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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
FORGOT his Own Name.

A resident of Columbia township, who re-
turns o considerable sum upon the tax
duplicate, recently forgot his own name
lie was looking for letter, and called nj
most daily ut the post Office, and inquired for
a certain name. The postmaster several
times informed him that he had letter with
the superscription of his own name, except
that there was a middle name, spelled in full.
The applicant declined to receive the epstle,
~ il must DO for some one else, but said he
didn't know any such man in the town. Ono
day. after anlonth had passed, he told his wife
there was such letter, and wondered who it
could be for, and why the owner never called
for it, After a good laugh at her licge, she
convinced him that the name on the letter was
hsown! He had forgotten his middle cogno-
men, but ventured to claim the lotter, and
found that it was the very document that he
bad been looking for so longl-Ci"ct@"ah
fol,; y,JuI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
TELEGRApHIC DISPATCHES.

New YORK, June 27.-The Germans com.
menced the celebration Of the Steuben Mon
ument Festival to-day, in Jones Woods
There is an immense concourse Of people pre-
sent this evening, and the Park is hand,
somely illuminated with variegated lamps.
The festival will last the entire week, and
the funds 20 towards the erection of monu.
ment to Baron Steuben. There were over
one thousand soldiers in their parade this
morning, the Third Regiment Hussars, a
beautiful company, turning out alone three
hundred men They were followed by about
fifty German Glee Clubs, Musical Societies,
Turner'S, &c. 1t is computed that over ~, OOO
people visited the grounds to-day.
CHARLESTON, June 2s.-The steamer Isabel
has arrived from Havana. A large amount
of the bills of the International Bank of Ha.
vana had been returned from London protest
ed, for the reason that the parties had not
been advised. Sterling Exchange bills were
commanding Is to Ii premium. The Span
ish government had purchased the steamers
Alps and Andes. The yellow fever appeared
not to bo regarded as al epidemic at Havana.
Sugars are quiet, and unchanged in prices.
Molasses dull and nominal. freights are
lhhcllNt. oI .NtN AVN =
per cent. premium; on New Orleans, 400!
per cent. premium
ST. LOUIS, June 21.-The California over
land mail, which left San Francisco on the
Sd inst, has arrived here. The Arizona cor
respondent of the Republican says that an
other revolution has broken out III Sonora.
The Apata Indians have taken the field in
favor of Gandara, of the Church party. The
revolutionists had captured several large
towns, and were daily receiving additions to
their number.
New YORK, June 2s.--Wells, Fargo II Co,
the California Express Agents, have CON
tract with the Government for cashlng all
their transfer drafts on the Pacific coast. In
addition to. the S3jO,OOO in specie, which
they received by the Moses Taylor yesterday,
they had S94, 900 in drafts ON the Sub-Trea-
surv, which went into Bank to-day.
OswEGo, June 2I.-The cricket match be-
tween Syracuse and Oswego, i'll this city, To-
dav, resulted in favor of the latter.
New YORK. June 2S.-Ihe steamer North
ern Light, from California, arrived this eva
uiup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
Mexican Affairs.

WASHINGTON, June S--DistinguiShed
gentlemen. of both the United States and
Mexico, are anxious for Il treaty arrangement
by which the inhabitants on both the from
tiers of the two countries shall bc protected.
Such Il proposition will doubtless soon he
submitted for Executive consideration. 1t
is known that the treaties To be made 10y
Minister McLane will grant the right ot way
to the United States over the lsthmns ot Ic-
hauntepec and four other points ol Mexican
territory, to the Pacific Ocean or Gull OF
California, the route To he under the Joint
protection of the two Governments But II
is not believed that any cesslon OF Mexican
territory will be made or even asked.
4 postal treaty with Mexico is now in the
course of arrangement in Washington. The
Liberal Government had already contracted
with Col Butterteld for carrying the mails
Gulf posts including that of sisnl. Should
our Government acquiesce, which is highly
probable, Il regular weekly steam communi-
cation between the countries will be secured.
Private letters have been received here
from General Nidaurri, dated June I'd. IN
which he says that on the 18th OF May,
General Xuazua was ut Leon, in the vicinity
of Guanauato, with more than six thousand
men. \ skirmish had taken place at Slloa,
resulting in the defeat Of the Renctionlsts
under Gen. Meia. Gen. Iuazua was waiting
for brigade which had started from More
liza and for two artillery batteries from Iaca-
tocas, in order to attack Gen. Noll who was
from ten to twenty miles distant. The Libc-
=, thnt ,nt
him. in which event they would continue
their march to the city of Mexico.
The report tlat President ,Juurez has con-
sented to receive 5000 American troops to
aid the Liberal cause is untrue. 1t is pro.
bable, however, the services Of thirty or
more American officers will be secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
Tho Wheat Harvest.

Harvesting is now going on bravely in the
country around, and We bear from oil sides
the most cheering accounts Of abundant crops.
The cry of rust. blight, scab and hS, has been
hushed, whilst the early damage sustained
by the joint worm has been forgotten amidst
the general luxurious yield. 1.-The broad
fields of yellow grain, which appear like 80
many lakes of gold, lightly, rippled by the tn
passing breeze, are rapidly disappearing be-
fure the reaper. Stack after stack is formed,
and here aud there is prospect resembling
a yast camp field, reminding US of events IN
the Old World, and the blessing Of such rich
harvests to supply the demand wt'sh these
events must produce A. ,
The counties below ua are generally zone
harvesting their wheat, and Stafford ma
Suoaylyania will have finished by the last OF d
the week. The Piedmont country is also well
advanced and will speedily rejoice in the
home gathered crop. in qsal'ty aud quaint.
ty we hslieye it is the best wheat We have
had for some years.-Fred. Ifer4ld.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
Trials Of q Bloomer

A Dress Reform Convention in session Mt
Apb4sn lqst week, was well attended. Mrs.
Joy, of Syracuse, MAIDS p speech on the occa-
sion. Mrs Choate, of Syracuse, related with
evident embarrassment, the many trials aad
tribulations shc puasad through in adopting
the dress Of the reformers. Her friends, 10 the
number of thirty or more, left her, and she
felt alone in the world. When she passed
through the streets of Syracuse, her native
place, no gsn.iemsn You'd touch his hat to
her, but on many opcasions had actually
avoided her by popping down an alley or run
ming up n neighboring stairway. When she
passed through the streets the sly Inuen-
does, the winks and shrugs of the men on
tbs sidewalk, went to her soul like steel: but
she had resolved on liberty or death, short
skirts or nothing sni regardless Of the loss
Of friends, she chung to the i;i2Hmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

SALARIES OF TEAcHERs-Th Providence
Journal has an article on Teachers salaries,
the object of which il to show the compare
tive rates in different cities The salaries re-
fer only to teachers Of high schools and gram
mar school masters. In Toronto c. W., &c.
9G+; Petersburg c. W., $1,000; Boston, prin-
eipai Of the Latin school, s2,s0O-his FIVE
assistants aHer4ss 5t,GS9; principal ofEnglish
high school, -, 500 his four assigtqIt4 each
$ .6.r; Chicago principals 5000, PhladeI-
Ph!a, West ltoxbury principals zach, S2,G0iG
Charleston. koxbury, Brook yn, each, 81 800;
New Bedford, Salem, Chelsea each, 81 GOO;
Springfield, $500. In Providence, the
.,iiDG.Ga! Qf boys Latin school receives but
$1,000; boys English school the same; boys
junior schools $500 The salaries Of gram
mar masters in b )ston is S2, 900; Of sub-nss-
ters 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
Nsturaiizsd American Citizens in Europe

A correspondence has passed between i
naturalized citizen and the Hon. Lewis ta>s
Secretary Of State. i'll reference 10 the sub
iect Of the protection which natnrallzed CIT
zen who came from Europe before he rcacl-
ed the conscriptin2 aae. could claim from the
United States government. Hr. CaSs re-
plies that it is impossible 10 deteFmina ftls
question in advance, Is every tase mast be
Judged upon its own merits. lie adds. how
ever: If justice should be denied t" such
e citizen, this government would, in all cases
endeavor to make lie protection commensu-
rate with the injury which might be sas-
tainsd,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

Metternich, the old Austrian Minister. 50
famous in the time Of the first Napoleon
dies JUS. rs the pew Napoleon is knock
ing to pieces all the plans and policy which
he spent the best days of his life in forming.
People have almost forgotten that i'll the
disturbances of lS4s he fed to England, re-
naming there until 1851. and retaining only
when the reaction had placed the royalties
of Europe in the fullest possession of power.
His Fittings" are now done-he will make
No more
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

CHASED W WoLyEs.-On Sunday, the
llth instant, while a party, consisting of Mr..
John Strayer, jr., and Henry Lamb, were
on piscatOrial expedition for trout, near the
head quarters of Big Run, in Anderson's
Gap of the Shade Mountain, about 5 miles
west of McAlistersvile, they were startled
in the midst of their sport by the bowling Of
wolves. From the noise the varmints made,
the amateur disciples of Isaac Walton con-
cluded that the pack comprised four in num-
Der, Being convinced Of their danger, they
cut and ran, perhaps with q speed thhf HouI4
have reflected honor Oh l.40 nag on g
plank road, for the nearest settlement
After on exciting chase for mile and &
half, the open country was gained. and the
wolves abandoned the pursuit. Atone time
the foremost wolf was not more than fifty
yards in the rear of the young men.-J,ni-
atd (Pa.) Sentinel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

REspoSsIBLE.--A child in Albany was
kicked by horse whose vicious habits were
known 10 the owner The child died, pr"
the case came up beforea @l,T me sub,
looked into tho book bo.aon",..i y1.e"' ""u
OF guilty "t.ple. In fn..,. IN the third de-
gree. - continue .,"ner of the horse. The
,.PIe In bis-"If the owner Of mischie-
,la reto9.himal. knowing its propensity, wilful-
oly suffer it to go at large, or shall keep it,
without ordinary care, and such animal,
while 80 At lurge or not confined, kill any
human being who shall have taken all the
precautions which the circumstances may
permit, to avoid such animal, such owner
shall be deemed guilty Of manslaughter in
the third degree"
This law has been dead letter for some
time, but its revival III this city would doubt
less secure greater caro- on the part Of those
who threaten the QUOT Of streets and the lives
Of passers-by, with Infatuated beasts, The
penalty is imprisonment for not less than
four nor more than seven years.-New lorE
Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

General GyuIai has transmitted his Official
account of the battle of Magenta. and poor
apology it is for his defeat and the terrible
sacrifice of life. The Vienna correspondent
of the London News several weeks ago said
that Gyulai was remarkable for nothing ex'
cept his highly polished patent leather boots
and waxed moustsche. 1t is very certain,
however, that the Emperor of Austria had
great confidence in him-and that up t" bis
defeat, people generally thought there was
more about him than "bOots and moustache
And greater generals than Gyuiai have lost
great battles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

The Democrats" and the Republican"
are already hard at work upon the subject OF
who is to be the next Speaker Of the House
of Represen tatives. From the peculiar com
plexion of the next House. SO far as 1t can be
understood from the elections already had, it
seems that the conflict may be Is close and
exciting as that which resulted in the election
of Mr.. Banks. Upon the Republican side
the names of Mr.. Grow, Of Pennsylvania, Mr.
Sherman, of Ohio, and Mr. Blair. of Missouri,
are named Upon the Democratic side. the
principal men named are Mr.. Bocock. OF
Virginia, aud Mr.. John Cochrane. Of New
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
no more.

The practice of taking any kind ofbdH for
criminals arrested for outrages and disorders.
is Justly and strongly commented on in the
Baltimore Patriot. Magistrates. in times
like these, should always see that the boil is
rood and sufficient beyond a doubt-so that
the penalty can be enforced. These dlstur-
bsrs of the peace ought to have no loop holes
for escape
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
Capturing q Deer Alive.

We find the following item in the last Bris,
tol News, which was sent to that paper by Il
correspondent:
I'VE drop you few lines for good news in
the Bristol paper. The cther day, II short
distance this side Of the White Top mountain
Capt Williams, the engineer aud surveyor
from Knoxville, appointed to run the State
line, sent joel n Barker, one of the Field
Company, on ahead to find the old line. Bar
ker, seeing red deer lying at the root Of Il
large standing tree, and having no arms
about his person for execution, took the
tree of the deer and creeping within Jumping
distance, sprang on the deer and caught it
by the hind leg. and gave three keen halloes
for help. Barker held on until they cams
and took the deer down the mountain TO their
camp. Barker sold the deer alive for s. to
citizen Of Abingdon"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

War bulletins take up most Of the Empress
Eugenie's time, but the mantua-makers are
not entirely neglected. 1t is said that new
sleeve of her invention, which has obtained
great favor in Paris. is called the Francis
LIST sleeve: it is long and wide, gathered by
a band of the stuff or of ribbon. which ex-
tends its whole length. and it il terminated
by round loose wristband under which
passes a graceful puffed or ruched sleeve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

1t is admitted now. we understand. that
there arc the finest crops of Wheat, Rye
and Oats, in Virginia, generally, this year.
that have been seen Tor several years past
The prospect for Corn, also. at this time,
il sood-but, of course much will depend
nnou the weather in July and August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

II has been we'll said. thst whilst an En-
rome. there is the harvest Of death, here
With us we have the harvest OF peace and
abundance" How grateful we should be to
tho Giysr of all Good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

GREAT IMPROVEMENT SELF-GGEAS-
" ING AXLES.-I would call the attention Of
wagon builders and others, to this new and very
useful improvement, by which the aXles of heavy
wagons may be CREASED without the trouble OF re-
moving the wheels. Those interested would DO
well to examine-Also, just received turned ami
fitted skeins and boxes, with further supply Of
the common boxes, making the stock very com
plete, and all OF which are offered al the lowest
rates. Remember this is the only house in Alec
cGdria where these erlleies can bs hal.
49," t. GECRGl 7. 'BALDHlh
few doors South q the Mahlldn' House,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

Goop.-"Magnanimity is mans e9pobI
ing quality. lie who ehe,1shss ~ WILL now
ever apparently civilized he may w. 10 any
member ofthe human family, is o. rssepfiIi
Us savage and malignant as a heud. ne I,
belongs not rightfully to Christian world
-Vashingfon States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

The London Times, since the accession OF
the Palmerston Ministry. in Great Britain,
has changed front with regard to Louis Ma
poleon, and now thinks it is likely that ne
will yet redeem his promises, aud be, in
truth, the Liberator of Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

The present heated term" will draw the
fashionable" the people Of leisure" those
who have money to spend, and some who
have none whatever to spare, towards the
Springs, Bathing Places, and Country re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

A man in Wellington, Conn, murdered his
,o.nr wife. some weeks ago. The body OF
Tho ..sdereA woman he's just been found
and The murderer arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

The Order of Odd Fellowsis III flourish
ing condition in the Sandwich Islands
A great celebration was recently held at fio-
nolulu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

Speaking of the heavy importatons of for
eign goods. of all kinds, the Baltimore Ex-
change says:-"We have imported already
this season double the amount of foreign dry
goods than we did during the corresponding
period of last year, and one-third in excess of
the import of 1857, and we are admonished
that if our rate of imports continues the same
for the remainder of theyear. I'VE shall count
up one hundred and twenty millions of dollars
for dry goods received through the port of
New York alone" If our recuperation from
previous losses were perfect, this increase
upon the imports of 1851, heavy "a those
were, might be justified by the addition
which has been made to the population Of
tho country during the past two years; but
until the people Of the West have recovered
from the straits into which they were thrown,
first by their inordinate speculation in wild
lands and subsequently by failure OF the
crops, it is maniiestly unwise for our mer-
chants to extend so heavily their purchases
in foreign markets"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

The correspondent of the London Times
writing from Vienna, says:-"Although the
Austrians were so completely defeated on the
18th inst, that the allies were able to march
to Milan, you must not believe that the cam
paign is rapidly drawing to close. Before
the world is ten days older. another great bat.
tie will be fought, and it is not unlikely that
the fortune of war may turn in favor Of the
Austrian army. which is extremely power
full. 1.-The appointment of Hess to be our
commander" writes an officer to his wife,
would he as good as victory gained, for
all of us are we'll aware that he knows how
to handle IA great army"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

The Department of the Interior has set
tied the claims of the Minnesota volunteers
for services against the Sioux Indians in
1857
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

The eighth edition Of Lieut.. Maury's Sail
ing Directions, has been issued. This IL
proof of the value and use of the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30
DREADFUL RAILROAD Accident.

CnicAG.., June 2s.-Au accident occurred
On the Michigan Southern Railroad last
night near South Bend, caused 10y the wash
ing ewpy of cnlyert. Thirty. three per
sons were killed and some fifty or sixty
wounded. Others missing had not been heard
from.
Among the Killed is the express messenger,
the engineer, fireman, baggage master and
road master: Mrs J.. p. Gillett ana child
Of Stone Mills, New York, and Thomas Wis
hahn, Of Michigan city. Among the wound
ed is W J. Hawk. Of Charlestown, Nirginia
Those on the train were mostly western
people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

DINEY POINT, 81. MARY'S COUNTY.
i MARYLAND.-This establishment, greatly
improved in ts accommodations and comforts bs
Ehe siditjoh Of lodging rooms Ball rooE., aid Ehs
erection Of g bath houss will be ready for the re-
certion Of visitors on the 2Otb Of June. Charge
moderate: ". W. DIX, HOrastoF,
10 l4-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

A death from bylrophobia, the seconc tn''
year, hes occurred IN the Hospital at Dos
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

Concerning the contemplated, or rather
advertised feat of walking across the chasm
below Niagara Falls, upon q rope stretched
from bank to bank, the New York CONNER
cial says
1--WE have from the first suspected that the re-
port of the proposed feat censured with just
severity, was mere device to draw a crowd to the
spot for the benefit of hotel keepers and traders
generally, aud have therefore forborne comment
upon it. We still suspect some such motive for
the report. Should NJ. Bondn, or the person rep
resented by that name, however, really contem-
plate attempting the proposed feat, we would as
strongly our contemporary denounce the whole
thing and condemn as most blsmcworthy all who
sanction the exhibition by their presence"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

SUICIDE OF Az OcroGESARlAS.-Mrs Mary
Travis, widow aged eighty-nine years, who
resided with her son-in-law, Mr.. Samuel
Uoaton, near Red Mills, Putnam county,
Few foik, hanged herself, IN Friday, in fit
of melancholy. She nti4ehfd one end of a
ailk handkerchief 10 tle top Of ;,ed posi-, G4d
tied the o,psr around Der neck and by throw
ing herself downward, eieatrd her purpose.
The melancholy was incident to Dii age 4ni
probably arose from IN active habits, coHtsm
plation Of her helplessnes4, K.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

IOAky ~ TIE CoUNTRY.-I can accom-
I'D molatt few !4u.iile. lii, PIE. cant rooms and
BOARD in . healthy anl pleosa.t sesa g., rns
country sish iles from Alexandria, ind't tn from
Washington, The Alexandria aud Leesburs
Turnpike. Address
MRS. EMMA BARTLETT.
Falls Church, FsiTtsx county, Va, je 4-eoim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-30

A letter from Philadelphia, in the New York
Herald, professe. to give the true interpre-
tation of the late popular sovereignty mani
festo Of Mr.. Douglas, in reference to the
Charleston Convention
1T is not q split in the party camp at
Charleston. nor an independent movement in
tn. North like that of Van Buren, in lS48.
On the contrary, Mr.. Douglas expects hear
tily To cooperate with the South in behalf of
the Charleston nomination. Impressed with
the conviction that his squattcr sovereignty
platform would inevitably defeat his nomina-
ton ut Charleston. his late manifesto may he
considered as sort of declination in ad-
vance. lie and his partsans. however, will
have voice in the Convention, and he be-
lieves that they will have power, against all
adverse combinations, to secure the nomina-
ton of Gov. Wise What then? Why then,
from the strong Southern position assumed
by Gov. Wise on the subject of slavery in
the Territories, the calculation of Mr.. Doug
las is that the Democracy will he 80 soundly
thrashed in 1860, as to he compelled to fall
back upon Mr.. Douglas in 1864. Thus the
whole meaning of this Douglas manifesto is
declination. on his part. Of the Charleston
nomination, in favor Of Gov. Wise, with the
expectation of Democratic defeat in 1860.
which in 1864 will compel the party to fall
back upon Douglas"
We doubt the correctness Of this interpre-
tation, and believe that Mr.. Douglas wishes,
and intends to lie, if he can, n candidate for
the Presidentship in 1860 himself-and that
he would lie willing to oppose Gov. Wise. or
any body else, to accomplish his purpose.
He. probably, does not wish to ""ait for the
uaoonU anv LONGER