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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
A Fearful Tragedy.

We were yesterday informed to the effect
that Geographic dispatch had been receiv'
ed in this city that three members of Mr.
Crisp's troupe in Alabama had been seriously
stabbed, and it was thought that in ore case
it would prove fatal. The facts as related to
us are these: A Miss Seaman, actress and
member of Crisp's troupe, while on her way
to tho theatre one day, was met by three
countrymsn, who insulted her. and being
seen by the members above alluded to- were
told to go away. They refused, and the
members of the company, two of whosl
names are II. Love and Mr.. Keller, interior
ed, and pushed them away from the lady,
whan they drew their knives and stabbed
Keller in the left breast, and one in the
spine. Love was also wounded.-lhmpA's
Eagle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
The Winter of 1858-'59.

Thus far, the present winter has been
marked by mildness OF temperature almost
if not altogether, unprecedented. 1t has like
wise been characterised by the fall of an UNI
usua! quantity of rain. and by less snow than
we have ever known duringthe same months
of the year The consequence OF the ram 49,
that the earth is excessively sobbed, and Is
now. rs it has been almost uninterruPtediy
for some three months, too wet to plough
1t is needless to add that this is consIiera-
bic drawback to farmers. lfthe old adase
be true that rainy winter is followed by d
dry summer, we must calculate on whitening rms
droughts the coming summer monthS'-lo-
Lnccn I2nnf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
Disaereeable Business.

Two men, VIM. Whatley and DR.. p: H'
Brassel, have of late made business OF 60
mo into the counties of Georgia, examining
the county records. to find what farmer has
given in too low an estimate of his property
and then informing on him, getting Slo Oh
every 500 that the estimate was too low
They made $40, 900 out of ono county-Cobb
in this way. They entered Morgan Hcun'
~ last week in the pursuit Of their calling,
hut the citizens got up delegation to escort
the interlopers out of town. to the music OF
drums pongs. kettles. otceteras. Brassol left
in advance Of the music, but Whatley sub
m;ttsd to the escort with becoming resigna-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
A Queer Jury.

1t is now going on two years since the Rev.
DR.. Downcy, of Stanton, was thrown intopr-
son on a charge of having killed man nam
ed VIM. Mullins, in Staunton. This Mullins
was single man, and, according to report.
rather addicted to fooling with simple mind
ed Irish girls bv promises of marriage with
yerv little regard for the performance of the
same. Mullins scduccd under such pro-
mise young girl in the employ of Downey.
Her character previously stood untarnlshed.
Her employer wanted that the wronged girl
should have Justice done to her, and i'll his
efforts to make Mullins keep his promise and
marry her, dispute or scutfle arose between
them, and Mullins got shot, as alleged by
DIR. Downey. On this charge the accused
has stood three trials and is now incarccrat-
ed to stand his fourth trial about May next,
in Albemarle county.
The last jury, who failed to agree on his
case, stood in the following remarkable man
ner: Three were for instant acguittal of the
prisoner; three were for his imprisonment III
iail for one wear, but in order To agree, they
would prefer going for his acquittal. The
six who opposed verdict Of mot guilty
stood rs follows One for five years continc-
ment in the penitentiary or hamgin9. one for
eight years in the penitentiary; one for eigh-
teen wears; two for fifteen years, and one for
two wears. 1t is said that seven men OF this
iurv had been twice married and had eighty
children
About Staunton the more the matter and
evidence in this remarkable trial are examln-
ed and discussed, the more popular opinion
and sympathy work in favor of DR.. Downey'
and the opinion is fast spreading to the effect
that this prosecution against him is being
carried too far.--Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
rELEeRApH1c DISPATCHES,

NEW York, Feb. 2S.-The steamer Black
Warrior, ashore below the harbor, is total
wreck. Only about onc-third of her cargo
has been saved. The remainder, including
two thousand barrels OF flour, will probably
be lost The vessel is heavily insured here.
No steamer is vet selected to take her place.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Much interest is
manifested with regard to the organization
of the next House in view of the present pro,
liability of an extra session. Several gen
tlemen of the opposition are spoken of for
the various Offices, and prominent among
them is Edward Ball, an ex-member from
Ohio, who is now here, and is named for
Clerk. The Naval bill which passed the
House to-day, proposed, AZ originally report
ed. to appropriate about ten and a half mil
lions, but it was cut down to the extent Of
S2,236,OOO. 1t appropriates S61 1000 for
completing the seven sloops and side-whccl
steamers heretofore authorized.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.--The examination
concerning the killing of Mr.. Key did not
take place to-day, as anticipated. Mr.. Sick,
els has consented for the present, that Mrs
Sickels and their children shall remain with
her mother, who is expected to arrive here
tonight. The Jail to-day has been visited
by many of Mr.. Sickels' friends. Numcr
Gus rumors are afoat concerning all the par
ties, having the effect to aggrayate the fact,
already painfully distressing, and many Of
the reports are pure fiction.
LEAvESwoRTH, Feb. 26.-The Times has
adyices from Denver City to the 2nd instant
New and valuable discoveries of gold are re-
ported on Easques fork, ten miles from the
Denver claims. Claims were being rapidly
taken up. and large accessions to the popu
lation were constantly arriving from Caitor
MIA, Utah, and New Mexico. The winter haG
been very mild. The Indians were numer
GUS, but peaceable.
FREDERICK, Feb. 2S.-The municipal cleo
ton held here to-day, resulted in the Demo
Gratis electing their Mayor by "a majority
They also elected four aldermen to one
American. Five Democratic Councilmer
and two American were also elected. The
vote was very large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
The Abuses under Goyerurs~.

The revelations Of the lnyr>ti.,.r..
mittce into the Navy Yard affair. A..
ly affect the character Of our g.,... .'
from their diSgracetll nature, than ,...
sition which ha, yet been made r..
public abuses and official corrulr,nr.
No honest man can read the .
ton without sentiment of i.gp..
debascment into which the p,ifi..
country have fallen, or of the mnaar.
trickery, the low influences, tie H.
esty, and unblushing ycnaIi,v. w5,
wade public affairs, and exercise thor.
cious influences over yariou, branch.
government. Public employment n.,..
ed by partisan contractors. who has.
the favor by contributing largely To-,
necessary to carry an imp,rramt
members of Congress, whose dury =.
guard the interests of the pubhc-,,..
misunderstanding the influence Of Ill.,.
flee to solicit the patronage of tar
mcnt for partisans, who have rr'
ly arranged by contract to XIV
centage of the job to the solicitin, r,..
public officers appointed To over. =.
performances of contracts. neglerrn,,
duties partially or entirely and Yet rr-.,
public pay, on the presumption tia,
were faithfully performing their dure,
tractors juggling among themselyc, {,
more money out ofthe government than
been agreed upon to be paid, and the oa..
instead of vitating their contract. f,.
winked Mt or passed by with indifFcrcn...
dividuals in no wise connected with tho,
eminent receiving large percentage fir M
personal influence in procuring cunt-a
navy yards turned into political mar,r
common laDorers employed a. tr>t-cla., "a
tiers, blacksmiths, clerks, and carpenter. Il
all employed as electioneerng agent. tar
mote the success of Congressional rcrrr,.r
tives, otherwise too weak in popular ia, ?
secure the places of their ambition. IT,
are few of the corruptionS which hayr b.
opened to the public eye, and the sigh,
them is enough to sickcn the nation. ,
does not alarm it 10 the danger which rh-
ems the durability Of government, SUR o..
ed by an atmosphere 50 foul and CORFU.
PhHGdelphi0 Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
The Effect of the Virginia Movement.

The Boston Courier, which has stood like
rock against the surging waves of Black
Republican fanaticism, halls with patriotic
graduation, the movement i'll Virginia for
the reorganization of sound, conservative.
national party. 1t sees in that movement a
rallying centre for men who love their coun-
try, whether of the North or the South. 1t
speaks the sentiments of the best men of New
Engand-where, thank Heaven, there are
many that yet recognize their duty to the
constitution, and to their fellow citizens of
other States-and bids us God-specd in the
good work we have undertaken. The people of
Virginia should accept and reciprocate such
friendly assurances, and ought to faithfully CO.
operate with all loyal citizens of the North in
the effort to crush out scctionaism and put
down the enemies of the public peace. We
give portion of the Courier's article:-Rich.
Wing.
''The movement in Virginia, then, we con-
ccive will lie looked upon with more OF less
satisfaction, both by Wings and Democrats,
in every part of the country, as signal that
the time is at hand to throw over sectional
differences and to engage in fair, manly
struggle, worthy of men of sense and patri-
otc sentiments upon broad national measures,
and to be conducted, as we trust, 10y men
worthy of public confidence, for their honest
principles and true ability. Is not this Il
worthy expectation and an honorable hope?
And is it becoming any true-hearted citizen
so to despair of the Republic, rs to imagine
our national politics sunk below the POSSIBLE
ity of raising them to something of their for
mer level, by the generous efforts of men
who may differ upon points of policy but are
nevertheless actuated by common love for
the Constitution and the Union?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
DIVER ENGLISH SCHOOL

TINE fifth session of ~ months, cpmmgu'.'. ..
i uary Ord, 1889, July and August MI .-
week at Christmas given as vacation.
-CHARGEs.-
Board. including every thing, Sl2 per mona.
Tuition in minor branches. $50 per sessI",.
Philosophy, Chemistry, aud the higher Va .
MATES $25.
Incidental expenses, 81 per session.
Strict morality and attention TO study ~ .'..
Of every pupil. Discipline is mild. but hrn.
r. b. MCCORMICK. Prib' ,a..
Loudoun County, Jan lO-2awtNhl'
CASH IN MARkET.-The sub'crih"r 81.
~ to purchase the following quantity oI f''
viz:
5000 MINK
10000 MUSKRAT
5000 coon
$4,000 RABBIT
500 GREY fON
800 Red JOY
$50 oIItR
! will pay higher prices for the a1o', I.-
FURS than will be paid in any OF ibg
markets liam al JOHN J. ~ 49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

Leonard Scott 4 Co., New York, have re-
published the February number of Black
woods Magazine. 1t contains articles on
Carlyle's History of Frederick the Great
Objectionable Books, Popular Literature
Herodotus, Japan. &C.. &c. 1t is an excel
lent number. Robt. Bell, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

In Fincastle, Va, on the ODD ult., a
company of about dozen women, marched
up to drinking saloon with the intention of
destroying it. After arriving at the house,
however, their courage failed, and they con-
tented themselves with giving the proprie-
tor lecture" The individual took it very
coolly, merely inviting them to call again,
when thew had time!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

A letter dated Salt Lake City, January
18th, says that the Utah Legislature had
passed law virtually excluding all save Nor
mons from serving on juries. as it requires
two years residence in the Territory, aprop-
erty qualification, and that the party should
lie married. The United States Courts had
all been previously broken up through Nor
mon intrigues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The writer of the money article in the New
York Herald says: at is generally expected
that Congress will not adjourn without pas
sing IN act for the renewal Of the treasury
notes. If no such act be passed before the
adjournment, the President will call an extra
session, and keep the members together I'M
til provision is made to protect the United
States from inevitable protest"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The London Times goes into an elaborate
calculation to prove that, in case of the oc-
currence of war, the British Government can
raise loans to the extent Of $3.50, OOO0Oo
without rendering taxation next year any
greater than it is at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

Michael Brady. of Philadelphia who was
bitten on the hand last week by white iox
with which he was playing. died of hydro
phobia, on Friday night in dreadful asonles'
The physicians who attended him describe
the paroxysms of the patient as being OF the
most frightful character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

AWE learn that Col. j. f. Scruggs. the
worthy Editor of the "arrenton Wing
will be candidate for the office of Post mas
ter of the next House of Representatives.
Should Col. s. be successful, he would make
a most excellent and efficient officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The venerable Rembrandt Peale now IN
his sighty-frst year, intends to sell in Phlla,
d.lnhia the entire collection of paintings and
stndies in bis studio, and has thrown MS
roonos omen for public inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The people of France continue to exhibit
their strong aversion to war. The cheers
which greeted the speech of NJ. de Morny
are described as having been repeated again
and again at the illusions to peace. The Paris
correspondence the London Times also states
that the passages in the Emperor's speech
which met with the heartest appreciation
from the hearers, were those which alluded to
Deace,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

A firm in Detroit advertise for the charter
oftwenty frst-class vessels tor the hngi'sn'
Hamburg, and British West India ports, dl-
rect. The offers were received up to the 18th
of February.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

Col. John B. Strange has sold his residence
and other buildings, the land hitherto occu-
pied by him for the Albemarle Military In
stitute, near Charlottesville, Va, to Mr.. Rich
ard Omohundro, of Gordonsville. for about
$l3, 600 and has purchased the farm of MIR.
Omohundro, lying near Gordonsville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The Senate sat up all night ON Monday
night, engaged on the Post Office Appropria-
ton bill. The House of Representatives
did not adjourn on Monday until II o'clock
P.M.-engaged on the Appropriation bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
McMinnyille, Warren County, Team.

7 AND FOR SALE.-4OO ACRES OF Ian
i is offered for sale in Fairfax County. Va.
joining the thriving village of Accoiinh. IT,.
first rate Timber and wood Of original --"
which, standing, will bring 50 cord. cIrn .. ?.
timber. Adjoining this property !. ".i''' ''
chant, and Saw Mill. all in successful "rn"
and Accotink Creek. which is at all time ra''-.
BILE for long boats of the largest sile. IT, ~.
tink and Mount Vernon Turnpike, which '
being built, runs through portion OF IT. i..'.
il about eight miles from Alexandria.
This land will he divided into lots Of NJ .'
than a hundred acres, aud any one wishing ..
chase will please address me. at Accotiuk Ial u
County, Va. i. CIltHLHILh
DQ-antf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The Senate will be able to accomplish the
objects of their detention after the Sd OF
March, in about week, or less. No noml-
nations for the missions at London and Paris
are to be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

A young man named Irwin has been ar
rested on suspicion of being the person who
murdered the cashier of the Union Bank, at
jackson, Miss, and robbed the bank recent
". A large amount of gold and Union Bank
notes were found on his person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

\ recent arrival from Liberia brought a
communication from Geo. l.. Seymour, (col-
ored,) formerly of Hartford, Connecticut,
but for the last twenty years citizen of the
African republic of Liberia. He had lately
returned from an exploratory tour of the
country east of Liberia. lie reports the ma
tives as robust in appearance, industrious,
intelligent, ingenious, and very peaceable.
The soil is stated to be exceedingly produc-
tive, water pure and cool, timber and stone
suitable for building plentiful, and that iron
ore exists in vast quantities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

TJNO ICE DEALERS.-The subscriber having
i failed to fill his ICE HOUSE during the pre-.
sent Winter with ICE, now offers it rent free, for
the present year, to any who will fill it. Its
capacity is from 30 to IS toms in perfect order
Apply soon. JOHN ?. EMERSON.
feb 2I-eo3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

NENNESSEE LAND FOR SALE oar.
j sale my landed estate lying near Nom.
vile. Warren county, Tennessee. couiamIg- : '
| THOUSAND NINE II y DRIED ANr poi.
ACRES By recent survey. II lies at III" g.'
the Cumberland Mountains. nine mile. from y
Minnyille, on the Stage road leading t. Na.a,
so miles distant. and I miles from Railroal
pot. The surface is gently rolling AMI ,.y,r
with oak, poplar, hickory, and walnut, lr'.u.
mast in abundance. never failing crccA 70
through the whole tract, ami in addition. d..
are about % fine Springs of pure ircestunr 1hl-
The soil is gOod-pr0duccs corn. oats, whra'.
bacco, &c. The wheat raised upon il ha, w,'.s
u high as 20 lbs. TO the bushcl. Glover. TIM.
and herd grass are also produced IN graz ..
dance, without either guanO or plaster I.r-
natural 10 the soil. l. in great guanillIs' ,..
where through the forests, from the first 90 81.
until November. enough for a thousand a'ls
cattle and ten thousand head of shc"r. g.
quantity Of hogs can be- raised at Ncr! 800"
cost from the mast, which lasts from oci"ir- -s
June. Abou: 600 ACRES OF LAND i. r.ear
ia with cabins for tenants, and the DIVE
.lM& LING is handsomely built. with -
rooms. good stables, &c. Society i good
ling that Of any ighbOrhood III Virginia
Southern University under the auspce' .
Episcopal Church, is 10 miles distant, and
ebrated Watering place Bershcba only >. .
churches. and common schools are conyrll.
numerous The climate is very mild durr-
ter, and free from excessive heat in sumurr
atmosphere is dry and clear OF moisture OF
ity from the elevation Of the couniry--mr'
all that persons Of weak lungs could "-N
constantly increasing price of these LAND
make this fine investment To a gcniIrmaa 81.
also wished to establish grain or stock '.
To gentlemen, too, who have large qunu...-
negroes on the Northern border of Virginia.
who hold them only ut the will Of the Abo.'''
this part of Tennessee affords u safe relnA.
will divide the tract il desired, or sell 10 q. "
body at S. per acre. part in hand AMI the la'.
on time, satisfactorily secured. Addre',
GEORGE GLASCuDt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
J. W. MCGEE, ..,.
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SUR"hhI

WARRENTON, n, -.
CONTINUES to perform al operations Pc
~ ing to the Dental profession IN the iD'''
factory manner, at moderate rates ...
Doctor McGee may be found ut home ~ d..
except from the second to the third MonnSi
month, which time will he spent at Flint ~
pahannock County, Va. 81,
Office and residence on Main street. near! '.
site the Warrenton House.
Warren ten ian l-eoiv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The Richmond Wing appears in All entire
new suit of type. 1t is full Of the zeal ana
energy, which have ever char'ctsrlseo It's p''
liticsl course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

DEYNOLD's SPECIFIC for the Gout and
II Rheumatism, New England Cough Syrup,
suiph. Morphine, sulph. Quinine Valcrinatc Zinc,
and Payson's Jndellible Ink, just received. by
J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
feb 20 cor Of Fairfax and Prince ste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 2, 1859.

In his review of the political history of the
country contemporaneous with the Mexican
war, Mr.. Bell stated Tin his recent speech in
the Senate, as illustrating the fierce spirit of
territorial acquisition which animated the
Democratic party of that era, that he had
every reason to believe that it was determin-
ed by the Administration at one time tohold
the whole of Mexico as an indemnity for the
war, and that only torty-eight hours had in
tervened between the public exposure of this
policy and determination on the part of the
Administration to adopt less grasping alter
native.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

Vim. Smith O'Brien was receiver WIN
much distinction by his friends IN ba'''
more. He has arrived in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

7 INDEN WHISKEY.-This WHISkEY is
IL made in the old fashioned copper still, by dou-
bic dstillatvn. just beyond the SUNNI, Of the Blue
Ridge, in Warren county, Va. near the line Of Eau
quier where the sofness and purity Of the noun
tain spring water, aud the quality Of the rye con-
srtute important elements in making the Whiskey
for which this locality ha. been long celebrated 1t
is perfectly pure beyond all doubt being made ex-
clusively of rye, hops, and barey-malt, with the
utmost care The quantity made is limited, and
bought principally for private use, by gentlemen
connoisseurs in the surrounding counties, who are
critically nice in laying by stock for improvement.
A small consignment has lately been made to
MARSHALL WARD, Of Alexandria; OF it can
be procured direct, through correspondence with
DR.. FISHER, of Linden, Warren County, Va.
oct 25-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

''Garroting" has been commenced again in
the streets of New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

Official letters from the officers of the Uni
ted States Army in California, say that an
Indian War in that State is quite certain
The Mojave Indians say they will have no
military posts in their country, and made an
attack upon party of United States troops,
but were soon routed. General Clarke has
taken the field
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

The report of the Committee appointed to
examine the accounts Of Seaman, late Super
intendcnt Of printing. presents another chap
ter of the volume OF corruption. 1t is said
that collision was established between tho
public printers, for getting money from the
contractors for paper, photographers, engra-
vers and the like, and that under this system
one obtained, so far as the inquiry ex-
tended, some 10000, and the other about
S40,0 900. The Committee turn Mr. Seaman
over to the courts for prosecution, as they
have done the witness, Durall. According
to the testimony of George Pitt, of Philadel-
phia concerning the live oak contracts for
which he was to receive 10 per cent. COM
mission, he is liable to IL criminal prosecu-
ton, under the act Of Congress, being at the
time of the contract Clerk of the United
States District Court of Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

THAR AND PITCH.-l5O bbs' lar r.,.a-',
i 20 bbls. Pitch, landing per 60 Bro
for ssls by nh "hh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-02

rOTTON.-G0O lbs. North Carolina, for sale by
mh Il WHEAT / BRO.