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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
Shocking Tragedy.

The most shocking tragedy We have yet
been called upon 10 record took place on
Tuesday night last, a few miles north Of this
place AT the residence Of Mr.. Jas T. Hum
phrey~. A negro woman belonging 10 Mr..
Humphreys, took her two children, boy
about five, and girl about three years of
age, 10 an old well, some three or four hun
drcd yards from the house, and threw them
in. where they were found next morning
drowned Marks Of fingers and toes on the
side of the well down 10 the water, would in
dictate that she also went down, whether to
drown herself and afterwards changed her
mind, or to effectually put an end to her
children, is not known. but it is thought pro
badly the latter She then went back to her
own house, piled all her things in the middle
of the floor. set fire to them, and ran away,
and up to the present time no trace of her has
been found. As she is represented as hay
ing been heretofore an ordinary good negro,
and it being we'll known that hor master was
Il kind and lenient one, no cause for this I'M
natural and diabolical act can be assigned,
unless it be that she was laboring under some
alteration Of naturalization, Fla, Mes
y,nUyr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
Letter from Fauquier County

| Correspondence Of the -iisrdndrid Gr.s,g
There is not much political eAci,emrl,
ahoat az vet. a. it is rather too soon for an,
thing of the kind but | believe that Il
ticket nominated by the Richmond Convex
ton will give entire satisfaction. aud prpfa
bly, will receive as large a vote IL Mr. Flou.
n0y received in 1855. From APPEARING.
the spirit and patriotism Of 4! and y vii.
be aroused during the coming contest. 4
most every Wing and American Of this con
munity is in favor of Convention tole he..
in Alexandria or Warrenton, for the purp,>e
of nominating 4 Congressional caniIi4,r
+. G. Marshall, or b. II. Shackeltor,.. woul
command an overwhelming vote. We al.
desire to have candidates for the Legislator.
and Senate. \ few would have IT, Weld H..
political arena to modern Democracy, uuo,
posed: but we have determined 10 hoist 10.
flag, which has been trampled in the dust, an!
undaunted, give such battle 10 our opponcn'.
as shall either lead us to glorious trump.
or an honorable defeat We don't Wan
any men in our ranks who would pcr>ual-
Us that the best thing We could do would ,.
to vote for the Democratic nominees. Y
follower of the gallant Clay ever feared, "
should we, the descendants Of the toIlowrr
of that statesman, yield one foot Of thl' o.'
commonwealth without Il fair contest ].
will give you something more on polite Be
they wax warmer.
The students of Piedmont Academy. a.
the citizens of the surrounding neighbour,
have organized IL Debating Society, beIle't.
that the improvement derived there!
would greatly increase their mental attain
ments, both in conversation and oratu
Oratores nan nnh. The next question 4
debate, is, is lntemperance or War O.,
greater Evil to Mankind" Ii will be DE-
tod in the affirmative by $ X. Owens, G."
Shumate. and b. Rust: in tho negative. p.
r. W. Brurwood, &. Dixon, and Ii. CA
Rust.
The wheat crop is not very tIattcring at'''
time, though the Spring rays of Sol may be-.
- salutary effect upon it, and tbcr" ma.
be an abundant yield. although the whra.
has been deprived of its proper protect
the snow. The farmers are very hu-rly I'll.
gagged in making preparations for their me-
corn crop. \ WIZ"
Fauauier County. Va, Feb. IT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
Vandalism.

\ man was recently caught shooting tame
squirrels in the public squares in New lla'
ven. and some scoundrel in Cincinnati has
killed beautiful swan recently impaired by
Il liberal gentleman Of that city to heautliy
public garden Worst of ALL the bird was
about to bring forth brood Of young. The
Philadelphia Evening Journal says of this
piece Of brutal rascality: This is another in,
stance Of the Nandal disposition of our popu-
lation We are perfect Cloths in this country
in our propensity to destroy the graceful and
ornamental Works of Art and of Nature. il
placed within the reacl, of certain barbarians.
are ruthlessly married or slaughtered. We
cannot erect monument or statue but II is
straightway scrawlcd over with autograph
initials. and obscene words If there be a
railing or pillar, or other carving If wood in
public place, it soon becomes cut up by the
knives Of the rabble visitors. Nothing is
safe. not even the animals that grace our
parks. The boys. and often children of a
larger growth. delight to torment and iniure
them. throwing stones at them, chasing them.
feeding them with tobacco. or other poison
Gus or filthy stuff, concealed i'll something
they like. and playing all sorts of cowardly
and savage tricks upon him. When shall
We become really civilized and enighten-
.,I9'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
Italian "Exiles."

A fellow calling himself Columb". a.
pretending to be an italian patriot. ha' BE-"
arrested in Pittsburg. along with gang
others of his ilk, for swindling. Colum
was here some time ago and got II, to pm
some begging petitions for him. setting
the distressed condition OF his taml.!
Italy and how he was. for opinion sake. Or
ven forth to penury and want in stFS'.
land BY the recent arrest of ltaImH'
Pittsburg, and other place., II regular.
ganizcd system Of Swindlins has been ~
ed. The printed papers which thesr' Il. - g
carry about with them, and with =. .
they suck up good deal of loose chat.
from sympathising country people, az
shown to be forgeries and the names ai'aI.
fictitious. They have deposit in Pr
burg, of which VI. S"ncgo, is tn" r"?i.
agent. Their plan of action is stated ., =.
lows: The head quarters are in New J No
The chiefs have the whole lnted S'''
districtcd off, and solicit con'ignmeni'
Italian beggars to whom they farm oi'' '"..
ties at 30 much per cent. on the r,lI".t. IVY
made. The monies collected are d"l'''
to the credit of the depo,itor, and then 81
10 an Italian banker in New York. = -
there it is taken by the beggar when ,r
as much as he wants, to Italy, wh"rr D"
vests il to suit himself. = Ijhs,tug ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
Caught In his own Trap.

4 Toun Treasurer kHled.-Ihc V''' +.
woe Free Press relates r"markahIr ....
renee which took place in Erin, "a,h'ne
county, Wisconsin, on the night Of o. j.
February, and the particulars OF %I.i .
derived from Il reliable source. H. 70.
treasurer had collected most "i ti' Ii'
and had the money in the house. In u.
ternoon he told his wife he was gong .
distant part of the county, and w'"H .
be back till the next day. Tha; r''h,"-
pedlar well-known in the neighhorho'"
who had been in the habit, when 10 .
place, of stopping ut the treasurer ]" 80.
came along, and as usual Put up nv
and retired 10 bed. In the nIsh. U,'''
disguised, entered the house. ana !"
them seized the woman and ihr"a,'"',
shoot her if she made any morse. ~" ..
lar was aroused, came out with ~
fired and killed one Of the robbrr' "
stairs, when the other two Instant! "''
light was procured, and, upon 'A"in", 81
the dead robber was found 70 b" VIZ
treasurer himself. There i, quit" q" : ..
ment in the neighborhood, and ''f'", ,..
are being made to discover hI7 '"o"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
Our Position on the Nicaragua 1sthmus

The ratification by Nicaragua Of the Cass-
Irissarri treaty is triumph to the admins
tration, since that it gives to rs az much
right upon the lsthmns rs has any foreign
nation. which is all that Mr.. Buchanan has
demanded News will soon follow Of no
table acquisition by our government of valu-
able rights AT the termini Of still another
i,thmian route 1t is al agreeable reHec-
ton, that rs the Cass-Irissarri treaty has
been ratified while Sir William Gore Ouse-
lev was in Nicaragua, it seems clear that
that gentleman is really carrying out the UNI
derstandings which exist between the admin
istraton and the British ministry. The idea
will serve to give that eclat to the Napier ball
which has not before obtained with some
minds from distrust Of the fair appearance
Of the British embassy Of Bait. San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
The Flour Inspector.

About two weeks ago, Crenshaw, Haxall 4
Co.. applied to the Circuit court Of this city
for a mandamus, to require Danl. s. Della
plane, the inspector of -four. to conform to the
law prescribing the size of the auger to be used
in the process of inspection. The case has
been elaborately argued, and. on Saturday,
Judge Merideth rendered his decision, by
awarding the mandamus. Execution of the
writ is to be suspended for thirty days, to ena.
bic an appeal to be taken to the Supreme
Court. The use changers of larger diameter
than hslfineh-the size fixed by STATUTES
justified on the ground that it has been the
custom to use them from time immemorlal.
Rick. Via.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
SINGULAR Result of an Elogemea''

A very peculiar result Of an '' 'i',,...
case is lust now a current toplr oi ''"', 49,.
ton in Maine. On the 3o,h "It'' ~ . IA.
named Delavan, who for a long WI VII
been supposed to be deaf mute '' ,.',.,
young woman, of Presqne i'I'' W.. '.L,n. 8,
county. They hired sleigh ana : :.r r. ~
they supposed convenient oPP"rtO."',5s. 20.
away in search of minister but W.
was long and the parents of The yanI. ID
man knew the tendencies OF the '""p." ~.
the result was that the angry iAtn ., his
took the runaways on the road wneD aa.l.a.,
constituent tho dumb man spoke, u.s. ~. !.
that the girl was bis, and he vSult , Ti ..,e
How the matter WIS decided altef w. ~.
lation tbs Maine papers have not ~
ont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
Arrival Of the Steamer Amerjc,
ONE WEEK LATER FROM rr%,.

ONE "Eth LAitk FROM TT EuPt
HALIFAX, Feb. l4.-Th" >tcam.n.. A..
lea, after a tcmpestuous voyage. arrive.
tonight, having left Liverpool on the.
ultimo. The steamship City IT Man.b...
reached Liverpool on the 18th. and the A.,
on the Goth.
War rumors still continued Par, ..,,.
speak Of great activity in warlik" nm
tons, and the general impression wa, -. 49,
the crisis had approached. The B,ur,o o.,
tinued to fuctuate. England was ,.,r.,.
herself for peace. She had forbidden Inn,
! grant recruiting on the eastern coast l. g..
ca and Madagascar 1t was believed n.
the question Of peace or war depended
France.
The British Government had given
large contracts for cannon and gmp,ol..
Mr.. Reed, the American Minister o. Chi,
had sailed in the Minnesota via India Ill.,.
! is short supply of Tea in China.
The Princess Frederick William Ind ,;,.
! birth to n son.
The MARKErs.-The cotton markp, =.
the week closed dull at decline Of III ,,.
ticularly on Uplands. Sales of the week,
! 900 bales, of which spectators took ouIy
600 and exporters $500. The decline ~.
caused by large arrivals and the new, by,
steamers from America. The iGllowingv.,.
the closing rates: Orleans, fair !. midir,
G.: Mobiles. fair :, middlmg ts: rpanL
fair ll-l6, middling SIG. Brqlku4,
were dull Wheat had declined ldM2i
Provisions are steady.
Consols 95s(a9j4 Bullion had ,llgh,,.
decreased. Money was abundant, aud r.,,,
were unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
The Eclipse this Month.

There will be an eclipse of the moon or
Thursday, Tomorrow 10 commence in Thu
region at Is minutes past 1 4. VI. Tht
eclipse will be total the moon all dark in
81 minutes after it begins and remains 50 fol
% minutes, and afterward be partially eclip
sed for - minutes longer. or i'll all 2)2 min
utes three hours aud thilty-two minutes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16
A Mistake.

The newspaper paragraph representing
Mr.. Charles \. Price Marshal Of the North
ern district of New York, as a defaulter. now
being published over the country, is Il mis-
take. This morning We took occasion to in
luire at the bureaus of the First Comptrol-
Ter snd First Auditor of the Treasury. hav-
ing charge Of his accounts, and find, We are
happy to be able to state. that they are in
a condition As satisfactory as those Of any
other officer of the Goyernment.-Hds star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

Some Of our friends in the upper country,
sometimes twit us, Of the tide water region,
with presenting upon Fishing season. and
becoming SASSY" from March to June, or
as long as the "shad and herring rum
There may be a little truth in the accusation
for, look ye-when man has such a
"meat house" as the Potomac to go tsfor his
dinner, he may well feel proud!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The following scene occurred at the theatre
in Boston:--First actor, firing pistol:) "un-
natural son. die by my hand" (The pistol
misses.) Second actor failing on the stage
1T is true the pistol missed fire. Omy father,
but / die in obedience to your paternal wish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Territorial Legislature of Kansas ad-
jourued on Friday, having passed general
amnesty bill, granting pardon to those per-
sons now in custody. and an immunity from
prosecution TN account Of past disturbances
IN Southern Kansas. 1t has received the
anproysl Of the Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Commercial Bulletin of Boston, an
nounced, in its last issue, that measures have
been taken by one of the leading mercantile
houses to establish line Of steamers between
BOSTON and Charleston, s. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Senate has disposed of the contested
election case from Indiana, by deciding that
the whole case had been settled by the deer
sion already rendered in the premises. The
sitting members therefore, retain their seats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The War Department has ordered a board
of officers to convene in the city of Washing
ton on the 18th instant, to report in detail
their opinion upon several subjects of IN
auiry relative to reducing the expenses ofthe
rmy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

A census of the city of Detroit. which has
lust been taken, shows total population Of
80, $50. There may be some mistake in the
figures, but this is the result stated. In
1850, the population was only 2l,o5I: If
the present figures be accurate. as we have
no reason to doubt, the change is even more
marvellous than that Of Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

A letter from Alexandria, Egypt. gives an
account Of the successful efforts of Captain
Lew, of the United States ship Macedonian,
to relieve the British frigate Curacao, which
had grounded in the Bay of Smyrna. Capt.
Levy accomplished difficult job in a man
ner which elected very hearty thanks from
the British officers The Curacao had on
board Lord Radcliffe and family, and several
Russian steamers and Turkish tug-boats had
yainly endeavored to get her of. Capt. Levy.
however. worked at her four hours before she
foated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Vice President in his speech in Wash
ington, to the Oregon sereuaders, talked of
taking in new states from the Polar Seas to
the Tropics Are we to understand from
thi, that manifest Destiny" leads to Cana
da and the British possessions in the North
and West? Where will the handful of
Southern states be then even supposing we
acquire Cuba! We fear "to this complexion
il will come. at last"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

We have received tie Ninth Annual Re
no,t Of the Baltimore Board Of Trade, in
pamphlet form, containing much valuable
information with regard to the trade and
bus;ness of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

A letter has been fled in the State De
partment, from highly respectable Amer'-
can merchant at Vera Cruz. making e1piieit
and serious charges against the United
States Consul at that port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

Mr.. Hunter, in the course of his speech
on the Tariff in the Senate, on Monday, the
heads of which were given in yesterday s
Gazette, said that while he would "restrain
the too greedy love of territory. he would
throw no obstacle in the way of the acquisi-
ton of Cuba, which was the rib taken from
our side while in deep sleep"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

"EyIGxAs."-A week or two ago, wepub-
lished single Enigma-to oblige a friend in
the country, who wanted people to spell out
Pay your Church subscriptions lby
way, we presume, of gentle reminder but
with many misgirhugS. Since then. az we
feared, we have received serenfeen of these in
genious puzzles for young people-and still
they come" 1t will be readily perceived by
the writer's that, as We cannot make a Selec-
ton, and us it is impossible to insert all on
hand at present, and whichmay be expected.
VIC must lay aside the whole of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

Walter Harper, of Detroit, has conveyed
in trust property worth nearly 100000 to a
number Of citizens Of that place, tor the por-
nv. Of establishing hospital for the sick
"a eoed DOOR in and about Detroit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Northampton. Mass. Gazette says
that an oddly matched couple from the town
of Peru were married in Williamsburg. on
the ID inst. The bridegroom was verdant
looking youth of sixteen years, and the
bride dashing widow of thirty-four. who had
already buried two husbands, the last of
whom was eighty years old. The minister
at first hesitated, but being assured by the
lads father that it was 'all right, perform
ed the ceremony. The widow decided a
farm to the lad before they were married
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The speeches delivered at the Wing Con-
ven.ion by Messrs. II. W. Thomas, VIM. ii
Dulany, of Fairfax, r. E. Scott, b. ii. Shack
elford, Col. J. E. Scruggs, of Fauquier, and
F.G. Skinner, of Rappahannock, are spoken
of as eloquent, animated, and able; and full
of the old Wing ardor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

Mr.. Dixon, of Connecticut, has introduced
a bill in the House of Representatives. as a
substitute for the Post-ofice committee bill,
TO abolish the ranking privilege. 1t pro-
vides members of Congress with stamps tor
their correspondence sent, and debts the
Treasury with the cost of postage on letters
.a,o;ra5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The policy of the Hunter men in Congress
is to pass the bill for the reissue Of the Treas
ury notes for two years. to the extent Of
twenty millions of dollars. The probability
is that they have sufficient strength to carry
that measure; and that when the temporary
relief itmay afford has been thus secured. the
forces of those who now insist upon Tariff
revision, will be somewhat reduced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

At the quarterly examination ut West
Point, fourteen of the new Cadets failed 10
stand the fire of the examination, and were
sent home. This is about the usual run of
things and proves that the present manner of
selecting candidates by members of Congress
is faulty. The choice is now more on political
and social grounds than on the fitness of the
youngmen to receive the honors and benefits
of the Institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

Among the resolutions adopted by the
Wing Convention in Richmond, was the fol-
lowing-Col John f. Scruggs, of Fauquier,
offered the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Wings and Americans
of Virginia, in Convention assembled. have
listened with delight and satisfaction to: the
able and conclusive address of Hon. John
NJ. Bolts, delivered in this place to-day, and
that in their name he be requested to canvas
the State at every convenient point. in favor
of the election ofGosgin, Wiley and Preston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

We are not sorry our promising sister, Ore
gon, on the Pacific has been given place in
the family circle Of States; but there is one
feature in the conditions which is objection
able and unjust. We refer to that clause in
her Constitution which permits unnatural
i,ed foreigners to vote for members of the
House of Representatives. Humphrey Mar
shall, of Kentucky, submitted On amend
ment, with a view of overcoming this radi-
cal defect, but the House voted it down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Fire Marshal of New York, reports
OH the dangers incident to the Use of hot-air
furnaces not merely in regard to accidents
by fire, but in q sanitary point of view. The
evil effects of breathing an atmosphere from
which the oxygen has been expelled and the
air carbonized, are strongly pointed out, in a
manner which every mans experience must
confirm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Secretary of the Treasury, in response
to resolution adopted in the House of Rep
resentatives. short time ago, has sent in
communication embodying plan for reorgan-
izing the collection districts throughout the
country. 1t reduces the number from about
one hundred and forty to seventy-fve, vari-
GUS ports of entry and delivery being discon-
tinued, and the annual expense of collecting
the revenue being reduced nearly $4,000,
Sll7,743 of which falls upon New York. 1t
is proposed in the Senate to make still great
or reductions in the expenses. a bill, to car
nv out the views of the Secretary, will, it is
believed, be reported in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

Religious services ore now held, NJ s's'eu
,.,,ods' in tho Walnut Street Theatre I'D
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

A correspondent of the New York Herald,
writing from Richmond, gives dish of Nir-
ginia Politics, 30 far as they relate to the
Presidentship. He says that some of Mr..
Hunters friends are in favor of not bring
ing his name before the Charleston Conyen-
ton, he not being considered, at this time, as
available; but that they now wish 70 limit
their exertions to the defeat of Gov. Wise.
This policy is determined upon with an eye
to Hunters nomination in 1864, the idea
being that the selection Of a Northern man
next time would strengthen still more the
claims OF preference of the South in 1864,
and thus narrow down the sphere of compe-
tition to the few available national candidates
in the Southern section" We do not know on
what authority the correspondent Of the Her
aid makes these statements. or whether there
is any just foundation for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Post Office COMMITTEES in the Senate
has reported against an appropriation 70
.-o,;a. ;ca-hosts for the Potomac river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-16

The Minnesota papers say that the lndl-
ans in that part of the country are becoming
rapidly civilized. all those in the ncighbor-
hood of the settlements drinking whiskey,
chewing tobacco, lying, stealing and swear
ing equal to white men: and the other day a
young squaw committed suicide by hanging
herself on tree, on account of disappoint-
ment in love.