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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS

MELANCHOLY ACcIDENT.-George L. Wal,
ker, son of widow lady residing in Gaines
vile, Georgia. who was student of Rock
land school, Greenwood Depot, Albemarle
County, Va, came to his death on Saturday
last, under the following circumstances -
Young Walker went out hunting, with
several fcllow-pupils. having in his posses
sion a gun, the lock Of which was out of or
der After getting on a hillside, he per-
ceived a dove below him, and was creeping
down to shoot it, but the bird flew before he
got within gun-shot, at which moment he
was observed to raise his gun and then lower
it, and Immediately after an explosion oc-
CURED. One of his companions, seeing his
cap blown into the air, ran down to him and
found that the charge had entered his chin
and face, cutting through his nose and en-
terinS the forehead, blowing out his brains
and killing him instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
Tho Ohio Treasury Defalcation.

The Baltimore Patriot says, the man
moth fraud perpctrated upon the State OF
Ohio, whereby the Treasury has lost nearly
u million of dollars, presents picture OF
corruption in financial matters almost UNI
paralleled.
"Breslin. the defaulting Treasurer has
been residing in Canada, ust beyond the
line, enjoying his ''otiam cum dtg"iafe. IN
q manner as cool upon his part, rs gratifying
to his well-wiShcrs, the latter consisting "t
those who participated III the profits "t the
pecuatiun. The developments, however. de-
monstrate that he was. to some extent, the
tool of other parties, who reaprd the ad'an'
tages of his crime. and likewise prove that a
vast portion of the money WAS never PAID
into his hands, he taking the promises t.
pay of many debtors to the State aSso niue
cash. 1
Bresln was connected with the tMno
Greensborough Bank, located in Maryla,,
and his fnunciering. with regard t" T.
institution, was type of those aetiI..
his, when Treasurer OF the State OF ONO
is stated that many of the most promo,
men in that Stateare implicated in the '''
perpetrated. and BreSlin has to some es"''
exposed their connection with the atfa
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Clarke County Ronds.

In regard 10 the bonds of the County Of
Clarke. Va, given in payment of the sub
scription of the county to the Alexandria,
loudour ard Hampshire Railroad Company,
the County Court Of that county, at its Feb
ruary term, lall the Justices being present.
refused the motion to disapprove the action
Of the agents Of the County in issuing the
bonds to the Company in payment of the
subscription; but. on motion OF the Com
ranv's counsel, adopted the following order:
Whereas doubts have been expressed as to
,be validity of the order Of this Court, made
n, the June term, 1853, appointing T. B.
pendleton. Nathaniel Brrwell, Francis Nc
Cormick. Benjamin Morgan, and Samuel j.
&. Moore. agents to negotlste loan, or loans,
for and in the name Of, Clarke County, for
rbe sum of SlOO.OOO, for the purpose Of pay
ing the quotas on said stock as they might
he called for by the Alexandria, Loudoun,
and Hampshire Railroad Company, and as
~ the action of said agents as reported
by them to the September Court. 1898;
and such doubts may operate to dlscredit
m. said bonds and 10 injure the said
Railroad Company, and consequently the
comfy of Clarke. one of the stockholders
therein; now. in order to remove said doubts,
and to prevent the depreciation of said bonds,
the Court doth hereby adopt, ratify, and APP
oroye the said order Of June Court, 1858.
and the action and report of said agents"
The case was fully and ably argued on the
one side by MIR. Hunter, and on the other by
Nessr. Byrd. Williams, and Funston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
Doesn't Know His Duties.

A complaint has been lodged at the State
DEPARTMENT against the British Consul at
Galveston. which involves charge Of gross
official misconduct against him. It, sub
stance NAV be stated as follows: Late in
the month IF November last the Ameri-
can ship Thos. Watson Of New York, clear
ed nj Galveston Texas. with 4 cargo of cot
ton for Liverpool. The master Of the
Watson applied to Mr.. Arthur L. Lynn,
III. b. VI. Consul 1T Galveston, to certify
to clean bill Of health given by the
Collector of the port: which the Consul
refused. Certificates were then procured
from the health officer of the port and the
principal physicians of Galveston, stating
that no case Of yellow fever had occurred
since the 1t of November last, and that the
city and port were entirely free from all 9th
or contagious diseases. Still the British Con
sui refused to sign Il clean bill of health. and
the shin wa, detained outside the harbor, off
the bar. for twenty-five days, until driven Oh
shore in morth"r, he narrowly escaped total
wreck. and was Obliged for safety to put to
sea without bill Of health.
|, ALLEGES that the British Consul was ac-
tuatrd by feeling of petty malice and re-
yenge. in Consequence of the attachment of
the British schooner Commerce. by the own
crs of the Watson for damages done in the
port during nortier by the former vessel,
which was consigned to the British Consul.
This act Of pppeS>ion was i'll violation Of
the laws of conDcrcial usage. and great
diSparagcmcnt t, the commerce of the Uni
ted States. Bcsiles, ut the time Of the rcti-
sal of this Brit-l Consul to certify to clean
bill of health, allthc other Foreign ConSuls
We're giving clcal bills Of health, not only ut
Calves ton, but a.u AT New Orleans.
The owner Of IT, Watson has preferred
claim against the ;ritish Government lnrSlO.-
600 damages. Ethc>e facts be true, and we |
understand they are duly authenticated. |
the British otticia should be instantly dis
missed 10y his government. IL not. ours may |
recall his exequarr if an investigation proves
the truth Of theSel!lcyaiionS. - Wash. star.
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Escape from Drowning-Utility Of Hoops.

We were informed by "A citizen OF our Dis
trict, on Monday last. of most remarkable
escape from drowning of MIR. Robert Amber
son, wife two children and sister. the cir
cumstances, as related 10 us, are is follows
.lJberiWe Bomnv.
Mr. Robert Anderson, u citizen Of our
District, his wife, two children and sister. lett
home Oh Saturday last for thep purpose OF Wis
ting the father OF Mr.. A., Capt. George An
derson, Of Laurens District, and while cross
ing Saluda, Immediately above Capt. Amdcr-
sons mill, one of the horses attached to the
carriage was suddenly attacked with Blind
Staggers," and fell overheard, nearly upset
ting the carriage. BY some means the ferry
man, in the general scutfc to extrlcatc the
animal, lost his pole, and was thereby unable
to govern the boat. which commenced DRIFT
ing rapidly-the river being considerably
swollen-tUwards the dam. MIR. Anderson,
seeing there was no alternative but to go over
the dam, gathered his two children and jun
ped into the pond, instructing his wife and
sister to do the same, which they did. Mr.
4. succeeded III getting safety ashore with
his charge, but his wife, not so fortunate,
washed over the dam aud was ma manner
drowned, when she was rescued 10y negro
who obtained Il canoe and when to her relief
lust in time to save life. She was uncon-
scious when first taken from the stream, but
after some time revived, and is doing WE'LL
The young lady, the sister of MIR. A.. tortu-
nately, at least in this case, was better pre-
pared for the emergency than her sister-n-
law, by having on a hoop-skirt, which, we I'M
dcrstand. so completely supported her that
she suffered very little from the accident more
than a slight wetting, She, however, after
floating about for some time, was taken INTO
the boat by the ferryman, i'll which she re-
manned until it passed over the dam, which
feat it performed with perfect safety. drag
ing the dead horse, which was drowned by
falling overheard, with it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16

To the editor If the Southern Chmrhman,
ileyandria. TTginia.-You have startled
many of Your readers by the boldness OF
Your attacks upon the Baptist denomination.
t. ADOPT your mildest Language, you say
of them their peculiarities are antl-chrls-
tan, and the tendencies Of their peculiaritios
are evil" Your position and calling and
professions. all require of me to believe you
sincere, and that if wrong, you would be
glad to be put right, and that you don't want
Your reader to rest under the monstrous
idea they now have OF one of the largest and
most respectable denominations in the world,
If thew believe what you and your CORES
pondent say of them. Are you willing
therefore to open your columns to fair dis
eussion of the charges you have made
and reiterated against the Baptists? Are
YOU willing to allow comparison to be
drawn in your columns between Episcopal
lians and Baptists. to show to your readers
which are most liable to the charge OF cor
ruptine tendencies, whether as it relates to
the State of Virginia, or the United States,
or the world? Baptists seek no protection
except that which the word Of God and their
past history will give them. Your obed'ent
seryant WV. BAYSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
Politics in College.

We are uncompromisingly opposed TO the
introduction Of political movements in the
halls Of Colleges or any of our Seminaries
of learning under any circumstances, be-
cause these are no places for such move
ments, which are calculated to do vast and
irremediable mischief instead OF good
The classic and peaceful shades i'll which
the young mind is tutored in the ways of
virtue and wisdonl--in which science and
philosophy enrich the intellect with their
precious lessons, and prepare the student for
a life of usefulness and honor-should new
or be invaded by the rude and disturbing
scenes of party controversy. If our seats
of learning are t. be coverted into So many
arenas of political strite-ii our young men
who 20 there for the sole purpose Of being
instructed in the different branches of lite
nature, are to be arrayed in opposing po-
litical clubs-how long will it be before our
alma matters will become nurseries OF dis
putations, destructive alike of the tranquil
tv and ends OF academical life? Ii Is i'll
that sweet, bright season of youth, when,
amidst the most delightful associations, we
are quietly accommodating the treasures OF
knowledge within precincts wholly consecra-
ted to that purpose, that We form friend
ships and condolences which are amongst the
most cherished rcmemhranccs of our after
DAYS, and which all the busy scenes and
cares of manhood graphing with this rough
world, cannot obliterate. We wish never
to see College exercises interrupted and
College unions married by political organlza-
tions-and we sincerely hope that such in
discretions will be studiously avoided 10y
every literary institution in our land. Po-
litical warfare conducted rs it now is in
it's legitimate arena, is IA source OF sufficient
evil to the country. Let not its bitter
waters find their way to the calm retreats Of
the student and disturb the hours of his dis
engagement from this business of the Lee
ture room.-Ittersbuly MtelliNncer.
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so N RERU GUANO.

| y calling the atttun of the public TO thi, val
| liable ard rrceliy discovered deposit Of this
fcrtiliGing article. v will merely state, that like
all other rhosphatidiU AMOS, its most valuable
constituent i ph"sI"ric acid, or bone phosphate
of lime; and that it, ,crrantilc value NJ compared
with other GGANOSfits kind. may be easily de
trrmincd by the amont of ph"sphorc acid or bone
phosphate of lime icontans. In order, there
fore. 10 give the rubc a thorough knowledge of
what SOMBREEO WANO does contain, we beg
to refer to the ollo"iu lis, of eminent chemists. in
different par" OF the weld, who have analysed diff
fcrent CARES from arrHge samples taken by
thensrlv' rom the cgSoe1 ust ~ they arrive
from - island. without driving sr selection of
spccirnS for aualy4ation. Each analysis will he
cxh'ci, 1t required, amor the original signature
Of tch chemist named:
u rh",ph"rr acid. estimated as equivalent to
.IOsPhaie flimr. il i. il.unn To- cnnIuin--
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The Duke Of buckingham

A rumor in London, on the evc'4 " ''''
ODD utimo, reported the death otnG'uSe ''
Buckingham, or, ii. he is ralle'Dy'm1e Lon
don prints, Richard Plantf me- ieE'p',
Nugent Bridges Chanlos G.lslin' second
Duke of Buckingham" PW y. the owner
once of the celebratedtste,.', .o 10 winch
a few Years since wasoror',, TO I" the hammer
e Sy ms P tbs Rnte .cu,d his time in Illus
tTatng the hs'oryft.y t5s Da thirty
of the present eeS Memoirs Of the: burt
family papers. Meorge ILL.," r;; isiStlns !
and cahinetShers written IT the c tMH
in the main Fenville and ~; l. " of
brothers, Lher brother. re Aar&f one t
vile. to thHntan the :'.ervati"tt the day t
BuckinglgacioGs = siticians attended the ,
of the mdtical o. nts VIII WITHIN ,ba i.st J
upon TIL N,.Vleon: a.. ,,T- ~ ", NJ ,
s * Court os"eorge w. the last
lew n, of the snthor The motherofthi v
mo| tbe sole representative of Mary, Il
pEowaper @. France, sister of Henry o
Whose 3sue under certain contingen- Il
,ere r.med in that monarch's will rs
SEQ to the crown Of England, ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16

- TIE New Orleans Picayune says of the
terrible Steamboat disaster near Baton Rouge:
'"When the steamer came 10 aid the rescued
passengers of the Princess they were con-
veyed on board ON doors and window shut
tiers taken at hazard In the cabin of that
boat such scene Of intense agony and suf
fering never was encompassed in the same
space before. Here were wives bending over
husbands and fathers, wild with the agony
OF intense excitement: swollen, mutilatcd.
and dying friends and relatives were here
only known when they could tell their
names. is there lady who will give her
state-room to this poor creature?' said a
stalwart man, as he cleared the way for
young woman buried in blankets on a door
borne by others. i WILL said several
Toices, and the doors few open with the
words. 1t was scene TO melt all into one
bond of love and tender emotion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
The Mexican News Confirmed.

NV ORLEANS. March l2.--The Tennes-
see mails confirm the success of the liberals.
The Reactionists under CoLas. 5000 strong,
were beaten back by an inferior force
Miramon, is reported to be retreatng back Oh
Orizaba
The news ofintendeI action Of the Govern.
ment AT Washington, greatly encouraged the
Liberals
The sloop-oi-war Savannah had arrived at
Vera Cruz. The English and French fleets
were harrassng the movements of Juarcx.
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1859
A L N A N A C.
M Rim LIST.
PORT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT Is

ARRIVED.
Schr Ring Dove. Adams. Philadelphia, TO 3
Shnn.
Schr Golden Eagle. Kelsey, Madison. Ct.' pota-
toes TO Hill. Brown L Partlow.
SAILED.
Schr Polly Price, Adams, Dighton, by Borden
Mining Co.
Schr American Eagle. Cornsg. New York, by
II. Mehafiey.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs. Richmond. and b. l.. Berry, Weaver, for
Washin gton. cid at Boston. 18th inst.
Schr Richard Borden, Arnold, hence at Fall
River, llth inst.
Schr. +. Nickerson, Fulford, for Georgetown.
cid at New York 18th inst.
Schr Daniel Brown, Head, for this port saileA
from Fail River 10th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16

The BANKS or THE UNITED STATEs.-A report
jus, made of the Secretary of the Treasury, at
Washington. give statistics of banks comprising
pretty much all Of those Institutions in the United
States The number of banks in 1857 were ,4l6;
in 1858. .i29: in 1859. l,I16. The whole capital
IS Ol millions in 1889 against 80 millions in ls57.
The specie is lOi millions in 1859 against IS mil
lions in 1851 The loans and discounts in 1859 are
6Jj millions against Gsi inilions in 1851. The
circulation is go millions in 1859 against ga mil
lion, IN 1857.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
MARRIED.

On Tuesday LIST instant, at Christ Church New
Orleans. by Right Rev. Leonidas Polk, WILLIAM
+. HOWELL, to MARY MINNIE. daughter Of
Rev. W. T. Leacock.
In Washington, on the 18th instant, by the Rev
Andrew q. Carothers. Mr. R0UZEE RAINS, and
Miss REBECCA PAIGS. both of Stafford Coun-
u, Virginia.
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DIED.

In Alexandria, on Friday, the 18th instant. at
the residence of her sou in-la~, Philip PARKS.
Mrs. ELLEN DOWNS. of Fauquier County, aged
G. years, | month, and i days.
In Georgetown, on Monday morning. the 18th
instant. Mrs. NANCY MARTEL MILLER.
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King George County.

A letter from gentleman in King George
County. says that the nomination Of the Con
,.nton which assembled in this city ON
the Sd inst. meets with a hearty response
in King George Major Thomas is very
popular in the County and his friends will
avert themselves in his behalf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16

NIw YORK, March l5.-fiour is dull; State,
sjsoa $780, Ohio S8.7O@S6.s5: Southern 1926
as6.1j. Wheat ia quiet; white Western 1000
,TCc.; mixed 40. lijGL Ace. Corn is drooping
mixed nominal at 96c.; yellow s9@s0c. Pork is
dull mess Sl775MslS4o. Lard is quiet at ! ]!
Ia l2c. Whiskey is dull at 2Sc. Stocks ranged
dali, closing heavy. Va. c. ~; Mo. IS Ssh
Sterling exchange 1892 "a 1894
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16
SPRING SUPPLY. 10;
HARPER #. BALD YIN,
Wholesale Dealers in
1853
1859.

BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND STRAW GOODS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Ii AVE the pleasure tn announce to their Gus
L l. TONERS and dealers generally, the arrival ot
their SPRING STOCK Of
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND STRAW GOODS.
comprising 1910 CASES and CARTOONS Of
SEASoNABLE GOODS. ali Of which have been
purchased direct of the Manufacturers in New
England, on the most favorable terms. Country
Merchants and other dealers visiting this market
are requested TO examine their stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere, it is their determination -
offer such inducements in tho way of bargain, ~
cannot fail 10 please. HARPER d BALDWIN.
NH l2--2awlm Prince At. Wharf Alex'a Va
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rINHE GREAT NATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
llAAEATIlN --Iha Sunia., Snl..l

NNHE GREAT NATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
l. CONNENTION.-The Sunday School Time,
of this week is issued in double sheet. and con
tains IA complete photographic report of the pro
ceedings Of this important Convention, together
with the resolutions and the address sent forth IS
the same. The speeches embrace great variety
of argument and illustration, upon almost every
point Of practical importance connected with tho
subject Take it altogether, the report of the Con
venion. rs here furnished will be found one of tho
best sunday School documents ever issued Su.
rerinendents generally. who desire to strengthen
their own hands in the work, would de- well to ,aks
measures 10 present copy, not only to each Of
their teachers, but to each Of the heads of families
in their congregations
To furnish so full and complete a report, has
cost no small amount of labor and money: vet m.
whole is furnished at the low price Of cents per
copy. or 50 per hundred. For sale by
NH ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16

ENGLISH LAWN GRASS SEED.-R
~ Grass. Kentucky Blue Grass, Sweet
Nernel Grass. hungarian Grass, and Frenc'
urass, received. and for sale by of
NH Is IL. COOK 4 CO., SarepH.
PRANDIES. WHISTLES. AND u IN
- superior quality: also, 50 bbls. On
Fisher 4 Co.'S celebrated Lindetnp.
store, and for sale by and AL
NH l6 MARSH,
INVESTS NO. ETHEP a Mortar,
w CoH0L. received am. 0or VI fitt.
WIN. A. HART, Sign ker's Celebrated
nh Is No. lO9hst received and
10Y TO THE wyEvIEN.Hs' 4 CO.,
- Exquisite" Tz anu Alfred streets,
Tor sale. BY 'oSes Kingsford's Pure
NH Ii Cyper Schr. Fairfax, and
pEARL ST. GARRETT HULsT,
L Starch, t IA king-street.
NH IS Suitable for planting, in .tor.
EUQ MARSHALL / WARD.
'uaE ei, Ashton . a M.r.L.lI's SALT
/i1 .. a; Salt, In stors, and fer nal.
la MARSHALL 3 WAR6
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Thus proving that he y,.uc of this ul ASO is
not determined 10y ii SELECTED CHEMIST or sELgC-
TED spECiMESs. or ever SELECTED CAnGoEs, but an
average of the mporiations st rs they arrive. and
just as they are offered to the public for sale.
And for a like array 0i eminent authority. pro-
obtained from promscuous cargoes in
different part, Of the world challenge com
pari.on with ans pho.phatic q CANO no. for sale.
NH If-cntr FOWLE 4 co
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CO M N E R C ! A L.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, March l5.-Flour closed dull; How
ard street and Ohio S6.37t. Wheat closed firm,
but buoysnt; white l75@lS5c. Corn closed dull;
white $40 7sc.; yellow s2Gs4. Provisions closed
firm: bacon sides s!c. Whiskey closed active;
City at 29 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16

1S0Q BUSHELSor WHITE
IOUU MERCER POTATOES. Just arrived Der
schr. Golden Eagle, aud now di>clarsing. Tho
Potatoes are very superior article for planting,
and Farmers in want will do well to call at once,
As the vessel can only lay few days.
HILL, BROWN / PARTLOW,
NH l6-lW No. Is, King street
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The fish dock in Georgetown, has been
rented by McssrS. c. Bohrer, JOS Ravn"lh".
I Pou;s ,nI r., I..,snt. The price paid
Is 800.
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,sthodist Protestant Conference.

! /. m" Vonicrence on Monday afternoon
'e' }. q. Whitfield, OF the Yirginia Confer.
cnc", addressed the body upon the subject Of
the l.ynchburg College Ia Methodist Protcs-
tant institution and presented the claims Of
that college upon tho consideration Of tn.
Maryland Conference lie was followed bv
Rev j. J. Wright in Il brief address on the
same subject
The report of the committee on itucrancv
was then taken up for consideration, and the
following applicants were elected to itinerant
orders: solomon \. lIoblczcl. r. c. Cuchcl.
Geo. W. Simpson, }. T. C. Iwr!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-16

During the session Yesterday morning.
Rev. Josiah Warden from the committee an,
pointed TO draw up suitable Resolutions with
respect to the death OF Judge =. b. HOPPER.
made report, which was unanimously adop-
ted by a rising vote.
Tho committee on tho state and wishes Of
the church then submitted their report, and
took up the last item on the list, viz: the re-
quest of Williamsport Circuit that that Cir
ouit he divided. recommending that the re-
quest be granted; adopted.
The special committee to whom wa, re-
erred the memorial of Ciearield Circuit Of
he Plttsburg Conference, requesting to be .
10 the Maryland Conferences, report
ii, recommending that said Circuit be receiv- /
d Whereupnn discussion ensued which
vas of desultorv nature.