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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Nurrell. the Land Pirate.

The Memphis Appeal says that Shawnee
Village, in Mississippi county. Arkansas
where John A. Murrell and his elan had their
head quarters, has been converted into a
farm, and is now cultivated by DR.. Mctiaveck.
The old log huts Of the gang may still be-
seen, but they have fallen greatly into decay
and are covered with moss. The old syea-
more tree under which they held their eoun-
ellis, was blown down in 1856, and has been
removed to make room for the plough. Last
summer, a mill, as the natives term it, was
plowed up, which was used by Mnrrell for
manufacturing the bogus one dollar. The
financial machine was sent to Washington,
where it now occupies place in the ar
chives of the capitals curiosites. Murrell.
it may be remembered, served twenty years
in the Tennessee penitentiary, working rs a
blacksmith. On being released he wander
ed of into East Tennessee, where he lived
but short time, and died of the consumr-
ton, the disease doubtless being contracted
i'm prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
The Wing Spirit in Tennessee.

The news from Tennessee is cheering
Brownlow Saws that the Democracy are
breaking up rapidly, and some Of their best
men are coming over to our side. lie thus
chronicles special instance:
Publicly aud privately. silently and by
speeches, men are leaving the Democra-
cy and coming over to the glorious Wing
organization of the country. But the other
day Judge Scruggs, of West Tennessee, made
a telling speech in Jackson. We know
Scruggs we'll, and a glorious fellow he is..
lie has been on the Bench of the Circuit
Court for several years past, and has taken
no part in politics. He said in his speech,
that he had voted for Buchanan, under the
belief that he would carry out his pledges to
the country. He then went on to review
his total violations Of all pledges-the extra
vagance and corruptions of his admlnlstr'-
tion-and called upon those who acted with
him, in putting down the corrupt party that
had organized under him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Randolph Rogers Statues for Virginia

A very late private letter from Rome, gives
us the pleasant information That Randolph
Rogers is progressing finely with his statues
for the Virginia Washington Monument, in
Capitol Square of this city. We make the
following extract :-Rich. Enquirer.
Rogers sends photographs of his sketch
es for Lewis. lie had some taken last week,
which were 80 very poor and did :" very
little Justice to the sketches, thnt he did not
send them do not know whether they
have succeeded better this time; but do
know that the sketches themselves are very
fne-tull of vigor, and modelled with ex-
quists finish, which it ia impossible that the
photograph could convey. The eyes are
full of fire, and the figure expressive of great
energy. The costume is good, but We think
that the one with the cloak falling back is
very much to be preferred to the other, rs
more elegant and more artistic. Rogers
hopes that tha.one will be chosen although it
would be more expensive to himself to have
it done. The Nelson is completed and ready
for casting. 1t is Il grand figure and will
do Rogers great credit, even beside Craw-
ford's figures. His bronze doors, for the
United States Capitol, charm me. They
show his powers Of composition, and are
very beautiful"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Party inconsistency"

Ii has always seemed 70 us most marvel
lous how Democrats who denounced Sum
mers could support John Letcher for the of
flee of Governor The latters offence Wa.
much more recent than the former'- and
much worse every way; yet it is overlooked
or excused by those who were most vrulen,
against Summers. In the case Of Summers.
people were not ITO be dupcd by the eleventh
hour recantatons Of candidate for their
suffrages." When, pray, did Letcher re-
cant. Not until he was before the people
of Augusta as "a candidate for their sutira-
ges. When Summers WAS Il candidate for
Governor policy and prudence" dictated to
the people Of Virginia ''to entrust their gov
eminent to one whose opinions had never
been tainted with unsoundness :" What il
the case now? Summers is condemned and
Letcher acquitted. BY what rule are the
two men Judged. that such different results
are attained, On. is Wing and the other
Democrat is the whole secret
What was objectionable treason in " hiE
is mere indscretion in Il Democrat. The
sum Of the matter In that the people were
"duped' by the Democratic leaders in ISL,
or these same leaders are endeav"rng to dupe
them now. In either case if the people CON
tinue to follow such iaithless guides, they
will ;icserve the taunt---
''Ye would be a"pe, and victims, and ye are"
-Ndunton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
The Peace Question in Europe.

The latest English journals contain sy-
nopsls of the pacific article which appeared
in the Paris Mouiteur of the 18th Of April.
from which we learn that the different Euro
pean Powers have expressed themselves on
the following four points rs the basis oi the
Congress:
|. To determine the means by which
peace NAV be maintained between Austria
and Piedmont
,. The manner in which the evacuation
of the States Of the Church by the French
and Austrian troops; may he best effected.
). Whether it isexpedient tolntroduce re-
form in the administration of those aud the
other Italian States. the administration OF
which may present defects evidently tending
Ia create permanent and dangerous state
of uneasiness aud discomfort, and what those
returns should he.
t. To substitute for tho treaties between
Austria and the Italian Duchies u conteder;-
alton amongst themselves of the States OF
ltal y for their mutual protection, as wei! IN
ternal AS external. Austria has since de-
manded the disarning Of SARDINIA, ana then
subsequently proposed general dlsarina-
ment England modified Austrlas pro-
posal to the sense that it should only be ne
cessary to admit the principle OF gen
eral disarmament, reserving the manner
of regulating its execution until after the
assembling of Congress. France believes
that Piedmont could not be invited t" dlsaFm
if she is not to be represented ut the Com
gress. The English Government having NJ
sisted upon it. France, willing to prove her
conciliatory disposition, has promised t" re-
quest Piedmont to disarm on condition that
Piedmont and the other Italian States shall
be invited to take part in the Congress.
The article goes OH to cite historical pre-,
cedents. and hopes that this proposal VIII
meet with the unanimous consent OF the
Powers. France has even added that she ~
disposed to assent To Il disarmament previous
to the Congress Everything, therefore, JUS
titles the belief that even II all difficulties
are not vet removed, definite understand
ing will before long be established, and that
no further obstacles will oppose the assem-
bling of the Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
"Coms to the Record"

| This is the title of an elertlOneerlng doe
ument, which the Democracy are now cir
culatng among the people Of Virginia, and
which first appeared in the Democratic he
view. 1t is designed to meet the charge Of
extravagance brought against the Admins
tration aud the Democratic party by the OPP
position. As evidence of its peculiar char
artrr, read the following, which is next to
the last sentence in the pamphlet:
I'VE have proved that the onus Of what
ever extravaganza has characterized the eX-
penditures of the Government for the past
four years, rests upon those who now as>ail
the Democracy"
Now, who has been President "lor the
past four years. Have We had any other
but Democratic Presidents during that time:
What party has had Il maiority-an over
whclming ma lorty-in the Senate OF the
United States, during ''the past four years
Is it not the Drm"cTdtic party, And what
party, with the single exception Of one Con
gress, has hud II majority III the House Of Re-
pl esentatiyr>, Is it not the Democratic party,
What folly, then, what ab>urdty. what
gross disregard of truth. t" say that the
"onus of whatever extrayaSance has charac-
for the past four years. rests upon those who
assai the Democracy is, upon the
Opposition party of the country. who have
been ont of power, and who have had no oP-
portunity, if they had been 81 disposed, to
be extravaganza: We repeat the assertion
that the Democratic electioneering docu-
mrnt in question. is full of the most stupen-
duus and unblushing Rnorbacks, and We are
sure the people are too intelligent to be mis-
led by them for moment. The Democra-
tic party, the economical party. when the
Richmond Enquirer saw some time ago, that
the debt Of the Government, under the Buch
anan Administration, had run up from u 10
neariy me humired miHiom Of doiiars''-
No. they are anything but economical; and
we call upon the country not Ia be deludrd
by their atfcctation of u virtue which they
d" not possess, but to hold them To Just
accountability for their reckless disregard Of
the public interest. "-Rich. Whiy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
lCoNMrNICATEp


To tie President and Directors Of the O,any>
and Aierand,ra Rdilroad Compday.
Gentlemen 1T is now openly complain
ed Of and puJlishel that while you let Mr.
Shackelford and MIR. Thomas ride over your
Railroad free. You make Governor Smith pOy
Considering the handsome salary that thr
latter gentleman receives Az q member .
Congress. ] don't see why he shouldn't pay
AZ well IS other people; or what particular
right his friends have to complain Of his not
being able to pass free over the Railroads
Isn't the trankiag privilege sufficient ,,
That IL u matter. however, with which the
public, comparatively have very little to do
But it il further paLiishsd, that EVERY
MANS is, do"btIssS, used, to urge, or II pos
sIble tn CoNSTRAIN, men. connected with the
road, to vote for Mr.. Shackelford. who is IL
director" The reference, is, of course. To-
your road, and the intimation, ~ under
stand it, is, that you permit ronstrdint to be
used upon your employees to vote for MIR.
Shackelford- You employ your official
authority, or suffer others To do il, to inter
fere with the freedom of elections" Were
you to do this, you would only be following
the example Of the government officers in
many places, who peyref their situations I"
just such purpose. But, as doubt alto
gether the correctness of the statement CON
corning yourselves, which is now used 10
your disadvantages, and believe that both
yourselves and those in your employ will
contradict it, respectfully ask, that if tho
charge against you is incorrect. you will
publicly say 10. A STOCK HOLDER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Conversion" of Ships.

This is now the iavorite term in England
for denotins that process of naval c"nstruc-
ton by which the sailing ships Of her navy
are 30 rapidly being changed into VIZ
steamers. The late report of the Surveyor
of the Navy shows whit has been accom-
plished in this way within the past year,
viz: 81 line-of-battle ships, E blocks, 81 fri
gates, and 4 mortar frigates were built and
converted" in the royal dock yards between
the LIST of April, lS4S, and the LIST of April,
1859. The number of corvettes and slo"ps 80
built was 43. and the number Of gun-boats IT,.
besides one floating battery ana two yachts.
The aggregate tonnage of the ships built
(including the converted" ones and fitted
between April, lS4S. and April, 1859, is
2U9, Hos tons. and the cost f4.94S.31S; the
sailing ships converted into screws in dock
measured j4,10O tons, and the cost was
E323 u.s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Rrsak in the Erie Canal.

The Rochester Democrat Gays that a break
occurred in the Erie Canal at Holley, Or
leans county, on Monday morning. The
rush of water out drowned Il man who WAS
at work on the break. The break is over
two hundred feet in length, and the earth q
carried away to the bottom of the gulles
crossed by the embankment-seventy feet
deep. On the opposite OF BERN side of the
canal tho damage is less severe, but It is
nevertheless extensive. The expense of re-
pairing the embankment will be immense
and it will require some month probably to
comnlete the work 10 rs to let the water in
again. Fortunately the old canal at this
point has been kept on use, and the break
will involve no very lengthy stoppage OF nav
igation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Moyament at Mobile.

The Mobile (Alabama) Mercury informs
us that there are active movements going Oh
in that city, locking to secession from the
Union. 1t says
"lhe times are now ripe for the organiza-
ton of political movement iii the slave-hold-
ing States, irrespective of course, Of all old
9arty designations; and there are peculiar
reasons why such movement should be I'M
dertaken now and here. Indeed, we are
credibly informed that conferences have al
ready been held by leading patriotic gentle
man in this city. Of all parties. and the plans
of Southern organization have been set on
foot, and almost matured, preparatory 10 ac-
ton. We, therefore, caution our friends in
the country, everywhere, to be prepared for
it, and to keep themselves free from all en-.
tangling alliances which may hinder them
from joining in it untrammelled."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

WHo Cones NEXT?-We little imagined
the other day when we jocuarly alluded to
Il contingency in which somebody else besides
Messrs Letcher and Montague would have
To follow in the wake of Mr.. Goggin, that we
were foreshadowing veritahle fact. twill
be remembered that Messrs. Goggin and
Montague left here on Wednesday morning
for the Eastern Shore. and held n discussion
at Eastville on the same day, during which
Mr.. Montague suffered much from indisposi-
ton, and finally, when he had got through
was too unwell Ia follow Mr.. Goggin to Az
comac. The latter spoke ut Drummond Town
on Tbursday-crossed the bay in sail boat.
and spoke at Hampton on Saturday night
Norfolk Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
ICONACNICATED


It was hoped few day. ago, by the Wash,
ington Star, that politics would not DO allow
ed to enter in the selection Of pubiic gd,-
dener by the President. A correspondent OF
the Gazette asked Immediately, if any body
supposed for moment, that Wig would
be allowed to NOW grass. or plant trees, or
set out flowers, and added, that to appoint
anybody but Democrat, would be al inva'
sion Of the rights of the Democracy Sure
enough the appointment has boen conferred,
after the proper recommendations from the
right quarter. upon one who is said to be an
approved Democrat The party in power,
never. if they ran "Trip a. will give An office
to any one but Democrat. When they
want their friends u get office from tho
Wings, they are always for no party and
independent candidates" A WING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

The SIcKLEs' TRAGEDY on THE STAGE
The new popular play" entitled Siekles' or
the Washington Tragedy, was produced on
Tuesday evening, for the first time, in the
pure and moral city of Boston. at the Nation
al theatre. which is under the direction Of the
"star sisters" Leucills and Helen. The
dramatis PERSONA are:-Sickles, D Hanchett;
Key, A. Fitzgerald; Mrs. Siekles. Mrs. Nc
Phetres. The author of this masterpiece of
Athenian genius is ~ yet unknown. but the
Boston Ledger observes that lit is said to be
a very close and correct dramatization from
the facts, and offers with it good moral. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
IlOANUSICATRD.

To Hon. WV. SaITH.-Allow voter in
the Seventh Congressional District, to ask,
most respectfully, u definition Of your posi-
ton in reference to our State election. Are
you favorable to the election Of the Peters
burg nominees: If 80, mtH you make II ron-
cenient 10 be- the County on he day Of eie'-
ton, and rast yom su8rase for them. In
view of the fact. that you refused To sustain
the StsuntOn nominees, four years since, and
that you have cast but one Democratic rote
since your return from California, it is not
strange that Democrats should entertain
doubts in reference to your present position.
have heard you speak during this can
vass and have read attentvey your speeches
Us reported. but have yet to hear or zee, one
word in COMMUNICATION OF John Letchsr. or
either of his associates on tho State ticket
These intsrrogatories are pertinent, and
your answer il earnestly solicited by
fauquier County, May ;. A VOTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
]. w. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY,
I'd

CONTINUES to perform all operations belong
" ing to tho Denta! profession in the most salts
factory manner at moderate rates.
Doctor Notice may he found At home At any time,
except from the second 10 the third Moaday in each
month, which time will be spent al Flint Hill, Rap
pahannock County, Va.
Office aud residence ON Main street, nearly opps-
site the Warrenton House.
Warsnton, jan l-esly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
ICONNUNICATkD

Many erroneous statements have recently
been sent from this place as to the probable
vote of Alexandria ut the next election.
for the purpose Of suppressing the true
state of affairs. have heard but one opIn-
ion expressed here among those who pro,
fess to be acquainted with the subject, and
this opinion comedies with my own. u
is this Mr.. Thomas's majority in this
county will reach 40O, with q plurality
of COO over the next highest candidate. As
To the vote between shsckeliord and Smith
the friends of the former gentleman claim
majority. This. incline tothink. will be the
case. | ain induced to make these remarks
for the purpose of correcting reports which
have been industriously circulated through
out the country. =:
JSOR RENT.-A desirable OFFICE on the BE-
H coad hoor of my warehouse. .,,
- os "a, JANEs e NEEETT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

The large clothing establishment of Ben
ner & Bros, in Baltimore, was burned on
Wednesday morning Total loss, about $685.
ONO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

The National Inteligencer comments upon
the present f"sh of foreign inportations, aud
quotes writer in the Baltimore Sun, who
saws, 1T il now admitted that the late large
importations of foreign goods cannot be sus-
tanned at the same rate without I'LL increased
demand for our exportable commodities
The difficulty is. that we have nothing to ex-
port but cotton, gold, and State and corpora
ton stocks The gold must soon 60 out to
pay for importations, and another depression
may be looked for, but it will occur SO soon,
that it will be u comparatively easy let down.
The goods are wanted. it is true; but where
will be the means of paying for them?" In
confirmation Of these views and apprehen-
sions we NAV state that the steamer which
left New York for Europe on Saturday last
took out with her more than million OF dol
lars in gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

Letters from Honduras say, that the con-
tinual reports Of invasion or intended inva-
sion OF Central America by fllibusters from
the United States has produced injurious ef-
fects in exciting bitter hatred Of the North
Americans in the public mind, and some OF
our citizens were compelled to travel with
British passports for safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

The Mayor of Richmond, Mr. Joseph
Mavo, has been on visit to New York and
Brooklyn. and was received in both cities
with every mark of respect and honor He
had to make several speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

A report is again in circulation that James
Gordon Bennett is to be appointed Minister
to France, previous to the expiration of MIR.
Buchanan's term. We do not believe the re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

Speaking of our relations with Mexico.
the New York Herald says, we learn from
Washington that the administration have
adopted the determination of strengthening
Mr.. McLanes hands and rendering every
support it can to the government of Pres'-
dent ,JuareZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

The u. S. Naval force in the Gulf of Mex,
leo. il about to be increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06


The system says the Hon. j. Clancy
Jones, the present Minister to Austria, and
who Congressional Report says. took S per
cent commission, against law and decency, to
procure those contracts for the Reading Forge
company this system" (otbuilding sxpen-
sive custom houses all over the country com
menced six years ago" The total disburse-
ments for NIL Public Buildings from 1907 up to
June, 1853, Mr.. Film"re's last year, only
reached some - .OoO, OV0-the whole amount
for aH Public Buildings, for 46 years.-In
tire yedrs from 1853 to June 1858, the
amount expended was sleren million, seyen
hundred Mousand dollars (ll,10O,0OO.)
The chief items ara the new Capitol and
the Custom-houses referred to- In every d.
rection, there is splendid custom-h house,
some Of them costing Us much rs the Palaces
in Europe. The Bull dog of the Treasury
estimates the cost of the new custom-hOuse
at New Orleans at 81 $4,000 Congressional
Globe, ISIS: p. 2220.) The custom-house
at Charleston, it estimated, will cost 5000
600
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Union Male and Female Institute. Three
Creeks, Arkansas.

SACS6o J. E. TRIMBLE, A. B.. ,.-....... .Principat THE third Session of this Institution 1 will commence Monday, August Sth, 1859, and continue twenty weeks. The faculty IS full and efficient composed of teachers of acknowledg- ed ability and merit.
 The two departments, Male and Female, are wholly distinct and separate. No communication whatever, is suffered to take place between pupils of the opposite sex, either the Institute with those under the immediate control of the princi- pal.
 The instruction is thorough and rigid, and close application is required in study. Every facility is afforded the pupil by Apparatus, Maps and Globes h the musical department fine Pianos, Guitars, and Violins are used both forinstructon and prac- tice.
 Young ladies from distance are required to board in the Principals family. Boys can obtain good boarding ill private families at from S7 to- SlO per month.
 For particulars apply to the Principal by letter or for a catalogue.
 REFERENCES:
 Hon. $. H. Hempstead, A. H. Garland, Esq, Little Rock. w. w Andrews, esq, Washington, Arkansas; E. w. Can't, esq.,, $
 Rev. $. Williamson D D., q John R. Beeson. Hillsboro, G. $. Lamkin, ChampagnolIe;
 w. A. Beii '' James w. Meek, Union county;
 B. c. Aderson, Three Creeks.
 August }, 1859. ly.