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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

q. BARRELS JAS. 5. WEIGHS AND PA
~ TAPSCO new family FLOUR, received this
day. and for -ae at lowest market ratos, by
luy2 j. T.. DOUGLASS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

PLASTER GRINDING.
T RESPECTFULLY INFORM MY FRlENpS'
and the public, that | have taken the
PLASTER MILL,
lately occupied by Whiting Wright, and solicit
the custom of all wanting g"od, ret J'od"d, ar
ticlc of PLASTER OF PARIS.
JOSIAH II. DAVIS, No. l6. Union-st.,
10 22-eo6ms Next door to Is. III. Lamherfs'
UNn MILLERs, MANUFACTURERS, Ma
i CHINISTS, &C.-For sale Mt Manufacturers
prices, for cash.
vulcanizcd India Rubber Machine Betting, of
all sizes.
Mixed Steam Packing, in sheets of all thick
nesses and lengths.
Gum Packing with cloth insertion.
Pure Vulcauizcd Sheet Rubber, of ali thickness
es and lengths.
Hydrant, Engine, Steam, and Suction Hose, Of
all sizcs-
Baskets, Washers, Rings, Couplings, Hose Pipes,
Sprinklers, &c, dc. ,o
Also, superior article of ANCHOR BOLTi$ Il
CLOTHS, Of ever number. Orders from the conn
try promptly attended to. J. NJ. NEWtOH,
iy 2l-2aw3m [Sentl Theatre Building
HT0TICE-Whereas my wife MANDANA has
left nv bed and board without any iust cause
or proyoeatiou hereby forbid all persons trusting
or bs rboring her on my account, as shall pay 40
debts of hsr contracting, after this date
"'''' - GEORGE W. JOY.
Maple Valley, Prince William county, aug 1T"
A LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent. SIoCh'
"A Registered and Coupon, for sale oy
dec sO-u C0RsK BROTHERS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08
WENTWORTH SEMINARY FOR YOUNG La
DIES, ALEXANDRIA,

HNHE SUCCESS OF THIS INSTITUTION
i has induced the Principal to extend the sphere
OF its usefulness. During the vacation, new and
elegant buildings will he erected. opposite the
Custom HoAsc. TLis location, one "i the most
delightful in the city, renders it most desirable
both for II boarding and day School. Every i'm
provement will be introduced 10 continue lis pre-
sent literary character.
For circulars, containing terms, apply at the
Book Store of Messrs James Eutwislc & SON, or
10 the Principal. ALBERT +. BASSFokD,
No. -, PIince-strcet, Alexandria.
Mfy- The exercises of the School will he resuln-
ed an Monday. September 18th. jy 22-2lwtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

dunn do; 10 bhis and cases Smoking Tobacco; ~
boxe. Scotch Snuff ) bbls do. do; 10 kcg- loose
do; 20 jars Rappee DO: also large stock Of Sc
OARS. We have bought our Tobacco, Segars,
&C., the most favorable terms. We invite an
examination Of our stock, as We will sell a. low II.
can be bought here or Baltimore.
J. H. MCVEIHH 4 SON,
NH IL Prince street Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

rJNEA$.-An InN Dice OF Gunpowder, Imperial
/ and Young II, son TEAS, part ot fine quality.
tor sale by WI. II. FOWLE 4 son,
IL ~ No. !. South Wharyes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

CASES CANTON PRESERVED GINGER,
y late importation, and very choice quality, land
ing this day tiom Scbr. Fairfax, from New York,
and tor sale by j. +. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08
GROCERIES, &c.
blackjack, MARSHALL, & CO.,
.pnrrus Avn pnMMIssInN MERCHANTS

GR0CERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
DEALERS IL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
HQTORS, WINES TEAS, SEGiKS &c. DC,
Blacklock's Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia.
uAVE in store, and are daily expecting per
i i Schrs. Rescue and Statesman, from New l ork'
and Steam Packets from Philadelphla, one Of the
largest aud best selected STOCKS OF GOODS,
ever offered in this market, to which invite the
attention of the trade generally. Wename in part:
SUGARS, M0LASSES, COFFEE.
TEAS.-ljD chests Gunpowder, Imperial, and
Young Tyson. and - chests Black Teas.
CANDLES.-2OO boxes Adamantine and sperm.
and 27j boxes Mould Candies.
SUNDRlES.-loO boxes Starch; so assorted
Candy; 800 bags assorted shot: 100 nests tubs :
80 doL. Painted Buckets; 10 tierces Cider Vinegar
&C., &c.
They have also. on hand a full stock Of IL
QUORS: WHlSKEY: BRANDlES: WINES
also. TOBACCO, SEGARS. &c. NH -
MARSHALL WARD are now receiving their
wi Spring Supplies Of Family GROCERIES, To
which they invite the attention OF their customers
and dealers generally.
10 hhds. prime p X. Sugar
10 80 common 10 do
20 bbls. Yellow and c. Yellow Sugar
10 boxes Lowering 4 Co.'S Loaf do
10 bbls. Crushed and Granulated Il"
10 q" Patent Cut Loaf do
10 " Sugar House Syrup do
10 Il" Golden Syrup
% bags Rio and Laguyra Coffee
Ii &" Old Government Java do
) A." Old Brown Government Java do
20 chests Gunpowder Tea-part prime
100 boxes Patent Sperm, Solar Sperm, Adaman-
tine. and Hydraulic pressed Candle.
Is do do. jenkins Mould Candles
500 sack. Il. A. salt, 200 do. Marshall do; 100
do. Ashton. do. Pine Apple and English Dairy
Cheese, Pepper PimentO Starch. Rice, Soda tin
ger, and all articles usually found i'll Grocery
establishments.
Ezfs- No. | King St'sef, A'era tdri". apl
1N0BACCO, SEGARS, dc.--The undersigned
i are now receiving and have in store, their
SPRING STOCK OF TOBACCO. SEHAkS. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

NAMILl FL0J R.-HNOX g. BRO. have on
Il hand and expect To keep during the season, u
lot of very superior family -four, ground from new
wheat. They recommend it "a very superior aud
equal in all respect. 10 Welchs.
aug No. 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

Ra5- A despatch from New Orleans says
that Miramon'S Cabinet had issued decree
restoring Santa Anna to all the rights and
titles which he formerly held in Mexico, and
inviting his return via Tampico, whittier Gen
eral Wool is marching to meet him. The
despatch also says the steamer Coatzacoacos,
Of the Tehuantepec route, has been attached
by creditors. Yesterday was her regular day
to leave with the California mails and passen-
gers for the overland route to the Pacific, but
of course, she could not go.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

Ba- The Rev. WILLIAM H. ODENHEIMER, D.
D., Rector of St. Peters Church, Philadelphia,
was Friday elected Bishop of New-Jersey by
the Protestant Episcopal Convention of that
Diocese, which has been in session at Burling-
ton for the last three day. The Rev. DR..
MAHAN, who on the first twelve ballots, had
been strongly supported by the clergy, withdrew
his name before the thirteenth ballot upon
which the new Bishop was elected. The laity,
who had hitherto supported the Rev. Dr. LIT
TLEJoHN, of Connecticut, supported DR.. ODEN-
HEIMER on the last ballot almost unanimously
The Convention transacted considerable routine
business, raised the salary of the Bishop to So
00O-tormerIy it was only $4,000 per annum
and adjourned sine die. The conservation
of the new Bishop will not take place until
after the General Convention, which meets in
October, shall have confirmed his election.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

BS= The late food of the Mississippi and
Yazoo rivers has been almost unexampled in
the damage it has done to the cotton planters.
Many thousands of acres of the best cotton
lands are overfowed and rendered unproductive
during the present season, including the famous
Deer Creek Bottoms, noted for their fertility
The fine plantation of Senator Douglas, near
the bayou, is wholly inundated. This event.
doubtless it was which called the Senator to
New Orleans, in the neighborhood of which
city he is now stopping.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02
tFrom the Peoria (Illinois) Transcript OF May lS.l
Terrific Fight with a Rattlesnake.

We have hitherto supposed the day long
since past for chronicllng big snake fight iii
the vicinity of the Central City, but such, II
appears, is not the case, from a scene which
recently tranSpired within a short drive from
the court house. Some of the older residents
will remember a building which formerly stood
on Prospect Hill, about six miles distant from
Peoria, and which Was destroyed some seven
years since. During the past season another
house was erected near the same location, aud
all that has remained as relics Of the old hotel
was partially filed excavation for a cellar and
two well preserved brick cisterns, which had
been kept covered up. Last week, the pro
prietor of the place, while busy with his wife
in preparing their summer flower garden, found
himself in the want of few bricks for the
edge of the walks Remembering the cisterns,
he uncovered one of them, aud finding it dry
at the bottom, and only about six feet in depth
he jumped in, and commenced throwing out
some of the best brick he could pick from the
walls 1t seems there was piece of plank
with one end partially imbeddcd in the earth
that somewhat incommoded him /; so, seizing
it, with some exertion he pulled it out, and
threw it to the top. What was his horror and
surprise at the next moment to find that he
had unearthed on enormous rattleSnake, and
himself without weapon in his hand As the
cistern was round, and only about five feet in
diameter he could not jump out, and the snake
bristling with anger and rattling defiance, was
ready for battle His screams brought bis
wife to the scene, but she was SO overcome with
fright that she became powerlesS to render
any assistance. The snake in meantime had
commenced to fight, making repeated springs
at him, but fortunately he managed Oh each
occasion to hit him upon the head with his
boot without receiving a bite, the snake all the
time becoming more defiant and euraged-
During the whole scene, which lasted several
minutes, the man did not lose his presence of
mind, but watching his chance, made several
frantic efforts to jump bodily from this seeming
ly pit of destruction At the last trial he for
tunately graSped brick, wh'ch gave way with
him, and remained in his hand as he again stood
fronting his kissing enemy. After . few more
kicks, and watching his opportunity, he threw
it, making probably one of the best shots on
record, for it struck the snake on the head,
and between the one sent and the wall he be-
came pretty-welluSed up sarpint' Weak
and exhausted, our hero, by the assistance of
his wife, was enabled to climb from the pit
When Cnce more upon the earth he tainted
away, and it was some time before he could be
recovered. For several succeeding days he was
quite unwel The snake was afterwards taken
from the cistern when it was found to measure
seven feet in length, and contained thirteen rat
ties. The latter have been preserved and are
placed in Shoaff7s Museum for exhibition.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

Bag The examination of EDWARD JACKSON,
for the alleged attempt to rob the U. S. mail
agent, on the 18th inst, near Port Jervis Pa
was concluded on Friday, before U S. Com
missioner BRIDGEHAH. The principal witness
was ADAM kECK, the mail agent, who detailed
the particulars of the attempt to stupify him
with chloroform, and of the fight which took
place in the mail car. The affair occurred
just as the train passed the Delaware River
into Pennsylvania, and must be tried in this
State. The prisoner was fully identified, and
warrant made ont remitting him to Pennsyl-
vania for trial. Great praise is awarded to
Mr.. KEcK for the vigorous manner in which
he treated the case. JACKSON, it is said, lived
in New York, and had a store in Maideu-lane
He is an intelligent looking person, about so
years of age
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

Bay~ The Old School General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church, in session at Indian
apolis, has received, and partially considered,
the report of the Committee appointed by the
Assembly of 1857, to revise the Book of Dis.
cpIine The report suggests some radical
changes in the discipline eff the Church among
others, permitting the withdrawal of commu-
nicants who desire to sever their connection
with the Church, without incurring censure
therefor This suggestion was received with
strong dsapprobation certain members de-
claring that its adoption would "open back
door to the Church." The question was not
decided.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

BeID ArrEMPT AT MAIL ROBBERY AND MUIR
DER.-On Wednesday evening, as the express
train that leaves New York at o'clock T. NJ
on the New York and Erie Railroad left Port
Jervis, SO miles from New York, a few minutes
past o'clock, fellow attempted to administer
chloroform to Mr. Adam keck, the Mail
Agent. A spunge we'll saturated was applied
but in the act, a drop fell Oh Mr. kecks face
which aroused him. Springing up. the person
clinched the A gent by the cravat and Drew
six barrel pistol. The Mail Agent seized the
pistol just by the cock, and the two had a
severe tussel for ten minutes or more, during
which time the pistol dropped. The robber
then attempted to use slung shot, which he
also lost during the tuSSel, and was altogether
roughly handled. During the scuffle three or
four express boxes were broken by the parties
falling Oh them, and the iron rods IN front of
the window were bent out four inches, and the
glass broken. Fortunately the bell rope was
pulled by one of them, which brought the train
to q stand The robber broke away and Jump
ed off the ear before the conductor could seize
him. The car was so full of the choroform
that it was actually suffocating. The robber
left behind him an overcOat valued at $35 the
six barrel pistol, basket containing provisions
bottle of brandy, bag, supposed to put the
money in (if he got any, and the Slung shot
No doubt he expected to kill the Express
Messenger and the Mail Agent also, if they
made any resistance, take the key of the safe
TO extract the money, of which there was $780,
600 in the safe.-NeWS
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

FOREIGN NEWs-The screw steamship, NelC
York, of the Bremen line, arrived at New York
Sunday morning. bringing Southampton ad-
vices to the l7th ult Her news is interesting.
Upon leaving Genoa, the Emperor of France
proceeded to Turin, where he reviewed the
French troops stationed at that capital after
which he FASTENED forward to Aessandria,
where the latest intelligence left him in con-
sultation with the King of Sardinia upon the
future conduct of the campaign. The Austrians
prosecuted the retrograde movement of their
left wing upon Parma, while the main body
and the right sustained themselves upon the
mishes were occurring between recOnnoitering
parties The weather continued stormy, and
of course unpropitious for military operations.
The part to be played by Germany in future
acts of the war drama, was absorbing uniVer-
sal attention The Prince Regent of Prussia,
in his speech dismissing the Chambers, employed
language which the English press regards as
threatening movement of united Germany in
behalf of Austria and as committing Europe
to a general war, in which England must in
the course of events participate. Such con-
struction the language of the Regent may un-
questionably bear but it may also be inter-
preted in the light of historical antecedents
aud of recent declarations, in a more pacific
sense. The preparations of Engla for war
were urged forward with incessant energy
On the 10th, the Queen attended the first re.
view of the troops at Aldershott. The gene
raj intelligence by this arrival is of subordinate
interest.
LArER--The Hamburg screw steamer Ham
monia arrived on Monday, and brings one day
later intelligence. No general engagement had
yet taken place A French squadron was be-
fore Venice There is said to be a strong feel
ing in Germany in favor of participation in the
war
There is rumored difficulty between France
and England in regard to the latter power al
lowing Austrian vessels to-take shelter under
the English guns at Malta. Great war pre-
parationS are being made by Russia. Cotton
had declined, while Breadstuffs were advan-
cling.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

A CHAPTER OF CRIME-No less than four
murders are noted by telegraph on Monday
In Newark, n. j., woman named Mrs. ABRA-
HAM TURBET, forty years of age, was shot by
her brother, PATRICK MANDE. Insanity is al
legged as the cause. In Centrevle, r. l., Mr.
BURRIrr ARNOLD was shot in the back while
sitting in his store, by some person at present
unknown. The cause is supposed to have been
his zeal in the suppression of the liquor traffic.
In Troy n. Y, Mr.. ROBERT MORRISON, Sheriff
of Albany county, was murdered and robbed,
and his body thrown into the canal. The per-
petra:or is unknown. The jaor of Fayette
County, Ky, was called out of his bed on
Thursday night, and his bowels were ripped
open.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

pag- The Convention of the Free State party
in Kansas held at Ossawatomie on the loth
and 10th May adopted platform ofprincIpleS'
and effected permanent organization OF the
Republican party in the Territory. The Con-
vention elected for its President Mr.. A Y.
LEONARD, of Coffee County. During the after
noon recess on the first day. Mr.. HORACE
GREELEY addressed mass meeting, 10 speech
an hour and half long. The platform was
reported on the following day, from committee
of thirteen, and after an animated discussion,
lasting for eight hours consecutively, it was
unanimously adopted. The platform declares
that the Constitution does not carry Slavery
into the Territories that the people of the
Territories have the right to select their OWE
laws and elect their own officers that further
legislation by Congress is necessary for the sup
preston of the Savetrade that the passage
of liberal Homestead act is expe1ient-that
the President has been guilty of an act of gross
injustice in ordering the public lands in Kansas
to be sold during period of universal depres-
sion,-that an extension of the political disa-
bilities of naturalized voters is unwise,-and
that the improvement of rivers and harborS is
a measure of essential Importance. The Con-
vention adjourned to the 10th.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

nSs- Mr.. B. F. SHAW, of Ulster, is now pre-
pared to furnish Raymonds Latest Improved Double
Threaded Family Sewing Machines an advertisement of
which will be found on fourth page This Machine
has several claims upon public attention which should
bring into notice In the first place the price with
IN the reach of every family For extreme simplicity of
construction and durability of manufacture easily under
STOOD and not liable to get out of order And the GER
tainty of satisfaction, months trial is allowed
when the money refunded if the buyer dissatisfied
Those who order from the Cities have risk to run which
is not incurred in purchasing of Mr.. SHAW.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

New YORK MARKET, MAY 3O.-FLoUR AND
MEAL.-State and Western Flour has been
more sought after today by the regular trade
and by spectators. Holders have manifested
less eagerness to SELL Prices have been ad-
vanced l5c.a25c., per bbl. over the rates at
which sales were effected on Saturday. Fair
to good superfue and extra State, and ship
ping brands of round-hoop extra Ohio, have
attracted most attention. Sales of all kinds
have amounted to 14,800 bbls. Southern
Flour is in very good request to-day, at i'm
proved prices. Sales have been reported of
$500 bbls in lots, at 81 5Oa$7 so for mixed
brands, and 81 S5a$9 SO for low fancy to very
choice extra brands, per bb Rye Flour con-
tinues depressed at $5a$5 % for fine and su.
perfne, per bbl. Corn Meal is inactive, at
81 lOa$4 20 for Jersey; and 81 5Oa$4 60 for
Brandywine, per bbl.
GRAIN.-Wheat is held above the views of
buyers. Hence it is inactive Sales have
been confined to 5000 bushels including prime
White Kentucky at 50 fair to good White
Michigan at 81 SO l-2a$l 85; Red do. at
81 90 per bushel. Corn is dull and nominal,
4,3O0 bushels poor Yellow Southern brought
88c per bushel. Other kinds of grain are very
quiet.
PRoUsIoNs-Have been in moderate request
at about former rates.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02
BS~ A New Yorker, Mr.. JAMES MAG1NNIs

BSs- A New Yorker, Mr. JAMES MAGINNIs,
of Lockport, just returned from the Pixies
Peak gold region, publishes a statement in the
st. Louis papers, denouncing the Kansas gold
mines excitement as the most stupendous hum
bug ever perpetrated upon the American peo-
pie. He asserts that it was set on foot by
land spectators, and is sustained by parties in
terested in the frontier towns MAGINNIs's
statement is corroborated by another from Mr..
j. VAN Ness, of Jackson, Miss.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02

GOVERNOR CHASE AT THE CLEVELAND MEET
ING.-A meeting of some six thousand persons
was held in Cleveland, on the oath instant, to
denounce the Fugitive Slave Law, in view of
its enforcement against the Oberlin prisoners
The published call invited all " foes Of Slavery
and despolism." and stgmatized the proceed.
ingS of the District Court as despo:ic usur-
patton of power" JOSHUA Il. GTDDINGs pre-
sided. Among the prominent persons present
was Governor CHASE who, upon invitation,
addressed the concourse. His remarks were
brief and sensible. Concurrng with those who
heard him 10 dislike of the Fugitive Law he
yet couhSeieG ~ forcbIe resistance. On the
contrary, his ADVICE ~as to oppose it through
the ballot.box alone, by er,,.ipg men 70 Con.
Cress and the Presidency who wGu.i -onooI Il
He did not even assail its coustitutionality, ~
left that question to the proper tribunals,
State and Federal. For those who were lying
in Jail. within the sound of his voice, by reason
Of having resisted the execution Of that enact
ment in obedience, as they claimed, to the
dictates Of their conscienceS, the Governor had
no word of commeHdation. On the contrary
the tenor of his speech was eminently law-abid-
iDg-N Y Tunes @
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02
GRAND Vocal CoNcERr.-M1ss KATE DEAl

GRAND Vocal CoNCERT.-MIss KATE DEAN,
favoraby known to our citizens songstress of unrv-
allied celebrity who for long time has been engaged at
NblOs New York will give of her fashionable Musi-
cal entertainments at the Court House Saturday
ing next June 4th assisted by Miss LIZZIE HARRIS, the
Juvenile Pianist late from Europe only eleven years OF
age who has given Concerts before her Majesty Queen
Victoria and the nobility of England. Miss DEAN has
passed the ordeal of the most eminent musical critics
and stands proudly in the foremost ranks of the most
compshed of American female vocalists
Miss DEAN is Just starting tour to the southwest
and this her first point from the of New York
Single Tickets, admitting Lady and Gentlemen, Fifty
cents each. Families groups, twenty-five cents each
For sale at Dr. PoRTERs Drug Store, and at the door,
The following testimonials show the reputation already
achieved by Miss DEAN:
Miss KATE DEAN native of Ithaca-the daughter OF
a poor but intelligent and worthy farmer Her extraOr-
dinary musical qualities began to be developed in child
hood and have been oered by the best vocal masters
the Union until she has taken position in the musical
word scarcely second that of the renowned Jenny
Lind whom--accordng to the testimony Of p. t. BAR
NUM-she closely resembles in personal appearance una
ectedness of manner and wonderful endowment of vocal
powers.
She has sung during the past year crowded houses
in New York and of the other large cities of the
Union and within short time past in Elrnira, Bingham
ton and Ithaca in all Of which places her concerts have
been received with degree of rapturous enthusiasm
before accorded to American Watkins
Republican.
Come now to Miss KATE DEAN-a young lady whose
native passion for music has conducted her through the
labynthe paths of study to the genial sunlight Of public
favor. Her father like musical Cincnatus, abandoned
the plow to conquer victory for his child We glad
to have in power TO say that far he has succeed
ed. Miss KATE DEANS voice is high soprano, of very
pure quality and of excellent range upwards especially
-MusicGi World