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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22
Queen Victoria a Grandmotber

The birth of a Prince who is Al ono. II .
to the Prussan Throne and Grand>,u
Queen of England. is an event IF in,or.,.
the world in general. We arr not d..;.
of ascribing political signfcanco To- m.
mcstic incidents of Royal families. mr.
we believe that alliances and trcafi.. o., -.
ever again follow the matrimonial ram,s.,
tons of princely stock: but in thu mann.
of the young Princess Royal, Just a w..
ago to the Heir Prcsumptiyc Of the f..
sian Monarchy, the people of England -.
something more than mere dynast;c c.,
nexion. 1t was felt here, and the .n...'
was reciprocated in Germany that tn. nm. -
Of the great protestant and culirl,.
State of the Continent with the classic l,,
of political liberty was typifcd by III, .,-.
mony in the Chapel at st. James,. q
events of the past year have not sal,ifrJ Il
conclusion. Prussia has sine" tl. mar-..
of Prince Frederick William to Queen li.,
ria's daughter, once more asserted her cl,,.
to a leading place among the free am, n.
grcssive nations of the earth For four co..
before the ceremony an e>tramgclarur
existed between the two countries ON = ,,,..
ton of foreign policy. We held that P,,.
STA was too favorable to the cause OF an 81,
gressive and treacherous despoti>m. ar,n.,.
which the Western Powers were allie +.
arms. 1t was not till the very eye e =,
marriage that this soreness died away. B..
when the ceremony was to take place n. -.
English people welcomed the Pru>>an prir..
honestly and heartily They wrr, I....
mined to think that any cause of ,;lF,rrp..
would speedily pass away, and tha, the :.
gacious Monarchy which had created PA.
sia would not fail to recognize that the TIM.
had come for accepting an admixlur" oi rm
ular government, and assuming lr,rni
attitude. This expectation la, been full.
realized. Under the guidance Of its pr.,.,.
Ruler, Prussia bids fair to become a vain.
BILE ally to the cause Of temperate fr.rla.
and conscientious government II the lirr
Of Prince tend to strengthen the bonds
which unite the two countries. then We MAJ
speak of it truly as suspicious event. H.
young mother has for year past been III.
cynosure to which the eyes of hopeful libe
rails have been directed We may hope p.r
that universal Germany will see in thceyrr.
which crowns her hopes, the opening o.;
new prospect of happiness and good govern.
ment. At this moment tOomen will rciuice a,
anything which tends to unite powers tha,
are laboring to preserve Europe from the con.
fusion in which an unscrupulouS icspo,i>m
would plunge it. Our own excellent soyer.
eign will not have her JOY diminished by thu
reflection that the event which connr,',
her more closely with a great Contincnta,
Throne, is looked upon by the world Il,
guarantee of those principles which rcndrr
her own dynasty secure in the affection. o,
her people. London Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22
Forgery on an English Importing House

An unpleasant affair has occurred hi,
week which has created some sensation /.
our commercial community, being the disco,
cry of forged bill or promissory note hear
ing the name of one ofour principal Eng,l
importing houses, and endorsed with two Of
the best names Of our city. The bill WAS
the amount of one hundred and fifteen thon.
and and odd dollars, and was ncgotia'.
among bill discounters without the 'lighte
suspicion of its genuiness being excited. j.
was finally lodged in the bank, and brr,
due in few days, the customary advicenn
brought about the discovery Of the fraui.
The bill has been traced to man who t,,
left the country within the last six week.,
is said for the Provinces, and the broker 8
whom he encharged it is to follow in ID.
hope Of recovering at any rate portion
the money. Happily such frauds are raj.
occurrences amongst us, and thus this ha
excited considerable attention. -Bu1oS .Ig,.
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22
The Spanish Army and Navy.

According to decree just issued, the eff,
fective force of the Spanish army for 1853
will be 81, 900 men, larger number than
was desired, but which, according to the
Spanish journals, was deemed necessary on
account of the appearance of Cuban and
Mexican affairs. It is intended as soon as
practicable to reduce the standing army Il
$4,000 men. The navy of Spain during the
year 1859 will be composed Of seventy YES.
sels-among them thirty-three paddle and
twelve screw steamers. 1t is also contem
plated to engage in the service l3S vessels Of
war of IN inferior class, gnnboats, and Sc
forth. The marine force for 1859 will be
6. 500 men.-BOstOn Courier,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22
French and Brazilian Governments.

The French Government seems to be ere
ating daily fresh enemies. We anticipate II
suspension of friendly relations with them
here. as the Brazilian government will not
pay the demands of French subject who
established here hippodrome. which was so
obnoxious to the public that they set fire to
it. and after the police authorities ordered it
to be taken down. The French ambassador
demands an Naturalization of eight thou
sand pounds, and we daily expect instruc-
tons from his government to persist i'll it
Lett.r tram Rio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

THE HARLOW CASE AFABRICArIoS.-IThe
Cleveland Herald publishes letter which
denies the story o. the wanderings of Har-
low Case and Mrs. Francis, and the death of
the latter at Ceylon, published SOME time
aince. The writer says 1.-The article co.
pied from the Boston Waterman and Refec-
tor into tie Cleveland Herald, laying the
scenes of the incidents in the Island of Cey-
lon, was sheer romance, founded upon the
letter Of Harlow Case and accompanying
editorial statements, all Of which the writer,
who is lady of Boston. had read. ! pre-
sumo she little thought of the hearts Of dear
friends that might be laeerated by hor false
description Of the last moments Of one SO
desr to them, but she succeeded in her de-
sigu of winning compliments for her very
Interesting version Of the story although
that version was a lie from beginning to end"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The Historian Prescott was most method
ical man-and this enabled him to get
through much work, with only FIVE or six
hours labor each day. He had every appli-
ance of comfort and elegance, to enable him
to write with ease to himself, and to obviate,
as far as possible, the defect in his sight
His histories brought him in large sums OF
money-so that, in his case, at least, litera,
ture paid we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

This Day is sacred to the memory of
WASHINGTON! Would that, throughout our
whole country. it could be devoted to the con.
sideration of the example given in the life
and actions of that great man and true pa
triot-and that the influence of that example
could sink deep into the hearts, and regulate
the conduct, of every citizen of these United
States Then there would be no sectional
bickerings-no unworthy contests forpolitical
power-no rash and imprudent moves in gov
eminent policy-but a spirit of union, con-
cord, and peace would pervade the public
mind, and this would, indeed, be, the MODEL
REPUBLIC! Even, as it is We trust that the
recurrence of this anniversary may not be
without its happy effects, especially upon the
young men of our nation. who are now
stepping upon the stage of action, to take
charge of the country, and regulate its flu
ture condition. Let them recur to the days
of our Revolutionary Fathers, and mould their
principles by the pattern of Washington!
For one day, too, at least, the day devoted
to the recollection of Washington, let there
be truce between contending parties which
divide and, alas! distract the country with
their fierce contests. To use the words of an
eloquent writer, there are times and seasons
when such truces are good for the land. AT
Talavera, the British and French troops, for a
moment, suspended their conflict, to drink of
the stream which flowed between them. The
shells were passed across from enemy to enc
my, without apprehension or molestation.
We, in the same manner, should to-day rather
unite with our political adversaries in drink
ing of that fountain of patriotism, which
should be the common refreshment ct both
parties, than disturb and pollute it, on such
an occasion, with the havoc of unreasonable
hostilitiesw ......r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

NJ. Felix Belly announces in the Paris
journals that his organization of the Nicara'
qua Canal Company is completed; that the
money necessary is secured thata vessel has
been freighted to carry out the engineering
material and that this vessel, with himself,
part of the engineers and clerks-sixty
persons in all-will sail from lIavre for Grey
town in three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

A memorial signed by the iron dealers OF
Philadelphia, and throughout the State OF
Pennsylvania, is soon to be presented to Con-
sress, praying for the passage of Senator
Fiteh's bill, for the construction of national
vessels and buildings Of American iron
The document is already signed by the Lead
inc members of the trade, and, if time per,
mits, it will be presented with fifty thousand
signatures before the adjournment Of Con-
preSs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun, attributes displeasure on the
part of the President towards Lord Napier.
on account of some diplomatic correspon-
dence of the latter, concerning Central Amer
lean affairs; and hence the absence of the
President from the Napier ball. But, Gen.
Cass ,gas there, and did the honors." 1t
is not etiquette, it may be, for the President
TO attend such balls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

By the treaty recently ratified between the
United States and the Darotah band OF
Yancton Indians, this government obtains
aboct ten millions of acres of land; the In.
dams are to be settled on tribal reserve, and
are to have lands in sevoralty. Instead OF
Giving them large sums of money: as has
SSa.n tho case heretofore with other Indians,
thew are to be provided with schools farm
houses, agricultural implements, and other
means of civilization
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Doctor Jose w. Smith has arrived from
Mexico with important dispatches. He is
the bosom friend of General Alvarez, who
is now ready for the field with six thousand
men, if he had the arms and ammunition.
Doctor Smith coverses freely with respect to
matters in Mexico. He brought home the
report of the Hon. VIM. Churchwell, of
Tennessee, the special agent of the United
States, who went to Mexico two months
ago to ascertain the condition of affairs there.
The general feeling among the best inform.
ed persons in Mexico, is that the Liberal
cause is lost forever and that the supremacy
Of France and England will be established
over that Republic unless our Government
acts Immediately. Nineteen twentieths OF
the people are with the Liberals, but they
are neither in possession of the Capital, nor
have they money, arms, or ammunition to
make their power cffectual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Powers received $4,000 for his bronze
statue of Webster, which, on its way to this
country was lost at sea, but it was fully IN
surcd. A duplicate was ordered at cost Of
$1,000, which recently arrived, and was
placed on exhibition at the Athenaum,
though in place not favorable for ust es-
innate ofits merits. For the statue OF w ash
ington at the Capitol the United States
government paid Grcenough $4,000; that
in the vestibule of the State House In Bos-
ton, occupied Chantrey ten years; and the
Franklin statue cost the city of Boston
$1,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

THE FIRST PEAS OF SUgNER.-Passin.
down Broadway this morning We noticed Il
following announcement in the window %
Taylor's Saloon:-"Fresh green peas trom
Florida" upon which, Illuminating, We col
cluded that Spring, if not Summer, had cor
menced its march from the South, and Won!
reach us before many weary weeks ha''
passed. Then we had vision Of genial -ul
beams, opening buds, blossoming trees, ripei
ing fruits, and browning the whole fires.
green peas from" our own garden, adding
peas potatoes, and to potatoes peaches. al
to peaches plums, and to plums pincaPP.".
and to pneapples pears, I'D infm',nm; whry
fore welcome are the first peas Of Summer
even though they come all the way fron
Florida.--N. y. Comm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The amnesty act passed by the Kansas
Legislature is on rccord-with the utmost
satisfaction by both parties in the Territory
They express the belief that the measure
will bring permanent peace. The prisoners
brought TO Lawrence by U. S. Marshal Rus
sell have been released according to its pro.
visions. Russell himself, who was detained
there, was set at liberty, and turnisheo ny
Montgomery with safe conduct home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The select committee to investigate the al
legged corruption in connection with the
House committee of accounts, consists OF
Messrs. Nichols, Winslow, Eustis, Whitley
and Clark B. Cochrane. The select commit
tee on the Navy Department and Navy
Yards are not able to agree on a report,
Messrs. Sherman, of Ohio, and Rltchle VIII
submit statement, and Messrs. Bocock ana
Groesbeck will unite i'll another, while Mr;
Ready will have something to say in third
non,r The committee is divided politically.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

A South Carolinian, who thinks it best Ia
let Cuba alone, proposes Through the Charles
ton Mercury to cut ship canal through the
peninsula of Florida, and thus, by making
a great island for ourselves, create second
Cuba, which shall hereafter command the
Gulf of Mexico, and forever neutralize the
Spanish isle as a strategic point. When
that is done we shan't need Cuba, he thinks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

In the Senate, on Saturday. the consular
and diplomatic appropriation bill was finally
30 amended as to provide that no foreign d.
plomatic agents other than those specified in
the bill shall receive compensation during the
year. Some other amendments were made
and the bill was passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The losses sustained by American mer-
chants in Canton, amounting to 100000.
have been recognized by the Chinese govern
ment, through the efforts of Mr.. Reed the
American minister, and ars 70 be PAID from
ths custom-house receipts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Amos Stillman, city engineer of Rock Is,
land, Illinois, has filed an affidavit in the
Office of the clerk of the county of Rock Is
land. to the effect that the Rock Island Rail
road bridge is unsafe for the passage of trains,
and will ask for an injunction to prevent
trains passing over the bridge in consequence
of its dangerous condition. Suits for DANA
ces to the amount of sos, 600 have also
been entered against the bridge company for
injuries done to several steamboats,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Captain Sheffield, of brig Juliet, formerly
Of Baltimore, but now hailing from New
York is under trial at St. Johns, for essaulting
his mate with o cutlass, and shooting Mr.,
Martin, the first officer of brig Frances Jane,
of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

In the House of Representatives, on Sa-
turday, the army appropriation bill was fur
Their considered in Committee of the Whole,
and an amendment offered by Mr. Faulkner,
and modified by Mr. Pendleton, was adopted,
reducing the appropriation for the construc-
ton of barracks, &C. On motion of Mr. Mar
shall of Kentucky, proviso was adopted
restricting army officers when acting as dis
bursting agents, on the pain of dismissal,
from using the public credit in advance of
appropriations, unless under an order from
the President of the United States; and the
mileage allowance to officers was reduced to
five cents mile. On MIR. Faulkner's mo-
ten the item for army transportation was re-
duced from S3,49O,O00 to S3,000,OOO. Mr..
+. made an Intellectual motion to increase the
appropriation for the manufacture of arms
from S250,000 to 500, 900, the amount origi-
nally estimated for. The items for repairs
and improvements and new machinery at the
armories were stricken out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Later adviccs from Hayti, state that the
excitement of the revolution was subsiding,
and business had much revived. The new
Government caused great satisfaction among
the people of the Island. 1t had repealed
the export duty on coffee; but on consider
ing the disordered condition Of the finances,
it was Immediately restored, and the old Law
would continue until more favorable oppor-
tunity for its abrogation. The most enth,i-
siasti,c demonstrations in favor of the Repub-
lie continued, and the people everywhere
were shouting, "Vive la President Geffard."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The Milledgeville, Georgia, Recorder Of
the 18th inst, says: with sorrowful feel
ings do we announce the death on Friday
morning last, of DR.. Charles j. Paine, one
of our oldest and most esteemed citizens.
Originally from Richmond, Va, the place OF
his birth, for forty-one years he has been a
resident physician of Milledgeville. The
loss of no one, of all our citizens, we venture
to affirm, could have called forth the express
sion of more universal regret, than has
done. the death of this amiable gentleman
and most worthy man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The Massachusetts House Judiciary Com
mittee have reported resolve granting ST.
500 to enable Levi Baker to test the constr
tutionslit5 of the Virginia law leeyins tax
on coasting vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The Committee on Pensions of the Senate
have given an effectual quictus to the bill
which passed the House, providing for the
officers and soldiers of the war of 1872. Mr..
Clay's report is elaborate and supported by
the views of the Pension Office. So that
cause of apprehended depletion of the Treas
urv NAV be considered out Of the way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

We have already mentioned that slave of
Or. Mccormick. L. S. army, had been abduc-
tod, but subsequently arrested in San Fran
cisco. Later accounts state that the doctor
gave the slave his choice, either Of slavery or
freedom, and that he accepted the latter and
left his master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, made Intellectual
attempts, in the House of Representatives
on Saturday, to reduce the appropriations
for the purchase of horses for the dragons
&C.. and for surveys for military defences, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Warner L. Underwood. Of Kentucky, an
esteemed and valuable member of the House
of Representatives, has declined being can
didate for reelection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

There is Dutch population in Michigan
large enough to make it proper to pro-
vide that the message of the Governor be
nr;nted in the language Of Holland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Capt. Brooks, the humane keeper OF
Faulkner's Island lighthouse, who rescued n
shipwrecked crew some time since, has re-
ceivcd many testimonials for his heroic ser
vices. Besides large private purse made
up for him at the time, and the medal given
him by the Life Saving Benevolent Assocla-
ton of New York. and some theracknowlcdge
ments, Government has increased his salary
and the St Adams Lodge of Free Masons of
Guildford, has bestowed upon him the first
three degrees of the Order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

There is nothing sufficiently authentic from
the Paraguay expedition to justify any opin-
ion as to its probable results. The Buenos
Ayres papers express hope for a pacific re-
suit, but think the warlike Accomplishments
of our Commissioner may render doubtful
even his entry into the Paraguayan territory.
In that event, the only alternative Is war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

At Vera Cruz the French and English conf
mandcrs of fleets have succeeded in enforcing
their demands: LIST. That the per ccntage
from customs, set aside to meet the interest
of the conventional bonds, shall he faithfully
held for that purpose. I'd. That high rates
of duties, which were reduced year ago,
shall be restored forthwith: and, Sd. That
Gen. CARA shall be rcprimanded and re-
quired to salute the French and English flags
when shown at Tampico, without having the
salute returned. The foreigners, especially
citizens of the United States, are very anxi-
GUS to see what our government will say
about the French and English assuming to
regulate the tariff and customs in Mexican
ports. And as tie decree restoring the old
tariff takes effect from the date of the decree
irrespective of goods ordered and shipped
to Vera Cruz before the decree was issued,
thereby makingit retroactive-the merchants
have held meetings and protested against
this un ust measure, and the United States
Consul at Vera Cruz has promptly protested,
officially, both against the interference of the
French and English commanders in regula-
ting the Mexican tariff, and against the re-
troactive operations of the decree restoring
the tariff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

It is stated that the ice at Prairie du Chem,
on the Mississippi, was last week twenty-six
inches thick, and covered with snow about
six inches deep, with airprospect that the
river above will remain closed till the middle
of April
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

An effort will be made in the Senate this
week to take up the Arizona Territorial bill,
and in the event Of its passage in that body.
;ts chances in the House, it il considered, will
be better than heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The receipts from customs at New York
last week were only s42l.ooo, or about Il
a quarter of what had been anticipated by
fast financiera
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

In the Revue des Deuz MondcS is n letter
from NJ. de Lamartine, in which he delivers
an opinion that "the people of Spanish and
Portuguese America are the nobility of the
New World; their principle of life is honor
and not money" Lastly, he declares that,
were he young man, he would fight for the
independence Of the Spanish and Portuguese
on the American Continent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The steamship Black Warrior from Ha,
vana on the 18th, went aground on the Goth,
on the Rockaway, while in charge of the pilot
Her passengers and mails arrived mt New
York the same night in the pilot boat The
steamer is reported to be tight. The Black
Warrior brought S20s.00O in specie on
freight, and valuable cargo. Three steam,
tugs went to her assistance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

Another fire occurred at Norfolk, Va, on
Friday night; the old building on Wolfe
street, formerly occupied as the hall OF the
Odd Fellows, having been entirely consumed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-22

The Cumberland Alleghanian says:-"rhe
coal trade continues depressed. We have
received only the report of shipments over
the Cumberland Goai and Iron Company's
road for last week, which amounted to 56l
tonsO