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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

for the want of men. The Secretary in con-
clusion, speaks of the iIarper's Ferry affair
as one Of the most surprising aud startling
episodes in the history of our country
John Brown il termed "fanatlcal man.
simulated to recklessness and desperate n
by the constant teachings and incorporate
appeals of wild and reasonable enthusiasts,
unrestrained by the Constitution aud laws
Of the land, by the precepts of religion, or
by the appeals If humanity or mercy" but
no opinion is volunteered as TO what ought
to be done with those whose teachings are
thus censured.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
Secretary Thompson makes lengthy re.
port in reference to Indian affairs, pensions,
the District Of Columbia, wagon roads. the
Texas boundary, the distribution of docu-
ments, the Judiciary, the Patent office and
agriculture. He has also somewhat TO say
about the public lands. remarking that dur
! ing the FIVE quarters ending September 80
1859, 1913, lS3 acres of the public lands
were disposed of; 4.910.500 were sold for
cash, yielding 8, l01 40; BOIL 40 acres
were located with bounty land warrants;
l,7l2,0 40 acres were approved to the several
States entitled to them, under the swamp
grants Of March 2, 1919, and September 2S
1850, and 6,3lS,2 03 acres certified TO States,
as falling to them under the grants Tor rail
| road purposes.
During the same period of time l3,Sl7.-
22l acres surveyed and prepared for mar
ket and l6, 7S3, 553 acres proclaimed and Of
fered at public sale.
The aggregate quantity Of public land
that has been surveyed, but not yet pro-
claimed or offered at public sale, was, on
the Both September, 1859, 5G,970,94l acres,
and the estimated quantity which had been
offered at public sale, and remained subject
to private entry at the various land Offices,
was sO,000,000 acres.-Bah Clipper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
iCoAHuSICATED.

I,OhNISltATED.
Although not living more than twenty
miles from the spot was for several DAYS
happily ignorant Of the mad-cap onslaught
made on Iiarpcr's Ferry. even until it was
suppressed This may, therefore, account
for the fact. that though naturally nervous
man. have not been frightened from nv
propriety, nor lost an hours sleep, either by
reason Of the scenes nj Harper Ferry. or
by the trials. III" marchings and counter
marchings nj Charlestown.
Expecting 10 see such display Of Virgin
in military rs would not soon occur again.
on the Wednesday preceding Browns exc
cution, did venture (despite the dangers
of collision Of our troops. with the threat
ened rescuers, TO enter the town, and truly
pageant worth beholding, met our eyes
There was something so captivating and in
spiritng ia the uniforms and evolutinns ut
the troops from the various sections Of the
Old Dominion, that beguiled the time until
the sun had nearly made his diurnal round.
ere left the town, having to r!dc eighteen
miles horne Through dangers seen and un-
seem Strange 10 say, in the morning no
impediment was made u our free ingress,
but in the evening, whether they wore 10th
20 part with US or not, we must needs have
the honor Of an escort out.
Although it could not be strictly said TO
be much ado about nothing" yet was full
ly Of the impression we were paying dear
" for the whistle" 1t seemed to be thought
~ some, that it was only an occasion for cal
ling together. drilling. and reviewing the
troops.
| attended dress parade Of the Richmond
and Petersburg soldiery in the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
arc reported.

Even Wendell Phillips backs out" In
a published card, he Denies uneguivocally,
any knowledge Of Browns intended inva-
sion of Virginia He says he had little per-
sonal acquaintance with Brown. Whenever
the subject of stampeding slaves was broach-
ed, he always discouraged and discountenan-
ced it, and he had not aided Brown with
money or advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The Supreme Court Of Ohio last week de-
eiasd case brought up from Hooking coun-
ty, IN which the question of the right OF
coior cd children to be admitted into the com
mon schools Of the State was decided. The
dec sion Of the Court was adverse to the
right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Senator Douglas it is said isfar from being a
we'll man. and his permanent recovery is very
remote. if not doubtful. His disease is said
TO be eout in the stomach. His purpose OF
going to Florida is prevented BY his inability
to travel at present. though it Is his purpose
70 90 South as soon as ne Is strong enough
70 travel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The oyster excitement at Annapolis, was
renewed on Saturday. by an anonymous let
ter, which stated that the plugs" had been
employed to recapture the vessels seized a
few DAYS since, at the instance of the Sheriff.
A messsng ger for military aid, was despatch
ed straightwsy, to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

NJ. Rosen, a Jewish banker of Warsaw,
has recently presented bis two daughters.
who were married at Leipsic---one to a Ham
burg manufacturer. the other to London
merchant-with dowry OF 100000, each.
Nearly 81 900 we're collected at the sumptu-
Gus wedding for the Schiller fund
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The Richmond Wing thinks that there IS
way Of saving the Union, without its being
"Democratieally saved"-which is consum-
nation some party leaders seem very anxious
to bring about, under the pressure of present
crcp m stances
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Mrs. Harriet IIackley, died recently in
Washington. The deceased was in the 18th
year Of her age. She was the reliot OF the
late Richard Hackley, of Norfolk, sister OF
Tbos. Mann Randolph. late Governor Of lir-
ginia. and last surviving child OF the late
Col. Thos. Mann Randolph, Of Tuckahoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The wife of Timothy Young, residing near
Spouylvania c. H., Va, Was burned SO bad
ly By her clothes taking fire on Saturday
night, that she died on Christmas day from
the effects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

In Baltimore on Tuesday, Mr.. sahrland,
a medical student, accidentally killed him
self, whilst handling loaded pistol On
Monday night. Franklin, alias Petty Nafi'
was shot, and probably fatally wounded, in
Lovely Lane. near Calvert street. There
were several street fights on Monday-and
numerous accidents from the use Of powder
Arc reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The steamer Anacostis, which hastily lett
Washington several days ago. has nothing
TO do with the Maryland oyster difficulties
as surmised, but is on secret government
service, the nature Of which cannot be ascer-
tanned She is fully armed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

According to the London correspondent OF
the New York Commercial Advertiser, the
affairs Of the great ship company are in
hopeless confusion. They owe sum equal
TO about two hundred thousand dollars. and
have scarcely any means to meet 1t. a
mortgage Of the ship appears inevitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, DxcxssxR 90, 1889.
The National Intelligsncer thinks that the

The National Intelligencer thinks that the
Presidents recommendation that authority
be conferred on him to institute negotiations
for the acquisition Of Cuba, is with him, "a
chronic fancy" 1t, also, thinks that the
recommendation to march an army into
Mexico, to establish there the Juarez gov
eminent, will not be as fayorably received
by the Senate, as it will be by Juarez.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The citizens Of Petersburg, Va, raised the
sum Of Sl,o73 so. and divided it equally
among the three companies Of that city that
did duty at Charlestown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Accounts from Washington state that the
Republicans" express confidence that they
will ultimately elect their candidate for
Speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

10 consequence Of the statement in the
Presidents Message, OF the finances. it IS
predicted, that there will be a return to the
Tariff Of 1915, as a revenue measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
The Clarke Guards.

When this Company were about leaving
Charlestown, they were addressed by Col.
Charles f. Stuart His speech was not re-
ported, but the substance Of it, SO far as re-
fers to the Clarke Guards, is contained i'll
the following letter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The crew Of the notorious "Wandcrer.
ar. ived at Boston, are under examination
on q charge Of voluntarily serving on board
the vessel, whilst engaged in tho slave trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

An deliberately prepared return, states the
number of ships-of-war of all kinds-line.
of.battle ships, frigates, coryettes, and
sloops, surveying and small vessels, gun
boats. tenders, &C., possessed by the vari-
Gus civilized nations of the world. as follows:
England G26, France AS, Russia l64,
Sweden 81, principally small vessels.
Norway l43, Denmark 100. the United
States 70, Holland 1879, Belgium !, Spain
so, the Two Sicilies III. Austria l3j, Pnr-
tugal 81, Sardinia g. Prussia IS, Greece &c,
Turkey 40, Brazil y, Peru 10, Chill ), Mex
leo g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

REMARkS.--The market i puict. and the ~.
ceipts small In Flour there wa. very little do.
ing. and in prices We have ~ rI.angc t. notice.
Wheat is duh. ana prices tending !"wu. We rots
sales of some samples on Change ui ESQ, l3le
for white. and llO0l ISc for red. Of fair 10 good
quality. In Corn there ~. a light business done
The receipts are snnli. and pIircs arc less firm,
the sales being made ut Sue tor whlte, new
Rye j. in good demand AMI light receipt. with
small sales a, 7Sc. Very light transactions in
Pork, and The market j. Iuicl-qu";alions IN
changed. sil: $..U0M 8 - and $7.3 for superior
Family Pork 81 change mAa,s,er IN other sr,i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Eldredge +. Paige, better known as Dow
Jr.," author Of the patent sermons, died in
a wretched manner in San Francisco. as is
supposed, by suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

We see it stated that Realf, John Browns
Secretary Of State" has been seen recently
In New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

SOUTHERN STUDENTS EXPECTED FROM New
YoRK.-Reliable information having been
received at Richmond, that about $50 South
ern students designed leaving the New York
Medical Colleges to unite with the Richmond
Medical College, the City Council of that
city. held called meeting on Tuesday, and
authorized the sum Of 5000 to be placed
under the control Of a committee of the Coun-
Gil, to meet all necessary expenses that may
be incurred by the said students in leaving
New York and entering the Medical College
in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The New York Tribune says it is unable
to figure up the votes wherewith no (Seward)
could he elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
New York Cattle Market, December 2s.

The market closed quiet offerings of 5000 head;
sales 1t 6i@lol. Sheep have advanced 25@37i;
offerings Of $4,000 head. Swine closed firm; offer
ings of 10000 head sales at 54MG!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Il is said that the messenger bearing the
new Mexican treaty. has arrived in Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Monday last is represented as having been
. '.jolly day in the House Of Represents
tiyesw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

There was considerable "rowdyism' in
New York and Philadelphia, last Saturday
NIGHT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Judge fancy was seized on Friday night
with one of bis dangerous attacks, and is
.still greatly prostrsted-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

HANDSOME TEsTINoNIAL.-We have been
permitted to examine beautiful gold watch
and chain, presented by the Wing ladies Of
Rockbridge to the Hon. VIM. L. Goggln, in
token Of their appreciation Of the extraordi-
nary canvass Iaads by him last Spring. The
watch and chain cost 1890. and are Of Amer
lean manufacture. Well done for the ladies
Of Rockbridge. 1t is proper to say that the
gift ha. not yet reached its Destination
Lynchburg Tirginian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Mr.. Charles B. Norton, the well known
photographed agent in Appleton building,
New York. has just done good serv Ice to
all lovers Of art. by securing from the Lon
don publishers, for sale in New York. fine
paper copies. thirty-eight by twenty-five
inches, Of new series of impressions from
the government plates, of Raphael's magni.
ticent Cartoons at Hampton Court Palace
These plates are in the best state of preserva-
ton, and the impressions are exquistely
fresh and vigorous. While in Europe, Mr.
Norton purchased the celebrated Hartley
Manuscripts" collection of important doc
uments relative to the treaty of 1871, With
letters from Fox, Deane, Franklin, Sher-
burne, &C., &c also the treaty itself, and the
amendments; but above ali. in value, the
original map of the United States, drawn in
1881 BY Benjamin Franklin, and upon which
the boundary lines were agreed upon by the
commissioners. The Congressional Library
would seem to be fitting depository for this
precious relic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S..-Flour closed iull, How
ard street and Ohio 1925. wheat; 10 wheat Of
consequence was offered on Change. and pricesars
nominal. Corn closed dull: white Goa zoe; yell
low TS(G soc. Provisions steady; mess pork
$685.; bacon sides 9tc. WhlSky dull; Ohio 26,c.
NEw YoRE. Dec. 2S.-Coton closed firm and
quiet; sales Of Loco bales. Flour closed irm;
sales 81 li,GO0 bbls.; State $j.2UMS5.25; an
advance Of Sc; Ohio - GoCtsJ -; Southern
s5.i0M$5.7j. Wheat closed firm; sales Of 800
BUSH: Southern white larGt 5@c.; 10. red l30c.
Corn closed hrm; sales OF lt.rno bush: new is ur
changed: old white and yellow 9cG, @2c. Pork
closed dull: mes, sl6.O5GLSl69 -: Prime $Il.62-
Whisksy closed quiet at 2GhL 2bir. Sugar closed
firm. Stocks are heavy. Va. c. gi.; No. 6's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Mr.. Boucicault. is severely handled by
the New Orleans journals, for bringing out
his negro (Octoroon) play in New York
The Delta says:
"There is one advantage TO the South from this
;psident. Il will no mere be called on to bear
with ch.rla,sns. They will not be allowed to i'm :
pose their bad piayr aud bad playing upon us
under the pretence Of being, What Bourclaault al,
v.ys protested, special friends and admirers OF
the South, hsr institutions and her people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

The United States Minister at Gautemala,
Hon. Beverly L. Clarke, appears to be great
" dissatisfied at the terms of the treaty en-
tered into between Great Britain and Gaute=
mala, and particularly ut the cautious and
secret manner in which it was framed. lie
has addressed lengthy letter to the Gaute-
nals Government on the subject accomPani-
ed BY protest against the entire proceed
inps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF VAR.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY or VAR.
The report of Secretary Floyd, without
doing it any violence, may te condensed in
few words. The authorized strength of
the army is ISL men. all told. On the
first of July, the date Of the last complete
returns, the actual number reached IL ,+9s
OF this number there are not more than
about | l 900 men available for active SER
vice in the field This little force has been
engaged, with its usual activity and efhcien-
CIV. since the date Of my last report. in the
discharge of its arduous and mutifarious,
duties, being required to man about 100 per-
manept garrisons, posts, and camps. scat
tered oyer CD area Of three millions OF square
miles. Under thsse circumstances it has
been obviously impossible to give that am
pie and perfect protection 10 our wholS from
tier which our citizens have a right to ex-
poet. and which it is the duty Of government
to afford. Indian depredstons have been
committed on our southern and Mexlcan
border, which rs yet have been unchsstised
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
HRADUr ARTERS.
Charlestown. Dec. 2Ist, lSJ.

tharcStOWn. Dec. Zlst, lSJJ.
Cant. :. III. BowES-Sir:-l cannot permit the
Clarke Guards to depart without expressing To
you, and through You 10 your Company the great
regret have in parting from you, after our plea
SAINT association ut this post. Your Company IS
one which should be the pride of your County, ~
il il generally admitted 10 be an honor to the State
In good conduct, in soldicrly bearing. and in every
other respect, it is not surpassed in the State.
You have discharged your duty with zeal and
alacrity. highly creditahlc TO you rs n Comman-
der. and to your officers and men ~ soldiers and
gentlemen.
Your Company is entitled to the credit Of har-
ing prevented the escape Of two Of the convict..
whom we were sent here 10 keep secure.
To private Thomas Guard, of your command.
by whose vigilance and resolution this escape was
detected and prevented you will please express
my highcs, regards while for yourself your Off
GERS and men, ! can say that nothing would give
me more satisfaction than n continued intercourse
with you and the most pleasant recollection. |
shall have in connection with my duties here, will
he tho associations have had with you AL a sol
diers and gentlemen.
e.. nd ,kal;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
HOUSE

"a THIS HOTEL having been recently fitted
al up, is now for rent. II i, situated on King,
between Fayette and Payne streets, in the neigh
borhood If the Orange and Alexandria and Ma
nassas Gap Railroads.
nov 2s-d3t&eorf ROBERT g. VIOLET
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

n DWELLING HOUSES FOR SALE
.A-T- The undersi .ned is authorized to scl AT pri
vste sale, TWO DESIRABLE O-STORY
BRICK DWELLING HOUSES, situated on tho
south side Of Cameron street, between Alfred and
Patrick streets one Of which il 81 present occu-
pied hy Mrs. Mary 5. Massie-the other by Mr..
John II. Parrott. Each house contains gas and
water, aud has brick stable in tho rear, on IL
feet alley.
Price moderate-Terms one third cash-bal
ancc in equal payments, al one AID two years,
with interest. W. c. iEAT0N,
dee l9-entf Attorney for VIM. heeler
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

On FOR RENT-For the next year, the resi-.
H:i dence and LOT Of LAND in Fairfax county,
Va, near the Theological Seminary, recently oc-
CAPPED by Mr. Smets For terms, de-, apply to
FRANCIS L. SMITH, Alexandria
dec 20-2aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
A L M A N Z.
1859.
1859.

TWELFTH MONTH. sUs SYN
DECEMBER. rises. rets. MOONS "nASEs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29
Your friend aud 0bedicnt servant,
CHARLES f.. STUART,


Lieut.. Flagg delivered an address on the
occasion, in which he said he was not accus-
toned to public speaking but could not sut-
fer the occasion to pass without expressing
one sentiment, which was, that should the
Clarke Guards ever again be called into ser
vice, he hoped they might have such Com
mander as Colonel Stuart, and such COM
rades as the Wythe Grays and the Alcxan-
dria Artillery.
Maj. DuFey presented to the Clarke Guards
pioneer axe, remarking that he presented
it to the Company, knowing that with it they
could hew their way through a forest or an
enemy. He was about to part with them.
perhaps never to meet again, and he would
only say (holding up the a1el rs the girl said
to her sweetheart when they were about to
part, "when this you see, remember me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

hEzA FOR RENT-The large NEW WARE
Eszl. HOUSE, on Union street, No. Is, lately CO
cupsd by Addison, Wallace Co. Apply to
BURKE d HERBERT.
Possession given Al once. dec 9-aotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-29

Schr Rhodclln Elrw. Peterson hence Tor Bog
ton. WAS At Holmes Hole 2ol inst.
Schr Esglesrnu Brown. Quins"n, sailed from
Baltimore. for Wa:Lmgt u, 2s,A Inst
Steamship Mount Vernon, Smith. sailed from
New York. for thu, port. 9Th Inst.
Schr y. {. lluisc, cunkiiu, cl'd. s. New York.
for Washington. 2Tth inst
Schr CornyIia. Noyc,. Aont" g. Ar~ iork 2''h
ins..
Brig Harriet Sclslry from HluF Point. Va, for
kcnnchunk. arrived ~ Portland 18Th i'.t.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-06-17
NEW YORK MARKET-June is.


FlourNIarkst heavy ard 10 cents oweJ sales $500 b6s
at S6,l50640 for superhne State S6,Bq6s5 Tor extra
State s62o96iO for supeTa9e western S. es9lo for
Ohio, the market closing dull Canadian -four nominal
heSt-Heayy and dropping; sales small Parcels white
RysSass Of 800 bus Jersey 9ic; choice held at o7c
with buyers at So
Barley-hIore inquired for and no sales made yet,
Corn-Heavy and lower; sales Of 1000 bus s4c for Old
mixed in store; s3c for new inferior 10 0hoat
s9c prime white southern for export 6Saec tor soutu
ern yellow The latter outside price; s6Gse for round
yellow.
and Canadian.
Whisky-S eady; sales 500 bbl' at &c.
PorkActive and sales TO- 40 bhs Sl609l1 for new
mess $3.50 clear S45 for prime; udng 1000 lhs
the spot Sl65 1900 pr on the spot at S 75
also 1850 for mess sellers option uy Sl7 1900 for Au
gust S and 1000 at buyers opiod June and Ju-
iy at SlI00.
prme So 6O925 Tor country NESS Sn9a flr repacked
Chicago do; Sl4 00dl5,50 for ezra.
kfPume Mess Beef-Dull; 2l(N26.
Beef Hams-F1rm at SIS 00als.
BaconQuiet sales Of y 900 bellies at 9H so terce'
bagged hams llEc and 100 eIces do private
Cut Meais-Heavy sales 200 pkgs at 6<97 for shoulders
stdsHc for hams.
1ard-Unchanged; sales Of 900 bbls pt ll61llA.
Butter-Dull; l3lll7 tor Ohie; l4Gl90 for S ate.
Cheese-Quiet at AG9H,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-06-17

HOG CHoLhhAs-Ina ONtofu Mlth EXPRESS au9e'
Tho dtease appears universally prevailing among the
swine Oh this county plantations the destruction OF hogs
has been unversanot being spared by the destroy
e panters are exceedingly chaned and utterly At loss
for something prevent the fetal disease sweeping away ever
hog they own We sevaral within day or w"
inform that there s not hog their plantations aho
that they owned from TO two hundred ten days ago
The Savannah Ga. Republican, says;
Weesrn from gentleman who returned yesterday from
visit 10 his Burke county that the hog choora gen.
orally prevailing throughout that section Of Georgia and na
he had are numbers o dead
hogs IN the woods Dr. VIM B. Jones' informs US that ne
lost upward Of seventy head from the abovecanse
The Nashville Banner Gays
eean that the hog cholera made fearful raysge among
the hogs the portion Of Davidson and in Chatham and
Dickson The hogs have been stricken down In hun
reds and the those sections will be very se
rious ~ .,
similar accounts have reached from sections Of Indiana
and Illinois