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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-04

EH A shrewd observer once said, that
in walking the streets on a slippery NOR
ming, one might see where the good ma
tured people lived, by the ashes thrown
on the ice before the doors.-Franklin.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-04

Il A lawyer on his passage from
Europe, observing shark, asked sailor
what II was, who replied, Here we
call EN- sea lawyers"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-04

ca STgosG passions belong only %
strong minds, aud terrible IS the struggle
that Reason has to make 10 sabdae them.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-04

EsE Fashionable circles were never 30
numerous as they are now. Almost
every lady that appears in the streets is
the center of one.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-04

The KANSAS 0UTRAGEs.-A new
commission to consider the claims arising
from the Kansas outrages, has reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, October ga great many
pnstoflices, generally of minor or unprotit-
able sort, are being discontinued, for the rea-
son that their pusmastcrS are from two 10
tour quarters behind in their returns. The
pressure OF business upon the office has been
50 great that sufficient force Of clerks could
not possibly be spared 10 note some thirty
thousand quarterly returns Immediately as
they come in. and it was therefore only
known at the end Of Il quarter what post.
masters We're delinquent. Such were then
notified to send duplicate returns, but Tor the
reason above stated it was not known until
the end Of the next quarter whether the
duplicates had been received. To remedy
this evil an additional force of clerks must
be authorized BY Congress. The Postmas-
ter General is now giving the subject his at
tention.
We hear from two or three sources that i'll
the course of the discussion yesterday, at
piscataway, Col Hughes pronounced some
alleged statements of Mr.. llagner, in re
spect 10 himself. to be false. whereup1n, the
latter struck Col. Hughes, or struck 1T him.
Ii is stated that the latter sent word to his
competitor that he would wait until nine this
morning to receive 4 message from HIM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25
Breakage in Wster Works.

The most serious accident which has ever
happened to the Croton aqueduct. at New
York, occurred on Friday morning, one of
the main pipes which connect the upper
with the lower reservoir. through Fifth ave
nue. having burst near Fitty-Seventh street,
discharging the contents Of the pipe, and
entirely draining the lower reservoir into
the vacant lots near the spot where the
break occurred During most OF the day
there was much Inconvenience experienced
in the lower part Of the city BY the sudden
diminution Of the supply of water; the no
tells and establishments which employed
steam engines being seriously embarrassed.
Tn the east side # the city the old town
pumps were resor,ei to by the thirsty multi
tude and some portion Of the citizens were
compelled to import water from lloboken,
Jersey city, and Brooklyn. \ large force
was at work all day and throughout the
night. excavating for the necessary repairs,
which were completed on Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25
The Grain Trade of Europe.

P,oSyect cf Hgiey PriceS.-.Ihe grain
ness by the Europa is of interest. Wilmer
4 Smith say:
"The grain trade continues to show in.
crcasing tirmness. and at the country mar
kcts held this week, although little actual
variation is made in the quotations for wheat
the tendency Of prices has been generally to-
wards improvement. The large proportion
of old wheat still Offering by the farmers
prevents tor the present the deficiency Of the
new crop making itself 50 apparent as it
may lie expected to do later in the season.
Meanwhile the reports from the various
countries on the continent of Europe are in
creasingly uniavorahle as IL yield of the last
crop In Austria the deficiency is said to be
very serious, and in France prices are ad-
yancing more rapidly than in this country.
The Gazette returns Of wheat for the week
ended the lst instant, are 80 ,551, trade here
has ruled firm upon moderate business,
extra quality Of the flour bringing extreme
prices, willis, wheat is without change"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25
Political.

AT a meeting Of the Wings Of Lafayette
county. Missouri. held on the 10Th inst, the
Hon. Edward Bates was nominated as the
candidate Of the united Opposition for the
next Presidency.
The Mariana (Florida) Patriot dominates
the Hon. H. NJ 1. Hunter rs the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency in 1860.
The Greenbrier \Nirsinial Independent
dominates the Hon. John j. Crittenden for
the Presidency, and the Hon. Washington
Hunt for the Vice Presidency. in l>60.
NTANTED.-A Graduate Of Virginia Col
w lege, desires situation as Teacher. Direct,
(stating salary Box $40, Alexandria
oct 24-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25
Sale Of Rufus Choate's Library.

The sale of the miscellaneous library Of the
late Rufus Choate began yesterday 1T Chap
man Hall, by Mcssrs. Leonard Il Co., and
attracted considerable collection of book
buyers, personally present, besides an un-
usually large number by orders from Il dis
lance. The books brought remarkably high
prices, the fame Of the late owner obviously
adding largely 10 their value in the Judgment
of the purchasers The library, as some of
our readers are doubtless aware, consists
mostly of valuable books, in good editions
and nice bindings, but, does not contain
many rare or scarce volumes, and few biblio-
graphical ruriositics Yet the usual price
obtained for the standard works was from
- to - per volume. The whole OF Bohn's
library. in half.calf bindings, brought from
5 - TO $50 per volume. or nearly the full
market value. The auctoneer's clerks bid
for many books in response to orders, and
great many especial were thus bought in, in
the name of some Mr.. "FJw!e" who appears
To have given directions for purchase Of such
books rs he desires ut any price they may
bring. The books are arranged in alphabet
zeal order. and Yesterdays sale. beginning
at 10 o'clock and ending |. carriei-thr caia-
losue from \ to the LiG If BWT. The sale
will continue for six day longer. This is
the miscellaneous library only. The law
library will be sold separated y Bosto" Id
reytiser, Oct 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Charles Knapp, an aged and retired sea
captain, Of Boston, killed himself on Friday
last He swallowed Il large dose of laudanum
and then cut his throat, first with razor
and again with butcher knife. and also fired
u pistol shot into his head. He survived for
several hours. He is supposed TO have been
insane
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

A tabular statement Of the census OF the
several counties Of the State of Iowa, shows
that the population Of the State has increas-
ed from sos, Ala in 1856 to G2l 40 in 1859.
This population will probably ent'tle the
State to six members in Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Mr.. Isaac G. Roberts deputy warden of
the Maryland State Penitentiarl was stabbed
on Saturday, by convict, whom he was
correcting for a misdemeanor and in the act
of inilicting another stab ON the person Of
Mr.. Roberts, the convict was shot by one of
the oyerseers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

There is now on exhibition at Goupil L
Co.'s new gallery in Broadway, New York,
full length statue of Washington, sculp-
tured in white Italian marble. 1t was exc
cuted by Powers in Florence, at an expense
of $1,000, and was shipped for New York,
where it arrived about three weeks since
1t represents Washington ut the Masonic al
tar, dressed in the regalia of the Order and
is intended for the Fredericksburg Va
Lodge Of which he was member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

A shocking murder lately occurred in New
Orleans. A woman was found in her bed,
one morning, with her brains blown out.
lie. husband. who was one Of the city 20
liccmen, is thought to have murdered her
while she was asleep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Few people have probably adequately es-
timated the annual expenses attending the
repairs of railways. NJ less than 10000
tons of iron are required every year for re-
pairs Of railways in England; and 100000
wooden sleepers are replaced annually; 3O0,-
900 trees are feled every year to make good
the decayed sleepers, these trees requiring
for their growth 5000 acres of forest land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Among the most prompt to volunteer III
the suppression of the recent emute at liar-
per's Ferry, was Col. John Tayloe, Of King
George Colonel of Cavalry aud Aid-dc-camp
to Governor Wise. who, on hearing Of the
affair, Immediately rendered his services to
the Governor in any capacity in which they
might be made available.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The shoe business--and consequently all
other kinds-is extremely Dublin Lynn, Mass,
at present. Goods have been manufactured
ali over the State, within the last year. far ex-
cee,Iine the demand, and the market thus
oVerstocAed. Too many persons without
capital have gone into business, and have
been obliged to sell their goods at sacrifice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

An extraordinary memento Of the late IN
surrection at lIarper's Ferry, is that pos
sessed by Mr.. J. W. jackson, tavern keeper.
at Fairfax Court House, Va, which is part
of the ear at one Of the Insurgents who was
killed III the en.ino house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The English Opera has been resumed at
Covent Garden, England, under the able
managent of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr..
Harrison. Her majesty has directed her
box to be prepared for her for the season,
and everything appears u promise success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

A Geographic dispatch from Pensacola
says that the war steamer Fulton has been
COTTON off of her grounding on Santa Rosa.
and towed up to the maynard 1T Pensacola.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The Ogdensburgh New York Literary In
stitute was burned on the night Of the I'D,
together with all the scientific apparatus
and portion Of the valuable library. The
surance on the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Intelligence has reached Lcavenworth, d.
rect from Nebraska City, that Daily, Repub'
lican, is elected delegate to Congress ny a
majority of AS over Estarbrook, Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

THE CoLuMElAS COLLEGE The friends
and patrons Of the Columbian College will
doubtless he much gru,liei To learn that u
new era in its history seems to have been
inausuratrd. Ii is now III prosperous con
ditiru, and the promise for the future is
such rs 10 encourage the hope that 1t will
yet occupy that proud position which It's
founders contemplated. There ccrtuinly
are reasons why it should be made at least
one Of the great institutions Of the country,
and we are not without hope that it may ut
no very distant day be such.
We IRE glad 10 see the evidences of pro-
gre-- in the right direction in the spirit of
improvement now manifested. Much of the
surroundings Of the College ediice are being
changed for the better, and things are assum-
ing 4 neat and attractive appearance
Among other things worthy of note is the
fact that the Presidents house has been en-.
largri and hcautifcd and made in every
way comfortable ~ Il residence: Also the
building occupied by the Preparatory School
I'M, been renovated and comfortably adapted
to its uses: and what is still better, the
school enjoys a liberal patronage, having
now more pupils III attendance than it has
had for many years. This school is under
the special supervision Of the worthy Presi-
dent Of the College, Rev. g. w. Sampson,
u. d., and also enjoys the instruction Of
some Of the officers Of the College. Under
such circumstances it cannot fail to advance
it pupils and furnish the best facilities for
obtaining an education.
The Collegiate Department has had
large accession, there having been added To
its various classes. in all ,hirty-nine students,
which, with the thirty-three added 70 the
Preparatory School, aggregate seventy two
mr. students now in attendance
We congratulate the Board Of Trustees
and the officers Of the College on these aus
picious circumstances, and hope prosper
Gus future is before thcm.-Nn Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Later advices from Texas have been re-
ceiyed. from which we learn that the Cover
nor Of that State had ordered the enrolment
city Of Brownsville from the attacks Of the
maraudlng Mexicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

A special Geographic dispatch from Wash
ington to the New York Times says :-"Sec-
cretary Cass is in the receipt Of letter
from the Mexican Consul at Brownsville.
Texas, stating that the insurgents at that
place were all American citizens, though
Mexicans by birth. They reside in Texas
and only four of them passed over into Mex
leo. The Consul visited their chief iii per
son, and induced them to dispense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

There was heavy white frost aud thin
ice in the vicinity of Augusta. Georgia, on
Saturday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The Board Of Health Of New Orleans, for
the week ending Sept. l7th, shows that one
hundred and ffty-seven deaths have occurred,
of which II were caused by yellow fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The Gypsies, who stole $1,000 from Mr..
Holmes, Of Prince William county. were ar
rested near Port Republic in Rockingham
county, on Thursday the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The National Episcopal Convention, which
has been in session at Richmond, Va, for
the past fortnight, finally adjourned on Sat
urday night. Rev. }. c. Talbot of Indian
apolis, was unanimously elected Missionary
Bishop Of the Northwest, and Rev. Henry Z.
Law. of Delaware, was consecrated Us Mis-
sionary Bishop Of the Southwest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The steamer City of Washington sailed
from New York on Saturday for Liverpool,
taking out 81. 100, 900 in specie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER IS. 1889

The files by the Europa, at Boston, con-
tain very little additional news. The Great
Eastern would not, it is stated, sail for the
United States, as expected. Affairs in Italy
are very unsettled The Pope has issued "a
strong manifesto against the revolutionary
movements at Bologna, Ravena, and else
where. The British official reports Of the ex-
element against foreigners. which existed IN
Pekin previous to the attack on the allies, IN
the Peiho river, prove that they were not
unprepared for such an event. 1t IS now
said that Napoleon will not send force to
China, unless England joins him in Euro
pean Congress on Italian affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The President has appointed his nephew
James Buchanan, of Philadelphia. his pri
yate Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Mr.. Stone, his wife, and two children, to-
gether with Nathaniel Butterfeld and Lor-
ing Lovelling, were drowned in Lake Min
netouka, thirty miles west Of St. Paul, Min
nesota, last Tuesday. Mr.. Stone had deter
mined to move his family further down the
Lake and had employed Butterfeld and Low
cling for that purpose. About dusk, the
boat capsizcd, under the pressure of sud
den gale, when the whole party were
drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

MARRIAGE PuRTIoNS FOR EVERYBODY
Many years ago, Oliver Smith. an old hache.
lcr who resided in one Of the towns in lamp
shire comfy, Mass, left the bulk OF his pro-
pertv to be managed by trustees until it
should amount to S4O0O00 when onc-half
the income was to be annually given 10
twcnty-0ne boys who should faithfully per-
form certain conditions of the will; one
fourth to eighteen girls one.eighth 10 fifty
four young women for marriage portions,
and the remaining eighth 10 the same num-
her Of INDECENT aud deserving widows The
required sum was reached last week, and
accordingly. about SlO,S 500 will hereafter
annually be distributed among the boys
- apiece-making quite prize for those
who are lucky enough 10 secure the prize;
and AS this distribution is to he an annual
thing. an army of boys will in time be fur
nshed with handsome sum to start life
with. The SUN Of 300 will be distributed
among the girls-SinO apiece: 5000 for
marriage portions-making SD apiece, which
will puy for many of the necessary ''hxlngs:
and the same sum $50 apiece to the Wild
ows. The trustees ot the fund are annually
elected. like all other town officers, and the
principal Of the fund is mainly loaned upon
real estate in the various towns OF the coun-
ty We are unacquaintcd with the pre-
scribed requirements for obtaining the pri-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

A GENTLEMAN FurR TINES RoGEEp Er
BrRGlARs.-A gentleman residinsin Bedford
avenue. Brooklyn, had the misfortune recently
of being robbed by burglars The matter
was lulv chroniclcj by The police. and placed
on record 1T headquarters in the City Hall.
together with the statement that there was
property left behind to the value Of several
thousand dcllars-a fact dul " copied BY the
reporters, and published in the daily papers.
The unfortunate gentleman protest. against
this. stating that the police, though Of little
use as a protection, are excellent at statistics.
His hous.. had been robbed four times this
season and each time the announcement
had been made that valuable property had
been left behind untouched. lie had 40 less
10 expec, in the present instance. he remark
ed. than another burglarious descent before
many days.-N,m Iork SIM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Ex-Governor Robert p. Dunlap, of Maine,
whose death was noticed in Saturdays Ga
zette, was elected Governor of that State in
1888, and was by annual reelection continued
in the office four years. In 1913 he was
elected a representative in Congress, in
which capacity he served four years. In
1889 he was appointed collector of Port
land and he held the Office OF postmaster OF
Brunswick from 1853 to 1857. lie has been
for many years President of the Board OF
Oyerseers Of Bowdoin College. lie was
nearly seventy years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

I 0ST.-On Wednesday evening last. October l.,
i 4 On Washington street, near Cameron, q
BLACK LACE VEIL. The finder will be- line
rally rewarded by leaving it ut the office Of the
,s,.,t. oct ls-dit
IpLASTEk.-2j0 tons Windsor Blue, Tor raj. by
Is WHEAT 4 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

a RARE FISH. Under this heading, the
Nantucket Mass Inquirer, mentions the
capture of two fine turlot by Watson Bur
CESS an old fisherman, off Long Hill. The
turhot ought not to be 4 rare fish, a they are
said 70 abound upon our coasts, and might
be taken III great quantities if trawled for.
This i the mode in which they are princ-
pally taken on the coasts of the British Isles,
as they Will not often take batei hook
The use Of the trawl ne, would also make US
acquainted with the sole, raice. ray, &c.
Sc, which all abound, but will seldom take
"A bait.
rU1igE-THE FfRE Insurance CoaPASY or
~ ALEAASDgiA.-The annual meeting Of the
Stockholders ii this Company will be held
H"E,i,y. III. III d"y If So,e1,b,r. 1859, for the
purpose 81 eeetins Directors Ia serve the ensuing
year. llours from ! until /. Z. NJ BY order !;
{. W. WATTLES,
oct 2p--ro'd Secretary.
i BONES Eastern Cutting CHEESE; IL do.
lD English Dairy Cheese, received aud for sale
by ort l. q. III LIST, IA king.st.
NEW and old superior Sugar Cured HAMS,
~ just received in stvre and for sale by
octs JOHN A. DIXON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

\ suit was lately tried at Rochester, be-
tween Mrs. Perkins and the Central Rail
road. Mr.. Perkins was killed while travel
ing on the railroad on free pass. Mrs.
Perkins claimed five thousand dollars. The
Judge in his charge to the jury, directed
that the question Of whether the man was
travelling on pass be separately considered,
and that the company would be responsible
for damages if the bridge, by the falling OF
which the man lost his life was unsafe,
through the negligence Of the company
The jury, after being out half an hour, re-
turned verdict awarding Mrs. Perkins five
thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

Schamyl and his son have arrived in Rus
s,a ana were presented to the Emperor AL
exander at Tchousoniev on the 9th ultimo.
The Emir was much moved by the great
kindness Of the Emperor. After assisting
At "a military review he returned to khartov,
10 be present at a ball given III his honor
Schamyl had been taken i'll on his journey,
and The Emperor had, on hearing this, sent an
order that he should he stopped on his jour
mey until he recovered his health. The old
palace of Tauris. in ST. Petersburg, had
been prepared for SchamyPs reception
The Cirrassian chie.tian was betrayed and
delivered up to the Russians for bribe.-
The Circassans continue the war against
Russia, but with very much diminished
chance of success without the aid Of their
heroic leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

The "Schnapps' controversy i'll New York,
has been settled for the present. The SUI
preme Cort dissolved the temporary injunc-
ton laid on Mr.. Goulard, at suit Of Mr.. IDOL
pho Wolfe declaring that Mr. Wolfe had no
exclusive right TO use the term "Scliedam
Schnapps" rs a trade mark. We presume
the market will soon be well stocked with
this article Of medicine" rs the name is
left open to all who may choose to use it
A like decision has taken place in the case
of Burnett vs. Phalon, in reference to the
trademark "Cocoaine or Cocoine,' alleged
to have been improperly used by Phalon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-25

I. BONES Eastern Cutting CHEESE; II do.
lC English Dairy Cheese, received aud for sale
hy rort Is q. HTLST, IA kingst.