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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Prince Alfred of England

Queen Victoria : second son. a. .,..r,.
knows, is learning 10 be sailor. In 81
pacity of naval cadet, on board the ,-.
Euryalus. The young Prince ha,
taking cruise III the Mediterranean f..
course Of which he landed at several Ma.
on the coast of Spain, where he was r.....
with all the honors usually paid to ,r..
men of his high rank, in spite Of the O7..'
express desire that he should De Treated n.
respects simply "a any other mid>hilm..
And right loyalty have the young Pr,n..
brother mddies carried out the roval vs.s
if we are TO believe the accounts in the F..
fish papers.
lfPrince Alfred has not been actually
bed for definition of which cla~>caly.-
and an account of the very pleasant and as
CANT pastimc which it denotes, the rnai..
will please overhaul Marryltt, and who
found make note Ont is not from an
mawkish feeling of reverence for the r.v,
blood, but because, We opine, that nau,I.
some would call it naughty" operation
no longer performed by the middics in II.
Royal Navy. But, if Prince Alfred ha, T..
been ''cobbed," he has had his roya! "a
most artistically BACKED by his mi-chieyy,.
companions-a fact which he acknowIei,,,
in true mildly stylc-by cutting down {,
hammocks of thu artists, aS they Law H..
asleep in them. This was a pretty i.-
beginning. But fears are entertained TIA.
the Prince is being spoiled by his iniudic.o.,
entertainers. and his still more iniudiciga,
commander. The last We hear Of him !, "a.
Malta, where the authorities were ica,r.l.
him sumptuously. and, in fact, bcwiIdcrin.
the poor lad with Il continual round Of di-,.ra
ton.
The English press is indignant at sui
fooleries, and begin 20 demand that, ii The
boy is 10 be a sailor he shall b. made
thorough one. by close attention to his iutr,
-NeT York ErpresS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
A Warning.

As vet the democratic Representatives in
Congress have exhibited No disposition to re-
spond To the popular clamor against Federal
extravaganza. \ few individuals have been
true 20 their obligation. but We regret 10 own
that the ma ority of the party seem strangely
Indifferent to the integrity of Democratic
faith and the parity Of Democratic practice.
1t is not too late. however. for amendment:
and if the Democratic members IF Congress
are at all concerned for the a>cendcncy of the
party, they will address thcm>rlie, with zeal
and energy to the rctronchment Of the todcr-
al expenditures. The Democracy have moth
ing to npprcllcnd from the slavery agitation.
The issue upon which they are destined to
fall will be the extravaganza and corruption
Of their administration. Ifthcy would per
p2tuatc their bower, they must be more con-
sideratc of the interests uf economy, let
them paraphr;l>e Dunuing's famous rc-ulu-
ton, and declare that the expenditures Of the
federal government "havc increased. are i'll
creaSing, and ought To be diminished. -
UUShiHJiDR <'ui,s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Lieut.. Maury.

We copy an article from the Raleigh Reg
lister which will meet the approval Of all Just
men. The Register is ri ght. Lieut.. Maury
has honored his country and his country
should honor him" More than this: He
has conferred incalculable benefits upon his
country and deserves substantial componS;l-
ton. Foreign Governments have Sh"wercd
medals and other marks Of appreciation and
regard upon him; his own Government al
lows him To remain tied down to the obScUr-
itv of IN inferior rank" The merchants Of
our own country and the world have been
saved untold millions by his laborS and dis
covericS, and yet suffer him 10 remain in
comparative poverty. Whitney. though H.
realized an independence from his discovery
of the Cotton Gin. disguised with the meagrr-
ness of his reward, DESTROYED his improve
ments and never published them To the world.
Maury tolls on. without an independence, III
that the mechanics and arIizanS of Science,
who borrow and make Use Of the yrand dis
coverieS and revelations which the kings
and Prophets Of Mind have furnished t.
their inferior understandings, rccriy" ali the
rccompcu>c?
While the crowned heads Of Europe are
literally brstowing substantial evidence of
appreciation and reward upon Morse. let the
generou. Justice Of the Merchant Princes Of
America and Europe diSrha rg, their debt
and crown with substantial compensation
the lifelong services of Lieutenant Maury.
-Eyed Mars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Singular Incident.

1 Nan Di9s h~ omn Gr0re.-Our readers
no doubt recoilert that some weeks ago we
chroniclcd in the Herald the accidental
shooting and killing of Il Mr.. Jones, near
Waterford He friends at Waterford had
made all necessary arrangements for the bu-
rial; Il Mr.. Mckinney was employed 70 make
the coffin and dig the grave. But previous
to the intermcnt, the relatives of Jones APP
peared, and the corpse was removed for inter
ment to a distant church-yari. Thus the
grave dug by Mckinney remained openod.--
And now comes the strange part Of this chap
ter of strange incidents. Mcknnev while
riding few days since, was thrown and kill
ed. His coffin was made of the plankS sawed
by his own hands on which the IifcIcsS body
Of Jones kad r"rosrd and h. was buried in
the grave which he haddug for Jones. Thus
is presented the unusual phenomenon Of a
man who sleeps the sleep that knows 10
waking. ina grave which hiSown hands had
dug.-Ho'ig Springs Mss UDuN eH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
A Delightful Predicament.

Some of the most ridiculous scrapcS to
which youth sprone, sproutup into solid mat
ter of fact, and barring a brief season of >cntl-
mcnt slide Immediately into the lowest stage
of reality.
Riding in the cars on dark, rainy morn
ing, such aS Yesterday. would bevotcdhy cX-
perienced old stagcrs Il very di>agrccahle
source of locomotive pleasure. and we have
no doubt that their taste i'll the matter would
remain unaltercd even ii Il sweet young lady,
brimtul of soul and romance, were involved
in the accident, and incidentally on the same
seat, and under the comfortable folds I'll the
same cloak
A young and inexperienced ''stager' re-
jjOiced in the identical situation Yesterday
morning. He was one Of those dcyil-may-
care, inSubordinatc youths who believe III
nothing but themselves. and have every thing
their OWE way. He preferred running away
with the old man. daughter 10 the trouble "t
asking his consent, and rs the young girl
loved him dcyotedly and was equally timor-
Gus on the subject. she acpuicsccd III the ar
rangcmcmt. and so they hcd--meetlnS the
Richmond cars at the half way station. and
through the kindness of the conductor were
slowed away together III tlc uarhc>l 'piHci
Of the hndmOSt coach.
They went on to Weldon. but before they
reached that point, the youth unccrcmonious-
" said, he'd be ID if he wanted To marry
any how The girl replied with equal gray
ity, We'll. don't care either, let's 90 back
And they did come back and when we saw
them last they were sitting closely together,
as affcctonatcly ~ a couple Of turtle doves,
cnveopcd in the same cloak and perfectly at
home in the railroad car. Their ages were
respectively eighteen and fourtccn.-Isters-
bIuU EruypSs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Murder of Indians in Texas.

The Waco Texas Southerner has letter
dated Brazos Agency, Dec. 18th. giving al
account Of the deliberate murder ola party o.
Indians. 1t says:
There were seventeen Indians. men. wo
men ana children, cncamped, grazing their
/ horses. in IL bend of the Brazos river. about the
from the Brazos Agency. They had been
visited by the white people, and had con
Quoted themselves in Il peaceful and quiet
manner. But. on yesterday morning, some
white men stole upon them killing four men
and three women. and wOunding nearly all
the rest, though they have succeeded in get
ting back to the reserve Two Caddoes were
killed, one man and one woman the rest
were Anadakes
The bodies OF the seven Indians that were
killed were living in their beds with their
eyes closed and their countcnanccs indicating
that they were killed while asleep. In addi-
ton to the seven killed, there were four
wounded. One little boy among the wound
eel is expected 10 die. One warrior lay out
side the camp: he and his wife were both shot
After being shot, he secured his gun and
shot the man that killed his wife through
the head, and ut the same moment another
OF the white men shot him through the head
Another letter of subsequent date says:
"A fight took place between eight of Capt.
Williams men and eight Indians on the 10Th
of December. on the head of COwhOuse Greek,
on the east side of the mountains. The
whites killed two on the ground and wound
ed three more: one of the wounded was shot
oft his horse. One man got off of his horse
to shoot at the Indians and his horse broke
away from him and followed them, another
mans pistol went off accidentally and killed
his mule: this was all the harm that was done
10 the whites.
We recovered fourteen head of horses from
thp Indians -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
The Nhnat Gran

\ gentleman writing to lis from the COM
try. i'll regard 10 the prospects for wheat
crop. SAYS: Il have never seen 50 dishcartrn-
ing 3 prospect for WHEAT in all my life. We
have had no snow 10 settle the earth. and
therefore it is open and porous, and the
wheat is dying from its effects. There has
been freeze after freeze, and verify believe
It will kill all of the young wheat. have"
sean great many farmS--largc wheat farms
and You would hardly perceive that wheat
was S"sn in an: Of them, From the small
quantity Of wheat made last year. far tiat
the old crop will be entirely consumed before
we will b" ready 10 gather y grain in our
barns. Lyackbu,y R,pujIica1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Demand for Oats.

We noticed. Il little while since. the COM
mencement of I'm active demand for oats for
the Southern markets, especially for Mobile
and New Orleans. Several hundred thou
sand bushels have been shipped t. the latter
port, und the early sales have realized enor-
nous profits. ranging from ~ to - cents
per bushcl. This course of shipment i, UNI
usual, but as grain was higher at the ship
ping points Oh tic Mississippi and its points
at the West, than i'll this city, and was scarce
in the South, it was not 1T all unaccountahl".
Besides. the large number Of vessels going
South to load with cotton facilitated the bu-
sincss by providing abundant freight room
mt moderate rates. Fears have been express
cd that the New Orleans market will be over
loaded by the supply now on the way, but We
notice an avenue of relief i'll Tie re>hip-
mcntS coastwise to Texas. which have alrca-
DIV commenced. 4 movement is also going
on in corn and $1,000 bushels were to-day
taken for New Orleans, thus reversing tn"
usual order in respect To- this cereal. like
taking Goals 70 Newcastle. '--Ihijo. Pdper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Tho Treasury Still Above Par.

From the fact that Il government loan n'
ten millions was yesterday takenup ut lo2
il appears that Mr. Cobb can still command
his premiums. This is all the more enco'iraS =,
mo taking into the estimate the new loan bill
before Congress of twenty millions III III
pending treasury note Reissue OF twenty mr.
lions and the thirty millions of bonds InTo'-
cd in the new Cuba movement. When imam
ciers and money lenders have such coincidence
in the Treasury, there can be no very, great
danger of federal bankruptcy or repndlation'
" L. HYald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

We observe in Cur Richmond exchanges
the advertisement Of DR.. Boynton, who pro-
posed "a series of instructive, amusing and
exciting philosophic experiments in that
city, on Monday evening last. Among other
things the DR.. proposed to '.snpend a rod OF
iron upon nothing, lift a boy by electric
force: load cannon with water and dis
charge it with an iciclc: set water fire;
and make a bonfire of ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Leaky Senator'S.

We had understood that the sccresy of exec
utvc sessions in tho Senate was insured by Il
pledge of personal honor no less than by an
official obligation. ltappears however, from
the revelations of the last few days that some
Senator is in>cnsble to thee imperative en-
ga-cmentS. The fact of IN alteration be-
tween TWO Senators in the secret session Of
last Friday, was net onl y promptly communi-
Gated {" the newspapers. but waSrcp"rted with
distortion AMI exaggcraticn in the details
of the statement. which convict the author
Of wilful and malicious falsehood. Who
was he: This inquiry intimately affects the
official dignity and personal honor of the
senate viii they rest under the impnta-
ton reflected upon them by the act Of dis
honest associate? Or will they take steps
to vindicate the authority Of their rules a well
a. the integrity Of their character:-|'ash-
mutton !Ndtes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

In the House of Representatives, on Tues
dav. when the Consular and Diplomatic APP
preparation bill was up, in Committee OF The
Whole, much debate ensued on the clause ap-
propriating scventy-ive thousand dollars to
pay the expenses of returning to Africa the
recaptured slaves of the barque Echo. NO
decision, however was had on Tuesday upon
the motion to strike it out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Education of Idiots.

At the close of the sitting Of the House Of
Representatives at Springfield, Illinois, on
Tuesday, tho Clerk read the following:
II am requested to announce that Rev. Dr.
Mcfarland will deliver Il lecture this even
ing in this Hall. Oh the Education Of idiots
Members ofMe Legislature are i"ri'ed 10 at
tend"
The announcement was rfcslved with
shouts and laughter by the member, present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The Richmond Enquirer declares that the
Presidents doctrine, concerning internal I'M
proyements, as illustrated in his recon-
mcndation of the Pacific Railroad bill. sis W
terly incompatible with the doctrines of the
Democratic party it is Fcdcralism-rank,
deep-dvcd Federalism: Federalism compar-
ed with which the mildcr form of political
error prevalent among the partizans of the
old Federal party, stand- onl y in the ratio
of vinegar to nitric acid"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The New York Courier and Enquirer OBJ
iects to Mr. Humphrey Marshall's late con-
servative speech in Congress. on the section
al issues of the day-and intimates that on
the principles of that speech, there can be
no union at the North of parties opposed to
the present administration. So DC II, The
conservative men of the South, in opposition,
will form no union with any party that is
not for the Union, and the rights of the
states. They will, with the conservative
men of the North, endeavor to unite upon
such candidates IA will command respect for
their patriotism and their opposition to see
tional iealousies and disputes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The galleries of the Senate, says the Wash
ington States, presents a woeful appearance
now-a-days. during the consideration of the
Pacific Railroad bill. Many betake themselves
to a snoose on the soft cushions. while others
sit and ridicule the fancy pictures displayed
Oh the ceiling. As for the Senators who feel
no interest in the pending bill, they sit like
patience on monument" thinking, no
doubt. of the hole that Senator Hale intends
to have knocked through the south wall of
the Capitol for the purpose of admitting fresh
mir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

In view of the passage of the S5o,Ooo,Ooo
Cuban bill, the Washington States asks Con-
rress to make the necessary appropriations
for the contingency Of WARMTH Spain and
perhaps other European powers. The States
opposes the bill as injudicious in every point
of view, at the present time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The Oregon Legislature has been occupied
in discussing proposition to adjourn zine
die inasmuch as "a State Legislature has been
elected, and that the probabilities were that
Oregon would soon assume the state of self
yoi ernment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

DIR. Hudson, of the Navy, died on Sunday
afternoon, in Brooklyn. 1t is said that he
inhaled some animal poison from the negroes
of the Echo" during the voyage OF the
Niagara to Monrovia. lie was thirteen years
in the service, and Pennsylvania by birth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The French government proposes 10 NOM
mate Lieutenant Maury, U. S. n, to the
order of the Legion of Honor, ii authorl-
ty should be given by Congress for him to
accept the distinction. This Is indeed I"
bioh commitment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The Common Council of New York, have
annropriated $1,000 for the celebration OF
Washington's birthday. We hope our cit'-
zens will have the Day celebrated in Alexan-
dria, with all proper honors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The dreadful Geographic hail STORM Fred
ericksburg, on the 2cd inst, turns out to
have been a heavy rain, some thunder, ana
n slight sprinkling of small hail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

Brevet Major Chapman has orders 70 ~
sumo the duties Of quartermaster At FOR
Monroa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

Tho case of Peter Corrie, for the murder OF
officer Rigdon, in Baltimore, has been gwen
to the Jury. The jury had not agreed o"
Tuesday night. See postscript
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

Serious fears of forthcoming famine III
Novice are entertained. For over year
very little corn has been planted or gathered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
OUR MUSICAL FRIEND.

A WEEKLY publication Of SHEET MUSIC.
n suitable for the players and signcrs Of tn
Home circle, and consisting of sixteen pages full
lilo size, stitched in handsome cover. 1t conts.u.
all the popular dances of the day; arran.emel'
from the most favorite operas; scenes, songs bat
lads. airs. &c. An abundant supply of every thIns
that the popular taste demands; never too dIitcu'
always instructive, and ever fresh and delightm.
The favor with which OF MUSICAL FRIEND
has been received by the public, aud the commru
dations it has from the Press, guarantee,
Of its worth. A work 50 cheap, accurate ami c.c-
CANT, does not exist Ill any other country. DE
same amount of music procured at the regular s'"''
would cost at least twenty times what Il cO'i' u
"0ur Musical Friend" Variety ana cXcCru'r
are secured by subscribing to periodical 50 chca0
and much needed. Pieces by the following coL-
posers have appeared in the first ten numbers 'lr
names speak for themselves Mozart. ;. Lover
Wallerstein, Mcyerbeer Flotow, HBurgmu.er. +
Schubert, Verdi, Donizctti, Strauss, Musard, IAa.
berg, Bale, Rossni, J. Weber, kuckcu, slcye1
Abt, q. 4. Maciarren, Bellini, II. Smart, A,rar'
Crouch, D'Albert. Bishop, Auber, PacscllO. Lin.
painter, Beethoven. &C., &c. All these pieces ar
within the range of ordinary players and singer
aud are invariably characcrizedby delicious me-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The auburn Ala Signal places at the
head of it's editorial column the name OF
Henry A. Wise, 'for President in ls0o'
subject to the nomination of the Charleston
Convention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

Alargs party of gold hunters are Prsp''
inS to leave Fort Smith for Pike's Peak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The Washington States says, ''the condl-
ton of national representation must be i'm
proved in more ways than one or the Union
will become by-word and fl reproach to
Christcmdom. Reform is downright ncccs-
sity. The life of member of Congress is
getting to be one of gcntlemanly ease and
elegant pleasure Even petty committees,
nowadays, must have their clerks, and
these functionaries are generally entrusted
with drawing up the bills which are repor-
ted for legislative consideration. The MEM
hers seem to have but little other care than
to look after their salaries"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

The action of the House Of Representatives
in laying on the table three several meme
rails asking for the establishment OF a> many
new mail steamer lines, is considered lndlca-
tive of hostility to all such measures by that
BODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27

TUTiCE.--Thi> is to give notice that it is neces-
y sary 20 close our books To the L., Of January.
All our accounts nave been made Oft and present
ell. Those 81 our friends that can make it
ui:nt To call and settle, will confer favor by
doing 20 their earliest convenience Those that
cannot, will nc called CD in 4 few days.
ian Is ASlIBY L WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-27
Tltnl.
10000

Sl3O. 900 is Il moderate estimate OF Mr..
Collins fortune at this time. Age and work
tell on man and beast. Although active
enough to oversee the plantation on which
he lives. three times rs large rs the first
purchase he employs his nephew, Mr.. Chas.
Collins, To manage the two other plantations,
lall contiguous. III Marcngo county, Ala, J
where Mr. Charles c. brought wife from
Caroline county, two years ago. Old
John" SAYS he works little too hard for
him.
Nv object is not to bring 'Old John Col
Inns" before the public, for his benefit: bnt
To state tGrts t. encourage young Nirginians
10 turn from their evil ways. itippling. gam
bling. and idlcncss,) and follow his exam
pie. Any young man can get employment,
if Industrious, without any suspicion Of dis
honesty: then. should ne wish !" leave home
ne commands recommendations 10 msur"
him permanent employment. NirglnIanS.
commence here. Young single men, ut 500
and found Their advancement depends on
their own excrtionS. One lives near me, get
ting $500, who received $500 few wears
ago. He went to Virginia for wife. TIN"
man who was put in his place III his alb
Sencc. proved a smart. active fellow. ana L.
ENJOYING his $1,000. with stores of all kinds
The one makes 1900 bales for his employer
the other Goo bales
was in Virginia last summer--wishcd to
employ q gentleman to Superintemd my bust
ness. and thought ut one time | had found
the man to suit could have given him
$500 per annum and more after some cXpc-
Renee. but one dav saw him drink whiskry
Nothing was said to him.
Young Men Of Virginia, why will you dis
sipatpy W.