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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
The Grave of Franklin.

After a long period, the last resting place
of the great philosopher, statesman, patriot
and printer, has been exposed to public
view, and strangers who visit our city need
not hunt up the sexton to show them the
tomb of Franklin. A neat and substantial
iron railing has taken the place of the brick
wall before his grave. \ solid block OF New
England granite, (tit emblem Of his birth,
place, in which the original slab of marble
containing the names OF Ben and De.
borah Franklin has been inscrted-now COW
ers his remains, the space around has been
sodded, and the whole presents a very ap.
propriate appearance. Some years since,
the old tomb, built partly of brick, was
much dilapidated. In repairing it, or i'll
making new foundation for the marble
slab, the workmen came across much rub
bish, including old boots and shoes; also,
upon a tombstone Of one of DR.. Franklin's
children, bearing the following inscription:
g Francis f., son of BENZ. and Deborah
Franklin, died Nov. Dist, l73G. aged four
years, one month, and onedny. The dcliSh,
of all who knew him."
1t is presumed that the ground was at one
time much lower than it is now, and 1t was
filled mp with refuse earth, &C., 10 form its
present level. The grave stone of the child
has since been placed upright, near the
tomb of Franklin. Hereafter tens Of thou
sands of people will visit this spot, and Phil
adelphia may number the grave of Frank
lin among her many attractions.-ihHadet-
mia Bulletin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
Telegraphic Dispatches.

CINCINNATI, Sept 14.-Passenger railway
travel was inaugurated in this city to-day, by
car making trips over completed portion
of one of the roads now being laid. The
distance run is little over half mile. The
occasion was one of much interest-immense
crowds being gathered all along the route,
who cheered Justify as the car passed them
A boy was run over, and had his leg badly
crushed.
BosroN, Sept. l5.-Four boys were ar.
raigned before the Superior Court, yesterday,
on an indictment charging them with setting
on fire the House of Industry, on Deer Is
land, Of which they were inmates. One OF
the boys pleaded not guilty, and the others
guilty.
MANCHESTER, n. H.. Sept. l5.-At the
usual fremen's muster to-day, u serious Riot
occurred between the fremcn and party OF
gamblers. Several buildings were partially
destroyed. The gamblers used pistols, bu,
were finally driven off, and two houses occu
pied by them were Quilted. The mob mex,
attacked the American House and Museum
building, breaking windows, &c.
maceutical Association has chosen its officers
for the ensuing year, viz: President, Sam'l
w. Colcord, Boston; Joseph Roberts, of Bal
timore, is one of the Vice Presidents, and
Alpheus S. Sharp, of Baltimore, and James
w. Cullen, of Washington city, are two Of
the Committee on the Progress of Pharmacy
BosroN. Sept ia large number Of en-
graved bills, in imitation of the layticn cur
rency, have been seized in this city, on sus
picion of being intended for circulation in
lIayti, The individual ordering them to be
printed has not been arrested, there being
no treaty stipulations with IIayti warrant
ing it.
BURLINGTON, W., Sept. l5.-The Vermont
State Fair attracts large gathering
The show of horses, cattle, and sheep, il
grand, but the mechanical and floral display
il not large. A fine exhibition Of lIowe'E
scales attracts great attention. Gov. Banks
of Massachusetts, delivers "ffd'''' to
New YORK, Sept. lj.-There is some doubt
about the Persia being due. 1t is expected
that she was to have been laid up for some
slight repairs, in which case the Arabia
would take her place.
MARIETTA, ONO, Sept. l5.--Six of the
nine miles of the Union railroad, between
SCOTS Landing, Ohio, and Parkersburg, Va.
we're finished to-day, and the passengers and
freight will be transferred at McClure's, with
in three miles Of Parkersburg, until the re
mainder Of the line is laid, so as to make
closer connection between the Marietta
and the Cincinnati road, on the northwest
ern branch of the Baltimore and Ohio road
The Ohio river being very low, and falling
this improvement comes at once into valua
bic use. Since the opening of the MARKETS.
road, in May, 1857, the freight and paSsen
gers have been transferred by steam the dis
lance of nine miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
IiabiIities of Hotel Keepers

The Maryland Court Of Appeals have re.
Gently given decision in the case of John
r. Giles, VS.. Bruce Fauntieroy. the facts OF
which were as follows;
A guest at a hotel paid his bill ut II
o'clock, which payment entitled him to the
use Of the room for the entire day: he then
informed the clerk he intended leaving. and
requested the latter to send his trunk ut !
o'clock on the same day to 4 particular
steamer and left with him money for the
portcrace fee: the clerk undertook to do this,
and delivered the trunk to tie porter usually
employed for such purpose With directions
to carry it to the steamer named by the
guest, and paid the porter his fee. The
court in this case decided that the proprietor
of the hotel was responsible for the loss
which resulted from the fact that, through
the negligence or mistake Of the clerk or
porter, the trunk was taken to the Office of
the wrong steamer and there broken open
and its contents stolen; also that an inkcepcr
is responsible for the baggage of his guest:
but a Colts revolver is not embraced in the
term baggage" nor are surgical instru-
ments. unless the guest is physician, or a
surgeon, or a student Of medicine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
The Big Ship.

The "Great Eastern !" have seen b.
the architectural wonder the mechanical
monster of the age and wandered Tor hour,
over her prairie like decks, and through hrr
mammoth cave-like compartments But her
''yasty" dimensions battle description. Ike
the Falls Of Niagara, neither words nor Pie.
lures eau do justice to the subject. We can
only give few figures Of fact, and u tcw
| figures of rhetoric, and leave the magina
ton to conceive aud elaborate the >ubilmn
| idea rs best it may. Comparisons may p,.
sibly help us little in attempting 10 en-.
yey some adequate estimate 81 size and pos
ar. The largest ships Of the line lying aI0D,
side the Great Eastern, look like chdrcr,
| toys. She seems like n continent among
islands; leviathan among minnows pyr1.
mid among pins. She is NOR" than az
eighth of mile long, and over twe!s" tn.
sand tons of iron have been used in here
struction
*t* We found Capt Harrison on bari,
who has lived in the ship for the la>t the
years, and who knows every rib and jnr'
in her anatomy.
Capt Harrison, after eighteen years Of =
pcricncr rs commander Of steam y'>,',
has unlimited faith in the speed, safety 800!
profits OF the Great Eastern: and stake ~
hard Learned savings on the result. OF cuGr~
there are skeptics aud croakcrs who pr~tD.'
all sorts of disasters: but there never Wa IN
enterprise, reform, or IN inproycmn',
that did not have to encounter III the vut'i
the sneers of the cnvious, and the doubt, :.
the incredulous.
The Great Eastern will have large and r.r
CANT statc-rooms for eight hundred tir,t rIa''
passengers, and ample accommodate iT
thousands Of second-class. The number 8
hands in all departments required 10 "~0r'
her" will be five hundred. She will l@
three propclling powcrs-tEc pal.II" ~
screw, and the sails Her speed l,ag...
ton of lively speculation, and betting ID" y.
time" is likely to run a. high n Al tie b =
som Races. As there may b. ~ harm '
vcnturing an opinion without ri-kmg ~
tune to back it, will bet bottle d L'ns
worths best Catawba, that the Great -
orn will "do" tho Atlantic inside u ri,t
days; and when the phenomenon rra.l''
Portland she will almost pay for her''' y.
dividing profits with the railroad romgab.'
who will transport hundreds Of THOUSANDS I"
passengers to see the show. P.rtir- ar' -.
ready organizing here to 90 ou, to the >a'''
on her first trip, and if that Is successful y.
will return crowded with American WI
will find life or board the great ship ~ i'..
more novel, and certainly not more 'Aj
siye than at Newport or Saratoga Sue W"
carry full cotillion band. and com'''
printing Office; livery stable has aiso ~.
suggested The ship will b" bnIi'',,.
lighted with gas; orders will be- c"n'"!"' Z
electric telegraph; and her track, a'Fo''
ocean should be distinctly marked ID y
charts, so that all other craft may si'e ~
as wide berth AS they would rocky '.'.
with gale blowing. letter .trom L'''."'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
Death of q Good Man.

| In the death of Mr.. A. Sidney Parham,
who breathed his last on Monday morning,
Sept. 18th, 1859, aged 81 years, Petersburg
has lost one Of its most worthy and univer-
sally esteemed citizens. His integrity, ur.
banity and unselfshness had won for him
hold upon the esteem and affections OF the
community generally, that is but seldom
enjoyed by a private citizen. There was u
dignifed manliness, frank independence,
and an undisguised transparency OF charac-
ter about him, that commanded the conf
dence and profoundest respect of all that
! came in contact with him; whether III busl-
ness transactions, or i'll the more private and
social relations of life. But it was his NOR
al and religious traits and qualities that
formed the browning glory of his beautiful
character. His closing scene was marked
by calmness, Il serenity, and triumph
over death, that made the scores OF friends
that witnessed it, feel, as many said, that his
dying chamber "was privileged above the
common walks of life, quite on the verge OF
! heaven"
His pointed dying admontions to his ire
| ligiuus friends were distinguished, by their
candor, directness and pungency. He said,
Il speak to you as dying man, from my
dying bed-"prepare 10 meet your God. =
lie warned them against delay; urged them
/ to make preparations while in health, and
assured them of his own readiness to depart
! in peace with God, and to enter upon the
rest prepared for his people. His mind was
clear; his language distinct, and his words
/ impressive. He sent appropriate messages
to absent friends and relations; consoled his
afflicted wife; encouraged his christian friends;
! gave religious advice to his servants that
stood weeping BY his bed side; arranged his
temporal business, and calmly waited the
summons into the r-o.ence of his God. lie
requested his many friends that crowded his
room, to join with his Pastor in prayer be-
/ fore he expired, and amid the sobs and tears
that prevailed around he was the most tran
! quill, and least excited person in the house.
/ Looking around upon the sorrowing faces
/ that were turned upon him from every quar-
! ter, he calmly said, my friends, if | could
arise from this bed, and stand upon my feet
! | would embrace you ALL" To yenerated
Z and beloved friend who bent in tears above
/ him, and who said, Sidney, hope you are
| upon the Rock" he firmly responded, Il am
perfectly secure" and this but II few moments
before he ceased to breathe. To another
friend, who inquired Of his prospects for u
better life, he said, 81 hope to be saved through
the merits of my crucitied Redeemer." But
time and space would fail to reiterate the
half of what he said, giving assurance Of his
! firm and confident expectation of entering
Immediately after death into the peaceful
presence Of bis God. For the space of three
or four hours before he expired. he was al
most constantly engaged in conversations,
such rs are indie ltcd above, with the large
number Of visitors that called to see him. and
witness his closing scene Petersburg Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
New York Democratic Convention

SYRACUSE. \. y, Sept. l5.--The Soft Con-
yention nominated the saTG ticket as cS-
Mayor Woods party, with the exception OF
the clerk of the Court of Appeals. Res"lu-
tons were reported which strongly affirm the
rights of American citizens, whether native
or adopted, all over the world, and that it is
the duty Of the Government to protect them
They also declare that Congress has no pow
er to legislate slavery into Territories, or en-
act slave code for them, or prohibit the
South from just share of the benefits OF
the Territories. They also endorse, mode
rately, the National Administration. The
Convention unanimously instructed the dele
oates to the Charleston Convention to act and
vote as a unit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l5.-The recent con-
vention between Great Britain and Guate-
mala, defining the boundaries Of the Balize,
does not threaten disturbance of our peace
full relations with England, nor embarrass
the settlement Of our Central American diff
ferences.
Lieut. General Scott arrived here this
morning, and in the course Of the day called
on the President and other officers OF the
government He came on business relative
to the San Juan Island dispute. The pre-
sent indications are that he will be ordered
thither, the condition of affairs in that quar-
ter being considered such as require the
services of man of well known character
for prudence in all his official movements to
prevent possible collision between the
United States and the British forces, pending
the settlement of the question by the two gov
ernments, as in the Northeastern boundary
difficulty.
The leave Of absence to Commodore Stew
art, to enable him to visit Europe having ex-
pired, he has been, it is said, officially inform
ed that it would be gratifying to the Navy
Department if he would resume the active
command of the Philadelphia maynard
This mark of high respect is in accordance
with the act of Congress, which bestowed
on him the title of "Senior Flag Officer" in
recognition of his distinguished services and
merits. AS he never disobeycd an order, it
is thought he will not decline the invitation
now extended to him.
Secretary Floyd has been advised by his
physician to take the route to Old Point on
his way to Washington, and he will leave the
Springs in day or two for that purpose
His health is somewhat improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
We are clad to see that considerations of

We are glad to see that considerations Of
party do not prevent the expression of most
decided disapprobation. when exceptionable
and improper nominations for Office are now
made in Baltimore. There was meeting in
the Tenth Ward of that city on Thursday
night, of the American" voters, or such of
them as would attend. The American says:
THE meeting was called in the bar-room
Of tavern in which no respectable man
would enter. The meeting was held, and
the result We have before US, in the nomina-
ton of John Hinesley, the proprietor Of the
tavern in which the election took place, bet
ter known rs the professional bondsmsn Of
professional outlaws. There were l6l votes
cast, of which the nominee received about
$50. John English was also nominated for
constable for the ward" And the Balti-
more Clipper says:-"Candidates were put
in nomination who do not represent the
choice of the American party. The nomina,
ton Of men of bad notoriety, whose acts
are among the principal cause of complaint
against the party, is an intolerable outrage,
which IL not remedied, will inevitably incur
party defeat. 1t is sheer madness to aout
such nominations in the face of an almost
unanimous public opinion. 1t is grievous
wrong to the American party, which the
friends of American principles must prompt.
ly correct. The men who wontonly do these
things, are not Americans. They are the
worst enemies Of the American party, and
their acts impose no obligation upon those
who desire its success, except to repudiatc
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
INV Poor Mothers Sake.

We copy the following from the Baltimore
Sun. 1t is sad story; it points moral,
which both children and parents may well
consider = -,
"Henry Busic, convicted on the ed OF
August for the larceny Of one bushel OF
clover seed valued at IS, the property OF
C.ptain Rosenbrook, stolen from on board
the schooner MARY Elizabeth" at Balti-
more. xas brought into court to receive SEN
tepce. !Yhe Judge asked him what he had
to say why sentence should not be passed
mon him, when he replied: viii you have
mercy upon me, for my poor mothers sake"
The court sentenced him to the penltentlary
for two years and eight months"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
What Next

The Louisville Courier describes Il Knit
ting Machine, which has mad" its appear
ancc in that city. 1t says:
cit did up nearly whole stocking right
before our eyes And such u knitting we
never saw before 1t was far ahead of the
stitches of the prcttiest lady in the country.
with the old-iashoncd needles knitting away
and singing sweet little song 1t seemed
to make stockings about rs fast a half II
hundred ladies in their best knitting mood
and talking humor.
The machine itself, in the shape Of n lady's
work-stand, is very pretty. 1t is constructed
for use and durability, with great neatness
and simplicity. 1t does its work opertcc-
ton, and does it with great rapidity. 1t oc-
cupies no more space than small work
stand, and can be operated by II child. All
that il necessary 10 make it knit. is to turn a
crank, and the knitting is then done fast or
slow. according to the revolutions of the wheel
though it would be difficult to turn it slow
enough not to knit rs fast n half Il dozen of
our grand-mammas, 1T regular tea-drlnk-
ing and knitting party.
The little machine knits hosiery of all sorts
and sizes, of cotton, wool, or silk yarn. Ii
also knits tippets underSlccyes, wrists, mits,
and, indeed, almost everything that ought t"
be knit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
Warrau County. Va.

The Front Royal Male and f"n'a,'
demy-Mr. X. II. Simpson, Principal J..
menced the session under favorable 'I'l
The Episcopal Church, in tn; = h.
nearly completed, and services wIIl 5 ~ )
there next Sabbath. This Church ed'"' =.
we'll situated, an ornament 10 our tI" Sr,:.h
reflects credit upon Messrs. Snyder "
the builders. ..,u Il
A Bear is reported to have bee" , haze
the mountains, n few miles from 'hl' "mm,'
The dry weather during the pas, '' 'rp d
has materially shortened the ,'r" nh j
this county, and also in the lower
Page.-From Royai Gd-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17

1t is understood, we see it stated, that
Judge Kennsy will not be candidate fol
reelection in the Shenandoah Judicial Dis.
trict, and the name Of GILES Cook, esq, OF
Warren County, is brought forward in con-
nection with the Office Of Judge. Without
knowing that there will be any other candi-
date, and without presuming to interfere in
such matter, we may be allowed to say,
that Mr.. Cooks elevation to the Bench, would
we are sure, be placing another able, honest
pure minded man, among the Judges of oul
Commonw ealth. He has the mind, the &C
quirements, the character, and the integrity
that fit him for the high Office for which his
friends think him worthy. All who know
him appreciate his worth. Unpretendlng
and modest himself, his virtues and talents
speak for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
The Italians and Red Republican Frenc'

The Italians and Red Republican French
residents of San Francisco allowed them
selves to become terribly excited on the recep-
ton of the news Of the cessation of the war
in Italy, and loud and deep maledictions
we're showered upon the head of Napoleon;
The Reds grossly insulted the French Consul
as he was entering the church to witness
Tie Deum in commemoration OF the pif,nasy
of the French Emperor, and a riot wouie pro
badly have occurred but for the timely inter-
ference of the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI.WERKLY BY
EDGAR sN0WDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING, September II, 1859.

The Philadelphia Ledger speaking Of the
complaints that have sprung up within a
few years, in reference to the treatment OF
seamen by their captains, says, that the mum.
Der Of such complaints have become formi-
dable. Nor are the complaints all on one
side-conspiracy on the one hand, mutiny
on the other; so that in foreign ports all over
the world our Consuls have more such cases
on hand than they know how to dispose of.
"They are of so general character as to
indicate far more than local or personal
cause. They show that sailors on the one
side are getting, as q class, to be incensed
against what they conceive the tyranny OF
officers, and the officers arc becoming habit
ually estranged from, and suspicious of,
their crews. 1t is no longer private and
individual matter, but an estrangement of
classes Of men who have got in some way to
work together under penalty of the de-
struction Of our whole commerce."
This condition Of affairs looks gloomy
enough. The Ledger asks a question and
gives it sensible, practical answer
GLOW the matter is to end it is difficult to
see. We are in a transition state. The sal
lors have got the ideas Of liberty belonging
to New England whaling ships, and the
captains have got the ideas of authority be
longing partly to the Navy and partly to
foreign lands. Neither party is at home in
the use and workings Of these new ideas.
The best practical way is for each captain
to get good name, and then he can get
good crews"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17

On the 4th of October, the American Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions will
meet in Philadelphia. Upon this occasion
numerous strangers will be present from oil
parts of the United States. The religious
community are making due arrangements to
extend to the visitors a proper and hospita,
BILE receptiOn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17

The Boston Traveller says strange
it seems, that the Messrs. Hoe should have
to send one Of their fast presses to Australia,
a country that, in civilized sense, is hardly
much older than that wonderful material
agent in developing the moral world! 1t is
for the Sidney Herald. Men used to think
only Of conyicts when Australia was named
and now it buys the swiftest working presses
of the day, to meet the requirements Of an
intelligent community. that has become .
mower in commerce, and must soon become
one in international politics"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-17

Tuscan Wharf.-The Agricultural Dvi-
sion of the United States Patent Office has
received letter from planter in Cedar
Grove, Va, in which the writer details the
result of his experiment with that beautiful
variety Of wheat termed the Tuscan" The
seed was consigned to the ground about the
last Of September, ISIS, selecting for the
purpose n portion Of clover land Ia the midst
of a field Of several acres. He scattered it
eyer space of thirteen to ftty-one feet in
extent, and the yield was ten to one Of pure,
plump heavy wheat. lie disposed of it
broadcast instead of drill, which he thinks is
the better plan: but he would recommend =
trial of all modes. The land in which this
was cultivated was of the strongest limestone
character, and in point of superior tllage un-
questionably first and foremost jpushing-
ton Sidr.