,,m..
The ,urroundiug country. For further ipi l,,as
ton, apply to Mr.. Marshall, at BurSs ,.,,1, 10
Who will show the land TO any one "am'"s
purchase, and for terms Of sale, spPiy % '''
Herbert, Alexsndris, Va. uyupugT
Fairfax county, Va, sep li-soa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-02

VALUABLE BUILDING L0TS.-I am su-
thorized to sell FOURTEEN BUILDING
LOTS, Of various sizes, situated on the east side
Of Alfred street, and north side Of Wolfe street
Prices low, and terms accommodating.
0ni 5--zeotNoyl2 X. JOHNSTON.