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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

The Grand Lodge Of the United States, Of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, as
scmbled, in annual communication, in the
Eryptian Saloon, at Odd Fellows Hall, in
Baltimore, on Monday morning, the NJ. W:
Grand Sire, S. Craighead, in the chair, and
all the grand officers present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

RsrTY-Two MILES DAY.-One OF the
most striking proofs of the regularity and
dispatch of the facilities for business afforded
by steam transportation, is found in the case
Of son of distinguished mechanical en-
gineer of Trenton, n. j., who attends daily
the scientific courses Of the Polytechnic Col
lege. Philadelphia, and returns home in the
afternoon. The distance between the two
cities is twenty-six miles. The interruptions
during the last year were fewer than those
which ordinarily cause detention when the
distance is but few squares. What CON
trast is this to Shakespeare's time, when the
school-boy went like a snail" The stu
dent refereed to has made his two trips da-
ly for nearly year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

A telegraphic dispatch announces the de-
cision, in Chicago, of the great Reaper suit
between Hussey and Mccormick, in favor Of
the former on all points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

The United States war steamer Fulton,
went ashore at the Island Of st. Rosas. in
..ale, on the 10th, aud now lies high and dry
breaking up. The officers, crew, and stores
were saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER p, 1859.

A complimentary dinner was given by the
Wings Of Lunenburg county, Va, last week,
to Robert Ridgway, esq, the able, jealous,
and untiring senior editor of the Richmond
Wing. 1t was compliment well-deserved.
Mr. Ridgway made an eloquent speech on the
occasion. Speeches were also made by seve-
ral other gentlemen, and letters were read
from A. ii. ii. Stuart, j. NJ. Bolts, VIM. Ii.
Macfarland, Wyndham Robertson, X. I.
Daniel. and others We shall make extracts,
hereafter from these speeches and letters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

The boys in Boston, who were convicted
Of setting fire to the House Of Reformation,
on Deer Island, have been sentenced to long
terms of imprisonment at hard labor, in the
House of Correction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

The New York Herald says:-""e count
upon scrub race in 1860, with four cand'-
dates in the field, US in 1924, and an election
Nv the House of Representatives"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

The National Intelligencer says that the
publication Of the Government ADVERTISE
msnts has been withdrawn" from that paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Great confidence is felt, and satisfaction
expressed. at the appointment Of Gen. Scott
on mission Of peace to the disputed Islands
on the Northwest coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Hon. Albert ii. Tracy, an old and wealthy
resident Of Buffalo, New York, died on Mon
day. Mr.. Tracy was born June Il, 1893, in
Norwich, Conn. lie studied medicine, but
at the age of Is removed to New York. where
he studied law, aud was admitted to the bar
in 1915. lie was member of Congress
from 1919 to 1895, representing the district
comprisinga large part Of Western New
York. Subsequently he served eight years
in the State Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Hon. Joseph Holt Postmaster General
has left Washington on visit to hen''cky'
to be absent about two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

DR.. Smethurst, who was convicted of poi
soning Miss Bankes, near London, aud sem
fenced to be hanged, has been respited by
the Queen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

We have, without exception, the best bank
note engraving in the world, and we have
also more counterfeit bank-notes than any
other country with paper currency. The
ingenuity of our engravers is taxed and
tasked, to produce bank-notes which the
counterieiter cannot initiate, and yet forgeries
arc exceedingly flush For example, as we
learn from Peterson's Counterfeit Dctector
rs many as fifty-eight new counterfeits have
been put into circulation within the last
fortnight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

The violent rain-storm of Friday night and
Saturday extended over a considerable por-
ton of the country. and was preceded by
By very cool weather On Wednesday last
a srow-storm of fifteen minutes duration
prevailed mt Florida, Mass, and nearly whit
ened the ground. On the same night ice
formed at Chestertown, Md. In various Sec
tons of Maine there were rain, hail and
snow, and in Connecticut there was a killing
FROST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Lawrence Tod, citizen of Illinois, who
died some weeks since, has devised his estate
(S30,000l to Girard College, in Philadelphia
The deceased was of Danish parentage and
formerly commanded packet between Phil
adelphia and New York. At that time he
became acquainted with Stephen Girard,
and seems to have carried to the West, where
he went soon after, a most exalted idea of
the disposition which Girard made of his
estate. With this feeling, he has devised to
the College his estate. MIR. Tod had no
family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Tux PorATo DISEASE IL lRELAND.-The
Cork papers will have it that the blight IN
its Oldest and worst form has attacked the
potato crop in that quarter. The fact OF
its actual appearance there has been several
times noticed in the local journals, but now
the tale is told more circnmstantlally than
usual, and is no longer set down as flying
runner. The Examiner says:
ave regret to say that 50 far as has come
under our observation, in the rural districts,
for many miles around the city, potato disease
is becoming very general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

TIE SMASH At HAyRE-DE-GRAcE.-Ihe
opening Of a channel through the "Swash" or
bar at the mouth of the Susquehanna has been
completed, and the Government dredge boats
left there on Tuesday. Congress approprr'-
ated $1,000 for the work which nearly
finished it. The citizens Of Port Deposit ana
IIavre-de- Grace. raised several hundred dol,
lars to complete it, and there is now opened
entirely through the swash, channel loo
feet wide and Is feet deep. which isa great
improvement to the navigation of the river,
rs 1t allows vessels of much heavier draught
to pass up it.-CeeH Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

DEArus Ey STEAM TRAyELaNG.-ltappears
from tables that have been carefully com
piled that since Sji some seventeen railroad
accidents have occurred III the United States
which could lay claim to the dignity OF first.
class horrors tie list OF killed and wounded
footing up three hundred and three OF tie
former and six hundred and twelve Of the
latter. But the above statement is wholly
ccipsed by a comparison of the Fl CURES, with
the losses, which have been sustained on our
Western rivers for the first six months OF the
present year. During this brief period no
less than three hundred and sixty-scvcn lives
have been lost 10y the snasslng, explosion,
cunfiagration, &c. of boats--not to mention
nearly two millions of dollars worth of
property which has been destroyed IN the
same way. River travel is thus shown to be
ten times as dangerous. or At least deadly, rs
travel by the cars-the destruction OF lie for
six years hy the one being but little greater
than for six months by the other g!Nal"
Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Mr.. Horace II. Day. Of lndia-rubber i'm
mortality, has invented elastic suspenders
for ladies': so that they may hang their petit
coats from their shoulders. instead Of fasten-
ing them about their hips. A good thing,
we dare say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21
The organization of the next House of Rep

resentatiyes continues to be matter of spec
ulation to hundreds Of those who expect from
it share Of the contingent fund of the House.
and others. Some think that the Republicans
will take Mr.. Etheridge, of Tennessee, in case
that gentleman should be found to hold the
balance of power, through the Southern OF
position members. But this is hardly pro-
bable, as the Republicans think themselves
strong enough to hazard contest for Mr..
Sherman or Mr.. Grow. They may fall back
on the plurality plan Of election, whereby
MIR. Banks was chosen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Gu.xo.-Ten cargoes Of this fertilizer ar
rived here on Friday last An active demand
is anticipated by dealers.-Rirh. Why
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

Judge Douglas has arrived IN Washington
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

TIE REVIVAL IL lRELASp.-The eStraor-
binary revival in Ireland has become 50 wide
spread, now extending into every part OF the
kingdom and penetrating even t" Connausht,
that the Presbyterian Church Of Ireland, as
we learn from the New York Observer, is
about to appeal 70 the Christians of this
country for pecuniary assistance in sustain
ing missionary labor. \ ieputation for this
purpose is already on the way. ltconsists Of
the Rev. DR.. Edgar, one Of the nohlest phil
anthropists Of Ireland, Key; payid Wilson,
Of Limerick. and Rev. ) Dill, Of Ballymena.
DR.. Cooke is one OF the dcputatlon, but his
coming is not certain. a meeting Of clergy
men and laymen was held in New York, on
Monday last in the consistory Of the Dutch
Church. and Il committee appointed to make
arrangements and receive the deputatlon and
welcome them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

CANAL SrRvrr.-Thc party OF Engineers
engaged in making preliminary survey Tor
the James river and the kanawlla canal, are
now encamped about four miles from the
Sweet Springs Coy. Wise, who has been
for the last week examining the yarlnns routes
on the western side Of the mountains, Is now
with the party in their camp on Potts Creek,
but will leave for the east III i day or two.
The object of the survey is 10 determine II a
route up Potts Greek. thence to Second
Creek, by tunnel, and down t" Greenbr'er'
possesses any advantages over the route now
selected and locate! up punlaPs Creek
leaving Jackson river at CoyinSton.
Ii is the belief of the Chel Engineer that
the route by Dunlaps Creek requires much
less lockage with the same distance Of tun-
milling; also, that il affords much better sit
uations for reservoirs. To prove the advan-
tascs to the people, some Of whom think il,
Dunlap's route, not the most practicable, Is
the object Of the survey OF the Pott s.
Lynchbmy IITyiniaa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

A New LocK-The impossiblity of rem
dering strong-box entirely safe against
theft by means Of skeleton keys, has led a
lucksmith in franktort-onthe-M Main To hit
upon the ingenious idea If constructing a
strong box without any key hole, at all, and
which even the owner himself cannot open.
Why, what's the use of such box: you will
ask But observe. inside is Il clockwork,
the hand Of which the owner places at the
hour and minute when he again wants ac-
cess 10 the box. The clockwprk begins to
move as soon rs the id is shut, and opens
the lock from the inside at the moment
which the hand Of the clock indicates
Time, dependent upon the owner, is the key
To the lock-a key which can neither be sto-
len from him nor initiated.
The trade with Liberia is opening largely
with New York Last week there was 4
merchant from Sierra Leone, in heavy job
bing House in Chambers street lie was
originally from North Carolina, and went
to Liberia many years since. Now he Is an
intelligent merchant there, and is engaged
III active trade. lie purchased largely Of
dry goods, d a substantial. plain character,
and paid his cash like III opulent white
man. although ''back rs the ace of spades. !"
Ills wife was with him, and in his various
purchases, she stood By, and her tastes and
opinions were often consulted.
IMMENSE PEAcm ORcuaRn.-The Cassidy
peach orchard, III Sassatras Neck, in this
county, now the property Of Mr.. Reybold Of
Delaware, comprises GjD acres, from which
the proprietor has already realized over $780,
900 this season, and expects his sales to ex-
coed, before the season is over, $4,000. The
orchard, with its busy hive Of industrious
'pickers,' is u great curiosity, and worth a
visit 10 those who are not familiar with the
business.-Cscd, .M., Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21

A CARD.-Doct F. W. POWELL. wand and y.
n nounce to the citizeH- Of Mid'''"I -, w
ciuiiy. that he has tbs day assoria''u |t,.,r,,.
J. LUCK with him, in the prn'u'' =, ,..Ii, N
sion. Office, the same heretofore "''u .,lu
Powell. Mlddlvburs, .uS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01
HON. JOHN r. HALE AND THE HARPERS
FERRY INSURNECTION.
CIucAoo, Oct. q, 1859.

lInCAV0, VCt Oh IooV'
ecnator Hale publishes letter In the Chicago Pres
and Tribune Of this CITY, this morning, in reference 70 tho
hxRAps attempt to impliceie him in fo Harpors Forty
nsnrrecon He says he win not undertake the task Of
vmoicatng other gentlemen whose have been men,
noned BUT az far relates himself he can only reply
ny denying every word and syllable Of tho charge pro
nounsns the whole false from beginning TO cpd and chal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01
MORE COUNSEL FOR BROWN.


Judge LGssen and George sennot left this afternoon for
Virginia. having been retained counsel for Brown aud
ether parties implicated at tho Harpors Ferry riot Judge
Russell has active republican politician and is
now Justice Of the Superior Court Nr. scnnoss rs
young man. democratic in principles and quite eminent
as successful advocate in criminal CAGES Il Is reported
that Hon. B. r. Butler the democratic nominee for Co
vernon, has also been engaged by Browns friends 70
take part in tic defence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01

longing me world for particle Of testimony, written or
verbal sustaining tho charge thus made. Hc never had
any knowledge or inumsaon hat John Brown, or any
other person, contemplated insurroson In vrg
ma elsewhere He pledges himself that tbs evidence
laid before The Grand Jury Of Maryland or Virginia, and
they md BIN, 70 70 there for trial. M. go. .--.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01
1HE CONFESSION OF COPELAND.

CLkvKIAND, Uct VI, ISuo
Tho confession Of Copeland, one Of tho Chariestown
isoners TO Marshal johnson Of this State, Is pubshed
here today lie says no was furnished with money 70
pay hs e.1es 10 Virginia by the two Messrs. Plumb,
Of 0berAn he also says that Mrs. sturtevant, Of this
city, knew all about Browns plans, and no supposed her
husband did. The latter however, denies any knowledge
Of the transaction Mr.. G u. Iangstone, colorod man,
y aso implicated There are no other aeyelopemeata.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01

There was Intense excitement. Brown sat up IN bed
while the verdict was rendered. e.----~-------
The jury md him guilty q treason, advising aua con-
spring with slaves and others to rebel and FOR murder
the first degree
Brown lay down quickly, and said nothing
There was no demonstration Of any kind VI q f-gN4
Dir. Chiffon moved Of judgment, both on &C.
count OF errors in the Indictment and erroes IN tho
verdict.
The objection In regard to the indictment has already
been stated The PRISONER has been tried for an offence
not appearing on the record Of the Grand Jury-o yer-
vict not on each count separately but was general
verdict on the whole indictment. NaN
IOur report here breaks OIL 4ss05S "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01
f,rurf Caicndar--Thfs nav.

CcyrrNu Courr, CRCvr.--fart / as before. Part D.
25so 2s02 3,3o0, 2l2S, pss, 2820, 2G22 262f, 28os
0s1s, 3oso 49, 1895, 2ea6, e4S 2osi, 2,sle,
2GIs, 2AS0, 2b7L
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-01


knew the pcnnxy for doing was his own Es. In the
opening he had sense enough to know bter than that
but wanted the citizens Of Virgins calmly to fold their
arms and lot him usurp the government, rnanumt our
slaves, ocnfcate the property Of shareholders, and with
out drawing trigger sheddMg blood, permit him %
take possession Of hls Commonwealth and mako anoter
ayti Such idea Is too abhorrsat 70 pursue. So too
the idea that Brown shed blood only in sefdofence
was too absurd to require argument, BE glories
IN coming here TO violate our aws, end says
he had counted the cost know what he was about and
was ready to abide the CONSEQUENCE That proves ma
ucc Thus admitting everything charged, hc knew his
life was forfeited be failed Then, Is NOT the case made
out beyond ali reasonable donbtcyen beyond any IN
reasonable doubt ndused in by the widest fanatic We
therefore, ask his conviction, 70 ndcae the majesty OF
the law While have patiently bcrne delays, as well
hero as outside in the community, in preservation Of
the character OF Virginia, that piumcs isssN On
q moral character, as well physical, and on
orally and ~, devotion 70 truth and right wo ask you TO
discard everything else, and render your verdict as you
are sworn to do As the administrators Of c;vi ursdc-
ton we ask than ii % yonr duty 10 douo loss
Jrs.oc tho ceutro upon which the Deity sits. There is
another column which represents It's mercy. You have
nothing 10 do with that stands firmly On the column
Of Justice. Administer according 70 your law acquit
TIC prisoner you can; but Justice requires you by
your verdict TO taae his Ee stand by that column up
rightly, but strongly and lei rctribuvo Justice, he Is
guilty, scnd him before that Maker who y u settle The
cres:icn for ever and ever,
Mr.. HrSnI closed At halr past one
Daring most OF tho arguments to-.ay, Brown Nv 90
h,s tnck with hia eyes closed. tt
Mr.. cErscN asked tho Court 70 instyuc. The jury mat
Il they believed the prisoner not citizen Of virginia,
but Of another Sa.o, they carnc, ccnyjcs On count O
treason.
The Covna declined saying The ecastan dd not gre
rights and ,mmupHss alone, but also imposed fcspo1s'
binteR.
Mr. C,u.Toy asked snother Instruction 10 the eiiccs .s
tho iuty mtg. be satscd that tho pace were Tie oaoace
WIS committed was within tho boundaries Of Jefsrson
county, which " Ce0r! granted.
A recess was tkcn for hall % a9asi when the Jury
came In with ysrsiist. uaH
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-08
spttiat Outitrs,
To the Amlctcd.-Let no false deucacy prever

To the AiIlIcted.--Let no false delicacy prevent
the invalid from seeking medical reliefthe card of
Dr. l.. J. CzAPKAY, to be found in another column, in
dicates where to obtain reliable and competent ply
scian 1t is seldom that we are called upon to bear
testimony in favor of the skill of any phy ysican, but
a sense of duty well as justice demands that we
should not pass nr. Czapkay by, without something
more than mere mention. Unlike the greater por
ton of those who thrust themselves and their nOstrums
before the public, whose practices are empirical, Dr.
Czapkay is gentleman of rare medical and scientific
attainments having held the position ofchief surgeon
of the liberating army during the late Hungarian
Revolution, being voted honorary member of the
Philadelphia College of Medicine and is possessed Of
all the requisite experience and skill for the
full practice Of his profession. 1t is to the and adj
vice of such a physician would recommend all
suffering from the effects OF sexual private diseases
feeling assured that in all such complaints, whether
arising from Infection ndiscreon, self-abuse, loss
of vrlty, he guarantee, from his extensive prac
tice speedy an1 permanent cure. To those suffer
ing from the effects OF physical and mental debility,
We would say, let common sense take the place Of
false modesty, and seek such advice will save you
from an untmey grave, and lead you back again TO
pristine health, consult DIR. Czapkay, whom cheer
fully endorse As a skul and tried physician, capa-
bic of coping with and successfully eradcatins those
sclfinficed mseres, the evils of empirical practices
and all diseases of seminal nature DR.. Czapkay's
rooms Sacramento street, opposite the Pacific
Mail Steamship Co.'S office, San francisco.
dec16-3n
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-08

CorYNG-PAPER-The paper is imPregna-
ted with preparation Of iron, say the pro-
tosulphate of iron, by any convenient means
in the manufacture of paper Chat is to say
when the paper is in the pulp; y or, after it is
made. it can be passed between felt-coversd
rollers supplied with a solution of the proto-
sulphate or other suitable preparation ofiron.
letter written with common writing ink,
having an infusion of nut gals, or the tanno-
galate Of iron at its base (or any ink con
tanning tannin,) when covered with n damp
sheet of the paper prepared as above shown
and squeezed in "eopying-preGs, will give
good copy or by adding to the ink above
mentioneda a little pyrogallic acid and sugar.
such writing, when covered with n damp
sheet of copying paper, will yield good
copy by the single pressure of the hand. 1t
is only necessary to put sheet of blotting-
paper or oil-paper between the damp copy
ing paper and the hand and then rub over
the writing firmly. as in the act of blotting =
letter, thus dispensing with the use Of any
copyng.press. This process has been pat
tented in England by James Hogg, Of Edin-
burg, Scotland-Erchdnge
Daily national Democrat., 1859-01-08
/New Medical Snlt.--The most remarkabl

New Medical Salt.--The most remarkable
4 discovery in medical science since the days Of
EGalen, is the Antphlo CYSTIC Salt, recently discover
h ed by Doct F. Coggswel, of Boston. 1t is per-
u feet substitute for the lancet, the leach and the
blister never failing diseases of inhammato
nv nature. This wonderful combination of chemical
salts is not patent medicine but the prescription Of
an eminent physician. 1t only diseases caused
bv inflammation, such as Rheumatism, Brain Fever,
Neuralgia Scrofua, Dyspepsia, Ulcers, Gravel Ash-
ma, Piles, Venereal and cutaneous diseases, and in
short all diseases proceeding from inflammation, wheth-
er Of the head chest, lungs, throat abdomen or eN
tremties Its effect is to balance the fUtds of the
body and eg,dLjse the circulation of the blood. 1t
operates in the prevention and of malignant dis
eases in precisely the same manner as the vaccine
matter which it resembles alike in its application and
effects This chemical combination is powerful and
instantaneous in its results that the dose is only what
will adhere to quill dipped in the Salt, and held to
tongue for one minute. The most astounding results
have invariably followed its use in the Atlantic saes
and thousands of testimonials to its virtues can be
furnished, if required. Works, however, and not
FAITH, is what's asked for this Salt; try it and it will
prove its own efficacy 1t is put up in d. rachm pack
ages price two dollars, and will be forwarded by mail
post paid to any part of the country upon receipt
of that sum addressed to REDINGTON & co. San
Francisco. Full directions accompany each pack
age As soon as a supply can be received, it will
be for sale by all Druggists in the State. h
RICE COFFIN & CO., y
Agents for Marysvie. !
General Agents REDINGTON & CO.,
JaoteQ WLoIesaIa Dru0gists San Francisco !