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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

/; is reported from Rome, that an exquisite
statue of Venus has been discovered in II
vineyard, half mile beyond the Porta Por-
tesse. 1t is said to rival in some respects
the famed Venus de Medici but is of Il less
ideal type. The head Was found at a short
distance from the torso. and is minus the
nose and u portion Of the lip. The arms
and hands also are imperfect. The marble
is Parian and the character Of the sculpture
Lrrcian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRIWEEkLf BY
EDGAR sN0WDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY IL. 1859.

News FROM EuRoPE.-As each steamer ar
riyes from EUROPE, We have tidings more and
more confrmatory of the rapid approach Of
WAR. According to the last reports, the
Austrians have crossed the Ticino. in which
event the war must have actually begun.--
The alliance Of Russia with France, if true
is an important event The next news will,
probably, bring Us intelligence decisive Of
what is to be the condition of Europe, and
who are t. be the combatants, for some time
10 come. ...... ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The death Of NJ. de Tocqueville already
more than one prematurely announced is
now unhappily a fact, only too well estab-
lished. The author Of La Democraticque en-
Amerique died at Cannes, on the 10th ult.,
ut the age of 54 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

We stated Yesterday that six of the ODER
lin slaye-rescuers had plead guilty before the
United States Court, at Cleveland, and We're
fined sos each, and imprisoned twenty-fonr
hours. The cases of these prisoners have
drawn forth letter from Joshua X. Gidd-
ings, of Ohio, in which he INDUCES in most
infamamatorY language.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

A valuable auxiliary To the system Of col
legiate education at Harvard, is soon to be
inaugurated. The one thing needtul to u
full and proper development of the pAysiq"s
Of the students has been obtained mainly
through the instrumentality of the Rev. Prof
Huntington. whose interest in the subject Of
the physical training of the students doubt
less infected large-hearted but modest in
dividual, whose name has not transpired,
who gave the sum of $40, 900 for the purpose
Of erecting Il gymnasium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

We are informed of the death by drowning
of Mr.. William ii. Elfng seaman, which
took place in the harbor of Demarara. on the
9th ult. Mr.. Fling was. We believe, origin
ally from New York, but has been sailing
out of Baltimore for anumber otyears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The Post Office Department, with the view
of obtaining accurate and reliable informa-
ton. as to the number Of letters transmitted
in the mails, has 80 changed the blank form
ofthe account of mails sent" as to secure Of
fetal entries therein, of the number ofletters
sent from each post Office; thus to enable the
department in future, to report the aggre-
gate number of letters mailed throughout the
United States in each fiscal year. or during
any specified period of shorter duration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11
The Nav anniversaries have commenced

The May anniversaries have commenced
in New York, and on Sunday preliminary
religious services were held by the Protes-
tant Episcopal Society for Seamen; the
Home for the Friendless; the American
Home Missionary Society; the New York
Bible society; the American Home and For
eiQn Christian Union, and the Sabbath
School of the Berean Church. The regular
reports were presented in some ca-es; in 9th
ers there were religious services only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The Southern Convention" was to have
met in Vieksburg, on the 9th inst. We have
seen published but few appointments from
the Southern States to this Southern Con-
yention"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

A southern paper suggests the propriety OF
sending those persons who are caught while
engaged in the slave trade, to the north to
be tried, and sending south for trial those
who disobey the fugitive slave law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The fishermen on the Hudson. says the
Albany Evening Journal, are not having Il
very abundant season. The shad are scarce,
and very few have yet been taken above
HYDE Park. And even below that point
they are scarce. Some suppose that the tide
freshets and prevailing winds about the
time the fish should have passed into the
North river diverted them from their course,
and sent more of them than usual into the
East river where they are more plenty than
IN preyiOua seasons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The Washington Constitution. concludes
an article on what it calls the dead Issues"
of party, referring particularly to slavery in
the Territories and kindred topics, with the
following "reminiscences and illustration
after the great earthquake of Lisbon. the
King of Portugal asked his minister Pombsl
what was to be done? and the latter won the
intimate and enduring confidence of his SOW
ereign by his wise, practical reply: Bury
the dead. and find food for the living" We
have buried the dead. and it now behooves
us ito find food for the bring"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

Wykoff replies in the New York Herald
to the comments of several leading papers,
upon his appointment to what be calls "his
mission to China"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

John Heart, esq, formerly editor Of the
Charleston Mercury, has been appointed su-
rer;ntendent of Public Printing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The Young Mems Christian Association of
Philadelphia, have again commenced holding
their tent services, which were so popular last
summer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

Pronouncing.-"La! ma, here's beagle"
Ma, Ireproachfully) "A beagle! Oh! you
hignorant gal. Wy. lisa howl" Keeper OF
the meusserie-"A1esp arding, mum, It's an
sWk"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11
summer.

Phelan has declined the challenge Of See
rister to repsss the game Of billiards recently
played at Detroit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

Nimrod Strickland, ESQ.,, has become sdi
<or Of the Pslnsylvanisn, d Phlsdslphis-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The Secretary Of the Treasury has return
ed to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11
ICOMACSICATED,

INUhNlNINaIEU
As an evidence of the confidence felt by
the friends of Mr. Thomas Us to that gen.
tleman's success, we will state that gen.
teman from fauquier county. well posted
in regard to the political complexion Of that
county, made bet with a gentleman of this
city, on Monday night of $50 to 500! to
Sl-that fauquier would go for Thomas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

The New Orleans Bulletin brags of having
already green corn, full grown, and remark
ABLY delicious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

In reference to the statement in the Lon
don Herald, concerning Sir Gore Ouseley's
treaty in Nicaragua, published in yester-
days Gazette the Washington Constitution
says
1--WE have reason to believe that the ob!ec-
tions Of Great Britain to the Ouseley treaty,
are both in reference to what it contains and
to what it omits. 1t is understood to contain
an offensive provision for controlling the
legislation of Great Britain on the subject of
foreign enlistments. and it fails to accomplish
the desired surrender Of the Mosquito Pro
tectorate. 1t may now be fairly expected
that the Central American questions will be
happily adjusted upon terms honorable to all
parties concerned; that the Mosquito Protec-
torate will be surrendered; that the Bay Is
land will be returned to the sovereignty Of
Honduras; and that the American policy in
in reference to the transit routes will be the
common policy of both the United States and
Great Britain. This will be result which
must prove gratifying to the entire country. ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11
. CAR D

IN CARD.
i THE PUBLIC Persons Wishing to visit
the Country during the Summer, may find comfor-
table accommodations at
TAYLOR's HOTEL. Winchester,
At moderate rates. by the Week OF Month. Rooas
LARGE AsD AiEr. SILAS j. SANDERS,
NJ l2-eolm Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-11

DIR. 8. z. GULICK
HAS located at Auandsle, Fairfax County, and
II offers to the public his Professional services.
ICY G-so4T"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28

want Of means. These have now been suo>
piled BY Mr. Stevens, and, as soon as the
necessary arrangements can be made, the
trip will be undertaken. Mr. Wise is per-
feotly cop6dent Of his success in a balloon
which will carry sufficient ballast TO enable
him to remain at the requisite height above
the surface Of the ocean, and declares that
such voyage will be attended with lesa
danger than sailing in the most approved
steam ships. He has entirely broken Of
from LaMountain, in company with whom
ne made the late trip from ST Louis toward
the Atlantic sea board The latter may ac.
company him in balloon Of his own. OF
follow, If he likes, but he has nothing to do
with the balloon Of Mr.. Wise. There is no
assurance that the undertaking will be sue
cessful but certain II is that MIR. Wise will
make the trial The fearlessness and de.
termination which he has exhibited on for
mer occasions, together with the exertions
which, he has been making for years, tC
raise funds sufficient to enable him TO make
the experiment show that he win attempt
1t, whatever the result may be- He ha,
chosen the month Of September because the
weather is generally finer, and the winds
iairer than at any other season Of the year
II he succeens in crossing in safety II will
be an era in the history of balOOning, and
will make his name as well known as that Of
Robert Fulton.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
The Crops HereabOuts.

The Corn looks pretty well in the Miami
bottoms, between Dayton aud Miamisburg. with
the exception Of that in few fields, which is
very uneven, and is shooting tassel at Abort
three feet from the ground. We were informed
yesterday that on the upland the corn was nearly
ruined and that great deal Of it had been 'fired,
by the heat. We think the report Of damage
rather exaggerated, though the hot weather, in
the absence Of rain, has doubtless contributed
70 shorten the yield. We noticed quite mum
Der Of fields on the hills in which the corn
looked in better condition than much that we
saw in the bottoms. Upland soil, we have
always heard. will better stand drouth than the
light. loose loan Of the valley and we are
inclined to give credit to the claim. We will
not here PbilosOphise on the subject. The lack
OF rain has given the corn hereabeut backset
from which it is not possible for it to altogether
recover under the most favorable circumstances
A good, soaking rain would. we believe, have
the effect Of filling out somewhat the blossom
end Of the ear, bat would not make any greater
length to the cob. We will hope that the failure
in the corn crop Of the Miami Valley will not
be one fourth that predicted by some Of our
farmers, who, we are constrained to say, gen.
orally make things worse than they really
are"
The tobacco looks we'll, although it want,
rAin badly. 1t will not be quite as heavy a,
twas last season but what it lacks in bulk
will be more than made up in quality. We
venture tie prediction that. despite the anxiety
felt in some quarters about the tobacco crop,
1t will be Of better quality this season than
ever before in this Valley, and consequently
bring better price Those who think over
grown stalksand leaves constitute tobacco, will
probably argue that the larger the straw the
better will be the grain crop.
Late potatoes are only "middling" The
drought has told" against them yet the
farmers assure us that they will "turn ou,
tolerable, after all" This is good news, and
we hope it may prove true. Late turnips will
be abundant, while good cabbage will be scarce.
The short grass which has been exposed to
the scorehing rays Of the sun for the past month
is burned to the ground, and on hill sides is |
burned into the ground The pasture in the
woods, and sheltered places, is yet good, and il
We should have ram soon, we will have pretty
good late pasture almost every where.
Let US be thankful that the grain crops have
been more than usually abundant, and that;this
will more than make up to US what we lose
in the late crops. We are fortunate above many
OF our neighboring States. after all ; and we
should return thanks to the "Giver of all Good.
rather ths1 offer up narnu.inSs at the "ways
Of Providence.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28

BocThe wheat crop of this country, ius
harvested, is set down at 10000, 900 bush.
els, or about 10000 900 barrels, or one and
three fitths of barrel of -four for every one
OF the 5,OOO,0 900 of individuals in this ooun.
try From those figures it would seem the
snrpiusage for export would be exceedingly
slim but the great amount of Indian corn
produced enters largely into the food con.
sumed by our people In this estimate of
the wheat crop, Ohio is given production
OF 2O,OOOOOO bushels Pennsylvania 25-
100000, N. York 100000, Illinois 90.
Ooo,OOO The New England States have de.
creased in their production of wheat. but
the West has increased four to one The
amount of land under wheat cultivation this
year is thirty-three per cent. greater than in
1900. We frequently hear of production
oil thirty one bushels to the acre, but the
actual production per acre is estimated not
to average two thirds of that amount
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
The Scienoa of Rallnnninn

The late voyage of Messrs. Wise and La
1tAin, and the fact that Mr.. Thadeu
ms, Of New York, has furnished tn
'r er gentleman with means for the con
,tion Of q balloon of sufficient capacit,
" Ososs the Atlantic trip which he pro-
poses to undertake in September-has nat
urally led the people to take more inteAes
in the subject of ballooning than was eyei
before manifested 1t has been a favorite
idea with Mr.. Wise for some years past Il
cross over to Europe in balloon, and bis
late experiment has satisfied him that he
can, without difficulty, accomplish the un.
dertaking. He is entitled to the merit Of
having carefully studied and mastered the
scientific principles of eronautics, and he is
among the most enthusiastic of his profess
sion. He was formerly a piano forte ma
ker, in Philadelphis, but in 1885 betook
himself to ths trade of ballooning, and has
probably made more ascents than any man
living, The voyage across the Atlantic, an,
paling as it would appear to most men, has
no terrors for him, but he contemplates the
excursion with the utmost oomplacency.
VI such daring spirit is he that, but a
snort time after commencing the practice of
his new profession, he resolved to test the
practicability OF descending in safety in
the balloon after it had burst at the eleys-
tion OF mile or two. And he did actually
accomplish this feat on two separate occa-
slons The first was in Pennsylvania in 49,
5sI when his balloon exploded at the ex-
treme height Of l3, 900 feet His descent was
much more rapid than he supposed it would
bei he was thrown ten feet from the car
when 1t struck the earth and was someWbat
injured. But short time had elapsed, how,
eVor, before he determined 10 make the ex-
pertinent again, which he did at Philadel.
phiA during the same year, and descended
In perfect safety in a balloon which he burst
at the elevation of mile.
Prof Wise's enlarged experience has
shown him that there is current of wind
constantly blowing from west to east with
the velocity Of forty or even sixty miles per
hour, according to its height from the earth
As early as lS4s he proposed to some gen,
tlemsn Of Philadelphia the project of ma
king an @riAl trip across the Atlantic. Thsv
first supposed him to be in jest but when
they found he was in sober earnest declined
giving oountenance to such madcap under
taking. He then determined to preset ps.
tition to Congress upon the subject, asking
pecuniary assistance. BY the time Con-,
gress met he had enlarged his idea of cross.
ing the Atlantic 10 that of sailing round the
world. He presented petition to that el-
feet to Congress at the ensuing session. II
was referred to the committee on naval af-
fairs, which made no report upon the sub
ject. Although they might not have doubt
ID that ne had nerve sufficient to make the
attempt, they had some doubts as to its praoI
and perhaps they acted wisely in
refusing to supply him with the necessary
apdS. The great drawback which he has
~ - struggle SItb, hitherto, has bSsn the
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28

IHE ENGLISH CANDIDArE-The London
News dsVOtes lengthy article to the advo-
oaey Of Mr. Seward for the Presidency of
the U. States, and advises him what 10 do
IN regard to the African slave trade and in
favor Of negroes generally when he bscomss
the occupant of the White House. Mr., Sew.
ard is now in Europe and probably dictated
the article. AT all events he must feel CRATE.
tul for such disinterested concern in his Do
lltical welfare, and for the anxiety of the
English editor to furnish US with an Aboli,
tion Chief Magistrate
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28

CoME ovRR.-Judge Delaplane, of High
lana county, prominent and Influential
wing In past years, has come out in q let
tor in which he says that he can no lOnge,
support the Republican party. The attempts
oil that party to nullify the laws of the gen,
elai government and shameful treatment
wniOn Judge Swan received in the late Black
hepupllcan State Convention, has induced
Judge Delaplane and thousands of other hon
sss wings to sever their connection. They
election. 'O'''
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28

HeA-lt is announced that Commodore Shu-
brick is soon to make an official excursion
around the lakes, for the purpose ofinspecs,
ing the light houses, and becoming thorough,
ly conversant with the details of the ser.
vice.
H3-Shaw>bee-nay, noted Pottawatomie
chief died at his residence, near Norris
Grundy County, ILL.,, on the 10th inst, aged
seventy five years. He was a nephew of Te-
cumseh.
Sar The Bishop of Arkansas and the Bish.
Op of Pittsburg have gone to Rome on an of.
fetal visit to the Pope.
B@-John Cobb, young man of eighteen,
was hung at Atlanta, Ga, lately, for shoot,
ing wealthy libertine who had seduced his
sister. Cobb was convicted and sentenced
last year, but the feeling in his behalf was
90 strong that Governor Ellis was induced
to repriVe him for twelve months.
pSron Thursday the 18th inst, Jack
Cunningham, who was attending moving
or reaping machine, at Round Prairie in
the upper part of Edwards County, ILL.,, got
before the knives for the purpose of fixing
something about the machine, when the
horses started, and caught tho unfortunate
man, cutting both legs off entirely. He died
In very short time from loss of blood.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
Emancipation in England

The last plank Of British bigotry is about
being sent adrift, and the odious Catholic
Oath question, which was favorably decided
last session by the Tories, is to be followed,
in this session, by the destruction Of the
barrier which holds Catholics, as such, away
from certain high Offices Of state The law
Of tolerant England" as framed by it's
Wings, depriyes any Catholic of filing,
among others, the noble post upon which
Sir Thomas More reflected honor-of FILL
ing it either in England or Ireland We
mean the Office of Lord Chancellor. This
tolerant law also excludes Catholics from
the Office of Prime Minister, or from that of
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Besides these
there are numerous other restrictions of
like nature. With the destruction last year
of that portion of the law which required
all officials to swear against the Pope aud
the Pretender, and to make other equally
absurd declarations, it was natural that the
ground so broken would be further extend
ed. With this view Sir William Somerville
Hs'' StNNS''h Al oih W Opcu al OuceS IN
der the Crown, excluding none, to Catholics
At present they fill all the Offices to which
they are allowed access. The chief Offices
in the judiciary, in the army in tue navy,
in the general administration of the country,
in the royal household, are held by Catho-
lies. The chief dignitaries of the several
peerage ranks are represented by Catholic
mobiles. Itseems absurd that any restriction
should exist in boastfully free country in
this progressive and liberal age, and there
does not appear to be any good ground for
supPosing, that the prohibitions will contin-
ne Remove this last barrier from the Sub,
lect, and then emancipate the Sovereign; for
the veriest slave in Britain, in a religions
sense is the ruler, who must be of that faith
which the law ordains, and that only.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
Democratic State Ticket.

FOR GOVERNOR,
RUFUsP. RANNEY, Of Cuyahoga County.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM H. Stafford, Of Ross County.
JUDaE OF THH sUPRRMR COURT,
HENRY @. WHITMAN, Of Fairfield Co.
AUDITOR OF STATE,
&. VVGiifSissS DORSEY, ss Miami County,
TRKAsURER OF STATE,
WILLIAM BUSHNELL, Of Richland Co
SECRETARY OF STATE,
JACOB REINHARD, Of Franklin County
BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS,
JAMES TOMLINSON, of Washin gton Ca
COMMON SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
CHARLES N. ALLEN, Of Harrison Co
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
CITY PRoPnRTYiI

CITY PROPHRTY!I
Jehernon st.-A handsome Lot. west side, below
eth at. small Frame upon a.
Second st.-Heuae and Lot below Perry north
side. House, Two-story Briek-
Large and convenient Lot6Ox20O.
brown st.-Opposito Buckeye 1t. Large Brick
Houne and large Lot CHEAP.
Brown ht.-Corner OF Ann. TwO-story Double
Brick House, good Cellar, Wen,
Cintern, sc. VIII rent 20 pay 10
per cent. on the investment.
MeDonough st.-Oppoaite Barr. Two-story Frame
House. Lot 6Oxl50
Ftfth st.-Corner OF Montgomery. Fine Lot.
small Frame House.
ALSO:
FORTY LOTSi-On the Hill between I'd and 5th sta, q,
and large number OF vacant Lots
In dinerent parts Of the city. For
sale cheap, or to exchange for other
property.
CHAs. \. CLARKE
Real Estate Agent,
Clegg'a Building, Cd st.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28

IA medical friend informs US that
wnsn mes are plenty sickn ss is SCARCE. II
'uea ls 1as case, the present summer win Be
Snfirsly free from spidsmIes.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
City PrOperty-Desirabic Resi-
dencel

offer for sale on reasonable terms,
low Perry.
The House is large Andeommodious, with all the
modern Improvements and conYeniencesj is finely
located, andin q good heighborhood Will be sold
cheap, ifappleAtion is made soon.
CHAS. + CLARKE,
mhS Real Eatate Arent. ClegEis nmllhinr.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
uReadins Matter on Every Psge..cI

razor Locals, Telegraph, and other
matters Of interest and information, see
First and Fourth Pages.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-28
Farms,

'0l1 ACRES in Illinois, 4 miles from Sum.
= ner, on the o. h NJ. R. r., one hundred acres
improved the remainder timber ofgood quality
deep, rich, AIluviAl soil.
There are two good Dwelling Houses on the prem. .
isesi convenient out-houses, and in the midst of
good settlement.
This farm is offered At the low price OF sI2 per
acre, being much less than its value. For sale by
CHAS. X. CLARKE,
Real Estate Agent, Sd street.