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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
The Underground Railroad.

The operations of this institution, do not
usually come 10 the knowledge ofthe public,
n there is no law requiring its directors to
make verified statements oi the freight and
passengers" it conveys. Viewed i'll tinan-
cial light, the business OF the road is of con-
siderable Importance. On Saturday even
ing last. not less than fifteen thousand dol
lars worth of property passed through this
city on u train Of the "Underground," fairly
rivalling the Central. But the most won
derful part of the story is. that in the transit
across the Suspension Bridge at Niagara, the
property suddenly became metamorphosed
into about dozen smart, intelligent, young
and middle-aged men and women. These
''cha,tels personal were part of large ship
ment which left Alexandria, Va. about the
time Of the llarpcr's Ferry insurrection.
Uncle Sans officers are quite numerous
in this neighborhood just now. We saw in
the Arcade yesterday afternoon, MIR. Spen-
Ger, Of Utica. the L. ). Attorney for this
District, and understand there are some half
dozen Deputy Marshals from different parts
of the State, who are sauntering about.
We suppose Mr.. Spencer's visit here was
in relation to the proceedings pending before
Y. 5. Commissioner Storrs. in which certain
parties are charged with violation of the
Post Office laws; but it is intimated that he
IS striking at higher game.-Rochester Er-
DyrSs 2jb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

merican Timber for the British Government

American Timber for the British Government
1t may not be known to our readers that
at this time there are being cut and prepared
at the Rowleshurg Iron aud Lumber Com
panys mills, Virginia, some fifty thousand
sticks Of white oak, for gun carriages for the
British Government. Rowlesburg is on the
Cheat river, where it is crossed by the Batl-
more and Ohio Railroad, on which road the
TIMBER is carried to Baltimore and then ship
ped to England. The person who is getting
this timber, has been shipping white oak TIM
Der to the British Government, or for the
British markets, largely during the last two
or three years. and has sent to Liverpool. from
Baltimore, this year, nearly, or quite, twenty
large ships cargocS. We learn he has just
chartered four ships, the least of which is
over Il thousand tons burden, to load imme-
date y for the same port.
He has over three hundred men employed
in getting timber in the mountains, near
Rowlesburg-a part Of which is for the en-
tire frame of ship Of eighteen hundred tons.
His expenses in the woods, and for railway
freight alone, are said to be over FIVE hun
dred dollars per day.
The Cheat river oak is said to be the best
yet imported into England, ana lar surpasses
the Canada oak, which it is fast superceding.
Mr.. Thornton, the gentleman above refer
red TO. is said 10 have contracts for Is much
timber as he can gci out for near two years
ahead. The large forests of white oak that
but few yearsago were everywhere over New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Eastern
Virginia, have nearly all disappeared, and it
will not be many years till all those States
will be entirely stripped Of this valuable spe-
cies of timber. We think our Government
should look ahead a little so that our live
and white oak timber may not all lie carried
away, and We left without supply.-IhHa-
HfLuhin PreSS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Gerrit Smiths Statement.

The Syracuse Journal learns from gen
tlcman who has cOnyersc,l with Gcrrit Smith
in regard to the trouble at llarpers Ferry,
that he denies that he Was in any way den.
titled with, or privy to Browns scheme. His
explanation Of the matter is this:-
1.-TWO years ago Mr.. Smith, in order to
help the Free State movement in Kansas,
gave Brown note of about $500, against a
man then in Kansas. Brown could not col
lect the note; 50 he returned it to Dir. Smith,
who agreed to give him, at some future time,
cash 10 the amount Of the note. After that
he lost sight OF Brown until about the first
of June last, when he reccly ed letter re-
auesting him 10 send u draft for certain
amount, SlOO we think, payable to the order
Of another party.
Mr. Smith. in compliance with the request
aud his former promise, promptly forwarded
the draft, surprising it was n bona tide firm
to whom it was addressed.
lie probably believed also that the money
was to be used. at least indirectly, in assist
ing fugitive slaves, as that was the last
Kansas work" that he knew anything about.
Mr.. Smith says distinctly that he had no
knowledge or the least suspicion that Brown
was engaged in planning an Instruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Letter from Fairfax County.

Correspondence Of tie .iicraairm Ga.ette.
FAIRFAX {. H., Oct. 26.-With us, as in
every other section of the country, the IIar-
pcr's Ferry insurrcction has been the princi-
pal theme Of conversation, for it is coming
too near home for us not to feel lively in
terest in the matter: and it is expected when
our Hon. Judge shall convene his Grand
Jury on Monday week, he will charge that
body to look carefully into the present state
of things; and if in our midst there should
be any found who improperly tampor with
Southern institutions, upon them let the law
take its course.
The health Of the County by the report
of Physicians for this week, is rapidly I'M
proving, and in fact generally good.
The Tournament came off on Tuesday, and
drew Il large crowd TO witness the teats OF
gallant Knights, and hear the Hon. William
Smith-who, in his usual happy manner.
charged the knights, and at the Coronation
Ball made himself very agreeable. The tire
works at night won the admiration Of all
The ball was a fine affair, and all connected
with the day was pleasant and agreeable.
nc mcatHcr Hds ueeu ieiiiai hauis cuauSc-
able, 10 day clear but cold, and very buster
ing-it is, however, getting time for Us to
look out Tor Winter Oar merchants have
all returned from their northern tour, and
the rich display of goods make the stores
look very attractive, and Of course draw out
the ladies, which render the streets quite
cheerful.
| understand Mr.. Joab Osburn has com
mcnccd a Dancing School here under quite
ilattering prospects; the hope is 1t may nave
a tendency to enlyen the winter evenings.
The enquiry is frequently made what has
become of the Literary Society"-such so
cieties are not only pleasant but profitable
and every town should endesvor to sustain
one. Young gentlemen, rally to the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
The Richmond Enquirer on Non-Intervention.

Non-interyention by the Federal Govern
ment is practically abolitionizing Virginia,
and gradually, but surely. undermining the
institution Of slavery. While the 'irrepres.
sible conflict" terminates in the folly and
bloodshcd of IIarper's Ferry, the stultlfying.
disqualifying plea of nesation-" mo"-'"-
terrention quietly undermines slavery
throughout the border counties OF Virginia.
The former We can conquer by our own
right arm, but the latter poisons the very
lfe-blood of slavery in Virginia, and, unless
arrested, will eat, like loathsome cancer,
into the very vitals of Southern slavery.
Non-intervention, the negation of law, is no
principle for people whose layess marau-
ders are not deferred from assalling the SOW
eregnty of the States In the days of llar-
per's Ferry cmeutes, we want the enforcement
al lars, and not their ncgation. Protection
Of slavery is demanded by the blood of
slaus entered citizens: and the traitorous Sou
thern man that dare deny the right, is even
more criminal than the inmates of the
Charlestown Jail. Fanaticism made trail
tor Of Brown, but political capital makes the
traitor of the Southern man who questions
the necessity or denies the right of slavery
TO protection.-Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Melancholy Affair.

\ few days since melancholy accident
occurred to Mr.. Richard Gardener, OF Falls
burgh. Sullivan county, who was acclden-
tally shot through the body with a rifle in
the hands of his SON. The facts are n fol-
lowS:-JameS 1.-THE SOM arose very earl Y, and
wishing Ia discharge his rifle, which WI,
loaded with powder and ball, Went TO thedoor
and aiming at knot III the side of the
-mnkchotl> tired. When he fired the shot.
he supposed that none of the family had risen
but himself. The surprise and grief may
therefore be imagined. when his father in
stauty came from behind the Smokr-house,
and exclaimed, james. what have | done
that YOU shoot me?' At first it was sup
posed that the old gentleman was not serl-
ously injured, ~ he walked into the house
without assistance. Upon examination, how
~ er. it was found that the ball had entered the
body Just above the heart, and passed com
pIetely through him, finding IN exit through
the shoulder blade, and Intilrtng Il danger
Gus wound He WAS alive when last heard
from. but it is feared that he cannot recover.
loung Gardener is III only son, and manag-
ell his fathers farm, his parents living with
him. This shocking occurrence has render
ed him nearly insane.-N. !. Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Rumorsd Movement for the Release Of Brown.

CuARLESTowN, Oct. - tho =. M.-The
following is an extract from the dispatch
received by the superintendent at Harper 5
Ferry yesterday, the purport OF which he
telsgraphed to the Secretary of War, Coy.
Wise. John Garrett and others, and which
occasioned the movement yesterday OF troops
from Frederick and other points
Ngw YORK. Oct. 4th, 81 woull not be
surprised if, from what have heard. that
there will be an attempt made by the aboli-
tionists Of the North to release Brown and
his associates from the Charlestown jail.
do not desire to add to the excitement 81
ready great but to write you asa CAUTION
If an attempt is made it will be hidden
movement by party Of armed desperadoes
employed by leaders in the tree States.
(Signedl Henry HILL
The above is from an officer Of the army,
Virginian, personally known TO Supt Bar
hour. The Secretary of War has ordered
forty marines to The IIarper's Ferry arrnory.
Arms have been distributed from the armory
10 over two thousand citizens Of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

A new element in New York politics
what is called the "Aristocracy Of the Dem
ocracy," the Fifth Avenue parSenues and
Wall street millionaires it is thought will
not create much sensation, or effect any
great change. They will have t" furnish
the money for any movement they may con
template, but the Democratic organization
we do not think, will he altered much by
their advice or orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Giddings in a New Charact ter,
The devil was sick;
The devil saint wad be;
The devil was well;
The devil Il saint was he.

The devil Il saint was he.
In concluding his public lecture delivered
on the night Of the 24th instant, in Philadel-
phia, Joshua Il. Giddings is reported to have
said that
During his Congressional career he had
at times uttered language which after rctiec-
ton made him deeply regret. lie had SAID
mt one time that, when the South was ravagcd
with the horrors Of insurrection, he would
laugh at their calamity, and mock when their
fear cometh; but he felt free to say that such
words were not the feelings of his heart
He belied his own nature when he said
anything that seemed to favor blood or rebel
lion ON the part of any class of men,
While deathbed repentances are doubtless
better than none, those who know the con-
sistent incendarism of the long congresslon-
al career of Joshua X. Giddngs, will at once
comprehend that his sudden conversion from
being the consistent juStifer of Instruction
as legitimate mode Of abolishing slavery in
the Southern States, is simply the result OF
the failure of Browns schemes and the gen
eral manifestation of popular Indignation
against him (Giddiugs) for the share he
seems to have had in Matching them, accord
ING 10 the developments of the published pa
pers found in the luggage of the leader in the
work. Cunning is the chief characteristic
of Giddings as a public man, rs all realize
who have served with him in Congress; and
that cunning alone is at the bottom OF his
sudden conversion, will be instantly appre-
ciated by all his former Congressional com
peers; with none of whom can he ever pass
for the saint of moderation in sentiment he
would be in public estimation at the current
convenient n0nce- Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

1t is very honorable and creditable to the
good sense and calm confidence OF the people
of Virginia, that, Notwithstanding the great
proyocation recently given, and the appre
tensions that some might be supposed to en-
terrain, there have been no improper Sug-
gestions or movements made with regard to
any portion Of the population Of the State =
and that every thing moves on happily and
peacefully, the people only desiring that the
lay shall have its course. and justice be ai-
ministered fairly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
WATER RENTS.

nULS for water rents due l'' ~ N"f'."'
ID in preparation, and will be rra4' I"
on that day. The undersigned "'''
a special favor conferred IN hIa. ~ 't
cali at hi. office and pay TIER b'i, carr
lieye him from the necessity u hh "'l
person. .,.
The Company is in pressing wan e.
the Treasurer has been urged =" l''''
ton, aud has been directed IN "a'', y "''''
delay by persons who have been a',''',
ward in their pay .nen,. heretofore - ..
supply where such have ben called ~ 49,
p.ymeut after sscsni call. h. > ~.
oct 5y-eobt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
STRAWBERRIES Is BLooa.-We were shown

Strawberries Is BLooa.-Wewere shown
yesterday jar containing perpetual bear
Ing strawberry vine. on which delicious
fruit was exhibited in all It's various stages =
the bloom, and the green and ripe berry
They were raised ~ Mr.. Charles Williams,
Of fredericksburg. and intended Tor exhibit
ton At tho Agricultural Fair The seed OF
this vine was obtained from South America.
and it i said will bear throughout the whole
year. if kept in proper temperature These
y err. taken from Mr. Williams open garden
on TUESDAY evening, having been exposed
To several heavy frosts, and yet they looked
as fresh and green a in the usual straTbsr-
~ season.-Richmond Mems,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

A dispatch from Philadelphia to the New
York Tribune states that +. }. Merriam, OF
Boston. who had some connection with the
affair at Harper's Ferry, hut VII" escaped be-
fore the taking of the arsenal, has since died
Of his wounds. lie was hurriedly buried IN
Pennsylvania by fugitive slaves. This story
seems very doubtful. 1t is too indefinite
and looks as if intended for blind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

A batch of some five columns of letters,
written during 1858, by one Col. Hugh Forbes,
appears in the New York Herald of yester-
day, purporting to disclose the fact that for
the last year and half at least, the project
of the IIarper's Ferry outbreak was known
to Senators Seward, Sumner Hale, Gov.
Chase of Ohio, and others. and that they SUI
fered the project to ripen and to bear the dis
astrous fruit that it has borne, without eff
fort to the contrary. The whole, however,
rests on the assertions of the aforesaid Col.
Forbes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

A fugitive slave belonging to Missouri
was rescued last Saturday. at Ottawa H.
from the U. S. deputy marshal, in the pre-
sence of Chief Justice Cation, after he had
been remanded to jail A crowd OF repubil
cans got him of by the underground road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Lynchburg, Va, oct 29-it
rup 1,xIyERsAL cnrGn AL.

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for Lung and Throat Complaints, th' '"''''''
TOLU ANODYNE, sure NcurdE' =
adapted also to al! Nervous Complaints ..'
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will DO for sale by all druggist. and li'r.,r.
circulars and full description. hoy b" i.'.
which We invite the attention ~ al, NM ~
~ rely for appreciation. Price, ".i,,.l -
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HUNNEWELL. l45. Water street ~"
For sale by MI Druggists AMI a'"i".
where. PEEL 4 STEVENS, Agrh..'
driu, Va. OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Assessment on the Democracy.


contribution upon the moneyed men OF the
partv. The Herald publishes the following
circular Of assessment:
"ALBANY, Sept. %, 1859.
DEAR SIR: AT n meeting Of the pemocra-
tie State central committee, held in this city
on Wednesday, the Dist inst, measures were
adopted to secure Il more perfect organiAa-
ton Of the State than ever before, and to
provide for the registration OF the pemocr'.-
tic voters of the State under the act OF last
winter. Provision was also made for the
circulation of campaign papers and political
documents throughout every county IN the
State. All this will be attended with 4
large expense, which can only be covered by
an appeal to the liberality OF such OF our
friends in the State rs are able, and who are
supposed to be willing TO contribute to the
objects indicated. An assessment was made
upon you 10y the committee of 500, which
NAV be RENTED to Dean Richmond, esq, IT.
chairman. or to the undersigned.
Respectfully yours, p CAG"ER, Ser'y.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

Samuel Chiffon, esq, Of Washington City
has been employed as counsel for Brown
and left in the o'clock traiE yesterday al
ternoon, for Charlestown. A gentleman OF
Washington, was telegraphed from Boston,
IN employ him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

In one Of the Methodist churches at New
castle upon Tyne, in England. upward OF
nine hundred persons have been admitted
into the Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
The Great Eastern.

The trial trip ol dis great steamship has
satisfied the owners that she is Il mechanical
success Her maximum speed vas seven
teen and a halt miles an hour. She drew
80 feet and inches OF water forward, and
- aft The steering apparatus has been
improved and works well. The ship rolls
decidedly, but not excessively. The engines
were not once stopped, and worked beautl-
fully. The bulk-heads are not waser-tight'
nor so near ) so a. they ought to be-
The combustion focal was about3OO tons per
day. Captain Harrison declares his willing
ness to take her 10 sea at once, and MIR. Rus
sell, her builder, is, also, perfectly satisfied
that she is in good sea.gong condition. The
Directors have decided that she shall sail for
Portland in November, provided the Board
of Trade DO not require needless repairs, be-
fore they will grant her a license to carry
passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

The steamer New World was sunk on We'd
nesday evening off Spuyten Duyvill creek, on
the Hudson river. Her walking-beam broke,
and from its enormous weight, fell through
her bottom, shatterng her centre and render
ing her complete wreck. She began to
fill at once, and in about % minutes she had
sunk. with her entire valuable cargo, and 1t
is feared, several passengers. The passen-
gers, of whom there were about three hun
bred, were taken from her by the steamboat
Ohio, and some sailing craft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

The political leaders of the Republican
party." at the North, are now all dlselalm-
ing any connexion with Browns eonsplra-
cy, and declaring that they disapproye Of It
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

The election takes place in MARYLAND
next Wednesday-The contest throughout
the State is very MISUNDERSTANDING IN
Baltimore, and in the Prince George district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

The city of Memphis, (Tenn,l is rapidly
increasing in business and population
Some fourteen hundred buildings are now IN
process of erection there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
4 CORRESPONDENT of the New York EXPRESS

\ correspondent of the New York Express
in reply to an appeal from the Richmond
Enquirer to the people Of New York to
"show the people Of the South that the SYM
pathy Of the great State Of New York is with
Virginia and not with the traitor that must
meet the just punishment of his treason"
says IF the Enquirer appeals TO the New
York Democratic party TO rally and rescue
the North from imputation, it leans on a
broken reed. The Democracy of the North
is o"y Mi"y and eceyy thing popular for
the time being The New York leaders of
the Democracy were in 1913, almost all Will
ot-Proviso men, Freesoilers: and 1859 they
are freesoilerS, if any sort Of a fresh Will
mot proviso becomes popular. When the
negro runs well the Democratic machine
runs him with all its might and main."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

ORANGE Coc>ry CouRr Monday last was
Court-day in this County. The day being
unusually pleasant quite Il number were
present. All the Justices in the county were
summoned to attend.
Geo. Pannill. ir., moved for leave to open
road from Catlett'S to the lower end OF this
county. Viewers were appointed to examine
the line Peyton Grymes, jr., was appointed
Surveyor of the Plank Road from the line OF
the Corporation of Orange through the plan
tation Of Peyton Grimes, ST. John Il. New
man was appointed Surveyor OF the Road
from the lower end Of peyton Grymes farm
70 Rogers shop. The hands Of Francis Jer-
done. James g. Newman. John X. Newman,
BENJAMIN A. GrymcS and John White. were
assigned to work on the same. Stokeley ].
Clarke was appointed Surveyor OF the Road
from Lemuel Wright's 10 the 18th district line.
Y. 4. Brooking was appointed Surveyor OF
the Road from Lucy ii. Conways lane to
Caves Ford. VIM. III. Kite was appointed
Surveyor from Blue Run to Poplar Run, in
addition TO the Road upon which he was APP
pointed Surveyor at the last term. Robert
l.. Brocking. George 5. Newman, and Ebe-
Meier GosS, were appointed Commissioners
10 examine the Plank Road Bridge across
Blue Run, and ascertain what repairs may
he necessary thereon and contract with some
responsible person for repairing the same,
provided said repairs can be done Tor nifty
dollars. or less. and report their proceedings
10 the Court O,anJe %. Chromirte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

The Mssissippian says, that out of all
the members recently elected to the Legis-
lature. there are not half dozen who would
support Douglas for the Presidency, even If
nominated by Il thousand Charleston Con
yeutious."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29
Abuse of the Franking Privilege.

4 New York paper tells u that Senator
Wilson. pf Massachusetts, passed through that
city on Saturday, en- route TO Washington
The same paper adds: The Senator Is one Of
the 'irrepressible conflict agltators, and goes
to Washington to assist in tranking docu-
ments the Postmaster General having shut
down, on illegal franking, which has been
nracticed to such an extent of late years
We understand that the decision of the Post
master General referred to, compelled Mr..
Douglas to abandon his contemplated visit
10 Minnesota, where he had engag, ments TO
stump the State i'll the present canvass, IN
order that he might proceed 10 Washington
and Suprrintend the ranking in person.
Mr.. Douglas. it i. said uses the frank more
extensively than any other Senator: tut
whether this is 50 or not, there is 10 doubt
that the privilege has been abused by all
parties, aud members Of Congress who make
laws shopld be made to comply with them. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-29

The Hon. VIM. NJ. Gwin, United States
Senator from California. has arrived IN !" ash
;npton. after an absence of several months.