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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

at DR.. Foster The later still remained j.,
the gateway, and the bullet struck the iran
gate post and glanced off, DR.. Foster them
steadied his arm against the post. and freI
at DR.. Chopin, who was near the wall ot
the office. The ball hit the side of the win,
dow and did no damage. Dr. Chopin nry,
drew his knife, and advancing inon u,
Foster, called 10 him TO fire again Lnt
DR.. Foster simply waved his pistol at him
warning him not to approach or he would
kill him, and finding him still coming he 70.
treated slowly. with his revolver still amrJ
at DR.. Chopin.
The man afflicted with the aneurism hal
retreated down the street, and the BENNY
Clerk, well knowing that the men were arm.
ed and prepared for desperate fight. al,,
got out of the way, but the students now
came rushing from all parts OF the Ilo,pir,
and threw themselves between the antagop,
lists. They led DR.. Foster away 10 hI> ro.m
and carried DR.. Chopin into the clerk, Of.
fee.
DR.. Armand Mercicr came along in hi, lug.
gy, and on seeing the latterpart Of the firm,
drove up at gallop, and leapingout ran in
to the office. DIR. Chopin was warm Ter.
sonal friend of his, and he was 50 excited
that after glancing ut the wound in the throat
he said it was mere triHc, and recommend
ed him to let him carry him home ut once
The students were leading DIR. Chopin ont
into his buggy. when he tainted from loss Of
blood, and was Immediately carried in again.
DIR. Mercicr now examined both wound,
critically. lie Immediately saw the extent
of the injury, and sewed up the juguIar vein
in moment, then staunchcd the woundmth,
lilac region. Officer Dean was on the ground
in a short while, and went to DR.. Foster,
room. Said he. after knocking and beng
admitted, "Dr. Foster, you are my prisoner"
Are you police officer" inquired the Doe.
tor. The officer answered that hs was ami
exhibited his crescent. Then, sir, >ur.
render myself to YOU" said DR.. Frostcr
and he accompanied him to the FIRST Dis.
trict Lookup.
At . o'clock DR.. Chopin was carricltohiS
residence, No. 100 Canal street, on litter
lie exhibited the utmost GOODNESS and c2mpa.
sure, although during the rcncounter he was
perfectly carried away with excitement.
The conduct of DR.. Foster was quite opposite
to this. During the whole of the shooting
DR.. Foster stood in the gateway, cool, sell.
possessed and deliberate in all he did. Il
was not until the affair was all over, that he
exhibited the slightest excitement. The
probability is strong in favorofDr. Choppin's
rccovery-NeW orleans Delfa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
Georgia for Douglas

Senator Toombs recently made speech at
Lexington, in his State, in which he came
out boldly and emphatically in favor OF
Douglas for the Presidency. Indeed, he If
xealously canvassing for him, and denounce'
even Democrats, who will not yet come in to
the support of the Little Giant Freesoiler.--
We agree with the Columbus Inquirer in
regarding this movement as decisive OF the
vote of Georgia in the Charleston Conven-
ton. For Toombs and Stephens rule the
Democratic party Of that State, and they
will certainly bag" in good time, all those
of the Democratic household, who are dis
posed to be refractory, as regards the Illinois
renegade" and "traitor."
1t appears that Senator Toombs intends to
brook no opposition to the Presidential pre-
tensions of Douglas The Hon. MIR. Gartrell,
Democratic member of the last Congress and
a candidate for reelection, had occasion,
lately, to define his position on this question,
when he came out hot against Dougas-and
Toombs pitches into him for so doing with
his usual ferocity. After this, will any 9th
er Democratic candidate in Georgia have the
temerity $50 beard the lion in his den-the
Douglas in his hall'-rcgardless OF the
warning "IIark from the Toombs?'
Thus Douglas prospects for the Charles,
ton nomination are daily improving. Will
the Virginia Democracy support him.
Rich. JTlig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
VIRGINIA Central Agricultural Society

The Richmond Dispatch states that this
society will, at its annual exhibition this
fall, offer premiums amounting in the az
grecate to $9,3SS.50. The following are
some of the premiums:
For cattle horses and mules, premiums
range from 500 to $40, and include all the
various grades. For trotting stations and
mares they range from 500 to $50, and are
tested by time. For sheep, including all
kinds, from $50 to S.; swine, $50 to SlO;
poultry S.. Tobacco-best shipping leat'
manufactured leaf, fancy wrapper leaf, the
growth of 1859, $50. Manufactured tobac-
co for home consumption, $50. Flour. grain
and corn, SO and S.. Best cotton s4o.-
Other staple products SO and s.. Domes-
tie wine 500 to $40. Flows, cultivators, &c,
$40 to S.; drills, broadcasters, &C., $50 to
$40; wagons, carts, harness, &c, so to
$3.50; rollers, clod-crushers and farm-gates
$40, straw and root cutters, corn-she!lers,
mills, &C., $40 to So; hay-press, stump ma
chine, fan-mll, &C., SIS to So; maehery 80;
carriages and vehicles, $50 to %; steam pillow
$500; Steam engine for agricultural purpo,,
ses 300; steam saw.mill $50; reaper and
mower $50; rake and reel to reaper $50;
design of farm dwelling, out-houses, gate
ways and grounds $50; best collection OF ' IT.
oinia minerals SS5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
Mr.. Whltlock's Thousand Acres.

4 New York correspondent of the Cincln-
natl Enquirer says
at would fill the pages Of half dozen
Harpcrs Magazines fully TO describe the
country seats at Wcstchcstcr. One oithc most
extensive is that Of Mr.. Benjamin Whitlock a
merchant in Beekman street. who, for several
years has been buying, and buying, houses
and lands, until now he is tho lord Of about
thousand acres lying together, large por-
ton of which commands fine view OF Long
Island Sound, and which for beauty and di'
versity of scenery-hill, dale, walk drive,
coppice and forest-possesses charms that
my poor pom lacks the force and fancy to
describe. The principal ediice on this gu
peru estate There are several in all, some OF
them luxurious enough to satisfy the tastidi-
business of a SybariteJ is of palatial proper
tons, built after the style of the Tuillerlcs,
and when completed will be, by all odds. the
largest and costlest country seat in the State.
The house possesses all the luxurious appli-
ances to be found in Fifth Avenue. a stable
of sixty horses opens its doors to whoever may
fancy a ride or drive; ball-alleys for those
having the requisite muscle and endurance
for ten-strkes and spares; billiard-tables for
ladies and gentlemen who understand the
scientific manipulations Of mace and cue;
and saltwater bathing for those who, like
Mr.. Mantalini, are occasionally inclined to
make themselves 'demnitiOn moist unplea-
SAINT bodies
But why undertake to partcularize the
points of place that has already cost its own
er half million of dollars, yet seems but
nor,lv finished Mr.. WhitlOck, in the two
minutes view had of him by your corrcspon-
dent, appeared to bel jolly chap, full OF dash,
enterprise, shrcwdncss, taste, and any amount
of pluck, who proposed to himself the enjoy,
ment of the am pie fortune lie has acquired,
and is yearly augmenting, and to leave to
the 'he!rs Of his body lawfully begotten,' the
finest country seat on the Western Cont,
nent ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
From Mexico.

The latest advices from Vera Cruz state
that Mr.. McLane had presented President
Buchanan's ultimatum to the Juarez govern
ment, demanding the immediate ratification
of the recent treaty. There is nothing i'm
portant from the capital. Gen. Degollado
had ordered the troops at Tampico and the
neighborhood to march for San Luis Potosi,
which place will be the general rendezvous
of the liberals. He intends attacking the
capital in October. All the Pacific coast of
Mexico was in the peaceable possession of the
liberals.
Gen. Viduarri was organizing forces at
Nuevallon, against the Indians and Ameri-
cans.
General Pesquiera had defeated the In
dian depredators in Sonora after severe
battle.
Business at Mazatlan was good.
Topic had been recaptured by the revou-
tionists, after considerable fighting.
Gen. Marquee was conducting 5000, 900
in specie to San Bias from Guadalajara per
British war ship Calypso. The Governor of
San Bias had resolved to prevent the ship
meat of the money if the duties were not
paid. Difficulty was apprehended, and Gen.
Cercua had left Mazatlan with fifty liberals
to attack MARQUEE at Guadalajara.
The Isthmus of Tehuantepec was quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
ssa,, on Legal Instruments.

In the Monthly Law Reporter for August,
published in Boston, there is an Essay on
the use of the seal in legal instrumental
The writer traces its history from ancient
times, and Justly attributes its use to the
want of learning among all classes, which
was an common that many of the clergy even
we're unable to write. This ignorance no
longer existing, the old law maxim comes
into NAV. Ratio est legiS ANNA, mutatd hgtS
ratione mutata est ler-whlch may De renaer-
ed, the law changes with the reason tor It
This in fact is the construction OF the writer,
who can see no utility in the continued EN-
ployment of little pieos of wafer, gum or
wax, neither of which possesses any thing at
all personal or distinctive. Besides, the ma,
ioritty Of the States have already abolished
the formality of the wa1en seal.-Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
The Thirty Million Bill.

Mr.. Broderick, one of the Senator'S from
California, is now stumping that State, and
making speeches strongly denunciatoryI OF
his colleague in the Senate, DR.. Gwin. In a
recent harrangue, directed against Gwin, he
thus .'lets the cat out of the bag" in regard
to the object of the Thirty Million Bill,
which was introduced at the last session Oh
Congress: Wig.
II also accuse him lGwinl of having sup
ported the Thirty Million Secret Fund Bill
Then he knew it was the intention to use
that money as a corruption fund, in order to
.or,,, th, merit Pesidential election; either to
elect Jimmy Buchanan, or Mr.. slidsll, Of
Louisiana, with whom he co-operated IN the
limited States Senate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
A Patent Democrat.

The Democratic candidate for G'1Yerno'
Ohio is Judge Ranney. A few years a. -. -,
made a speech, in which he eSpFe''S'
following opinion: ,c.,~,s,,
Il have no doubt Of the power OF C2Dsr.
to erect Territorial Government, ana /" o..
vide for the prohibition of Slavery WIFI 1.
Northumberland am in favor Of, au1 W.
support such prohibition" p,br;,.a
That is precisely the Black kepu o"s
doctrine. Yet this Judge Ranney i o. !,
those National Democrats VINO - II,
much bepraised by the Democraey -,
South. There is not the difference o. " ,',,.
of a copper" between him and his u pm"
-Lynch6urg TirgiHidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

BARS IN V1RGINIA-The bears are very
troublesome in Roanoke county, Va, this
season, and have committed depredations on
the corn, for which the farmers have turned
out cunning for them. A letter says;
Three or four have been killed on BRAD,
shaw's Creek, within the last two weeks. and
on last Saturday three were killed ABOUT
three miles from Lafayette near Prices on
the North Fork. W. c. Waskey, esq, shot
very large one this morning, making the
number killed seven or eight during the space
Of three weeks. So frequently are they seen,
and so much excited has the neighborhood
become in their anxiety to capture them, that
there is scarcely a day passes without some
party being out in pursuit Of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

Our fashionable readers will regret to learn
of the death of His Highness, Osoi Quoijoe,
heir apparent to the throne of Ashantee, in
Africa, and nephew to the King; also of the
decease of the Princess Effuah Sappon, sis.
ter 10 the King, and mother of Osoi QuoUoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

On Thursday last both Blondin at Niaga-
m, and DeLave at tennessee Falls, continued
their rivalry in rope-walking; by the per-
formance of feats new to both. That OF
Blondin was the most interesting, being
nothing less than crossing the Niagara on
roma at night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

With rare exceptions, general good health
has prevailed so far, this season, In the tide
water as well as the upper counties, in Vir-
sinia. We have already noticed the excep-
tions-but even where sickness has prevail
ed. there is now an improvement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

The Texas Standard says that the defeat OF
the regular Democratic or Administration
party in Texas, may be attributed to the
failure of the Democratic candidates prompt
ly and explicitly to deny any sympathy with
Disunionism or the revival of the slave trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

CHsEsR POISONING IN EyGLtSp.--A',,
case of this kind in England led IAN 70. ""' 81,
by q distinguished English ch"m BENZ. q.
says the cause of the symptoms IN 'n',, ,.a...
partook Of the cheese was noSI'u' -.
substance, arising from the deG"n l' :. IN .-s
decay of the caseine or card when TLa " rse.a
principal constituent of chess IN, III m.is.
analysed was ofpoor quality ana D- -yi'a. +.
One of the main causes Of the no. I.i.
composition of the cassine OF cheese
CHENEY of common salt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

Col. FAUNrLERoY, of the FIRST Regiment
U. S. Dragons. has been assigned to the
command of the Department Of New Mexico,
and will proceed Immediately to relieve
Brig. Gen. Garland, whose ill health pre-
wants his return to the Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

1t is stated in the newspapers that in
many parts of the country, the recent beau
tiful displays of the Aurora Borealis have
actually produced alarm; and that confident
predictions are made of "war, pestilence,
and famine" of which the "signs in the hes-
VEINS" are thought to be the precursors. SO
that after all, the world wants yet a good
deal of enlightenment"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

Mr.. Henry Winter Davis addressed very
large meeting of the citizens of Baltimore
on Monday evening. Whatever differences
of opinion exist as to its political sentiments,
it is admitted to have been very able and
eloouent speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

At the recent tournament at DroVer's Rest,
Miss McElhany, of Virginia. was crowned
queen of love and beauty. Mr.. John Ham
mock was chief marshal, and Mr.. Charles
Sengstack, orator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

Forney's Philadelphia Press says that
"Mr. Robert j. Walker has returned to
Washington, filled with his former and re-
cent affection for the President of the United
States" Mr.. Frederick P. Stanton, refuses
TO "care in"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

The Town MEETING proposed to be held
in Baltimore on Monday afternoon, in con-
sequence of the inclensncy of the weather,
was postponed until Thursday Tomorrow
The call for the meeting, to adopt measures
for practical reform, in the city, is signed
by upwards of two thousand resp ectable CT
items
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

The Belgian Chamber of Deputies has
agreed to the project for the fertilization of
Antwerp, by ISL against AZ. LIE Nord con-
tends that this project will endanger the neu-
trality of Belgium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

The New Orleans papers of Wednesday
last speak Of the air as quite chilly but clear,
and more like October than August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07
Telegraphic Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Application has
again been made by pre-emptors of public
lands in Minnesota for another postponement
of the land sales, on the ground of their in
ability to dispose Of their crops before the
day advertised for such sales to commence.
The Secretary of the Interior declines to
postpone the general sales, but has directed
that the sections of pre-emptors who are un-
able to pay, shall be passed over-in other
words not sold.
In the temporary absence Of James Madi-
SON Cults, esq, Second Comptroller of the
Treasury, Mr.. Cathcart chief clerk, il acting
comptroller.
Gov. Floyd, Secretary of War, is not ma.
terially improved in health, and Mrs. Floyd
is also i'll.
NRw ORLEANS, Sept. 5.-The steamer De
Soto has arrived from Havana, having sailed
on the I'd inst Yesterday she signalled the
U. S. sloop of war Brooklyn, supposed to be
bound for Pensacola with the treaty recently
made by Mr. McLane with Mexico.
MOBILE, Sept 5.-The sloop of war Brook
Ign arrived here to-day at noon, with Mr..
McLane as passenger. He left for Washing
ton this afternoon.
LEAvENwoR1u, Sept. 5.-A collision be,
tween the democrats and republicans occur
red on Saturday night. The republicans
were holding meeting at the intersection OF
two streets, when a democratic torch light
procession attempted to pass through and a
general melee ensued. One man was shot
and some five or six wounded. The affair is
much regretted.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 5.-The Chamber OF
Commerce of this city have unanimously re
solved to memorabilia Congress for the res
toration of the mail service with Havana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

The change in the regulation in Haytl, IN
regard to the expectation of coffee from that
country, will probably largely increase our
trade in coffee. The reduction of the duty
on -four in Brazil, will also, it is thought,
helm the -four trade with that country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

General Changarnier refuses to accept the
Emperor's amnesty, and Victor Hugo says
he will return when liberty returns to
France,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

The U. S. Economist, speaking Of the Cot
ton Crop. says that the prospects are every
way favorable and that it is not impossible
that the exports of the coming year may be
pushed to three and quarter millions, at a
price equal to that of 1857, say, average sos
per bale, which would give an export value
of two hundred and ten millions Of dollars,
and impart to the Southern section of the
country greater degree of prosperity than
ever vet fell to its lot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

A new Bank, entitled 1.-The Exchange
Bank" has been opened in Baltimore, under
a charter of the last Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

A complimentary barbecue was given to
Hon. VIM. Smith, at Garrisonville, in Stat
ford county, last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

The Nashville TENNESSEE papers record
the death of John Ycatman, an old and nigh
ly.respsctsd citizen of chat city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

Gold has been found in a promising vein'
on the land of Mr.. Lebbeus EwelI, near
Brentsyills, Prince William County, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

Il IL believed that Mr.. Levers offer to
charter the Great Eastern, has been rejected
- owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

TJyrMoTHY SEED.-S0 bushels P''H''
i THY SEBD, for sale by uREWl-.
aug 2U-eod7u l. n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-07

A grand jubilee" Of the Opposition of
Tennessee, was held at Memphis, in that
State, on the 25th ult., at which patriotic
addresses were delivered by the Hon. John
Bell, Hon. Emerson Etheridge, and several
other distinguished gentlemen. A similar
meeting was also held a. Nashville on the
3Oth ult., in congratulation on the recent
triumphs achieved by the Opposition in the
election of seven out of the ten members OF
Congress composing the delegation from the
State of Tennessee. These meetings are
admitted on all hands to have been largely
attended, and the proceedings were conduct
ed throughout with the greatest enthusiasm.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-01-05

From the report of one Of Hon. Goo.
P. Marsh's lectures on the English lac
guage, we take the following interesting
extract:
The number Of good English words
found in use by good writers, could hart
ly fall short of 100, 900. But We knew
these mainly as we knew Greek, as book
words, and not as the language ef
speech. Even if arnan was able ON ex-
traordinary occasions to bring into use,in
wordy battle, half of that number. he
generally contented himself with far fes.
err. Each individual used in liis daily ne
reportery Of words to some extent re-
culiar to himself--one which would farm
sh key to his private history. Few
scholars used as many as 10000 Eng
lish words; ordinary people not moro
than 5000. In all Shakespeare there Wa
not moro than $4,000 words; in oil Nil.
ton 5000. Of the Egyptian hierogly.
phics there were but 5000, and in was
said that the vocabulary Of the Italian
opera was scarcely greater. We each
found very limited vocabulary enough
for our purposes. One man would say
a thoughtful heart; another grateful
spirit; one fancy, another Imagination;
ono describes his friends as Of a sanguino
temperament, another as Of g hopeful
disposition; ono man began to build, an
other commenced buldin.; each had his
own words and stuck to them. A man
ofcontrolled passions used plain "onts,
willie a passionate man used many int"n-
sive. Loose thinkers contepted them
selves with general epplicati ms for large
classes of ideas, while logical thinkers us't3
moro and more specific words. Tho arts
demanded more new words than snything
else.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-01-05
"A Touching Incident.

A correspondent, writing from Pb'in'
depha to the Louisville Democrat, re.
lates the following:
Whilst mn aged and poorly clad f"ruale
was asking aims at thu corner Of Fourth
and Chestnut streets, q smart locking
sailor passed within y few feet OF her,
gazing irtently for several seconds on 'ier
haggard face She approached him, aud
extended hor palm i'll silence. instantly
his hand found its way to his capaci"ua
pocket, and when he drew it ont il VS.
Gllod with gold and silver, which he for
ced her to accept, saying.
"There, good mother, take this; yoa
may as well have it as the landsharFa
The last cruise I hal out Of New York
fornd me ith four bill dred dollars IN
hand but, as the neigLbors told me mr.
old mother was dead, got on = sl,reo
with the money, spont it all inside Of .
week, md then shipped agar.
"Oh! good good sir! yos are t. kind
TO an old body ike me. For your sake.
l will take it. Oh you remind nc Of NY
poor son, George, who shipped ard MAS
drowned. Oh! Gcorge-Gsorge White!
where are YOU now 2"
"George White" hurricdly exclaimed
the now excited sailor. "Why. that's
nv mama! And yon-you are ny
mother!' With this be seized her Iii
his arms and kissed her aifectlona'eiy.
whilst the big tears Of joy ran down bis
bropzed check. The poor woman was
entirely overcome by the recovery Of her
l,ns-lost child, ard wept and g oansd al
sernately. A carriage shortly sitter Cow
yeyed the mother and son away, leaving
many rnoistouei eye among tho erosl,
waawitnes "a the seems.