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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22

According to the accounts from Berlin,
the release of Christian Ernst, Ia natural
lied American citizen,) from the Hanoveri-
an army, was granted as an act of courtesy
to the United States, and token of personal
regard to the American Minister, and not in
compliance with any principle Of the law Of
nations, or, at all, yielding to the doctrine
last advanced, by the State Department Of
this country. Nevertheless. the release ras
granted-and, in this instance, at least, no
doubt Christian Ernst thinks that is the
main 1,Oinf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22

In reference to the report that Senator
Toombs had declared in favor Of Douglas for
the Presidency, the Columbus lGa: Times
says:-"Mr. Douglas is not Mr.. Toombs's
preference for President. Mr.. Toombs only
considers him better than any man the OPP
position can bring forward to that post"
All! indeed. Had you not better wait
and see The Richmond Enquirer says that
Douglass doctrine is not any better than
Stewards. Does Mr.. Toombs think Mr..
Seward is better than any man the "Opposi-
ton" can bring forward?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22

A letter from Rio in the Philadelphia Led
ger, dated the 9th ult., states that over l,5oo
men were then ut work on the Don Pedro
railroad. The American contractors were in
fine spirits and the Brazilian officials greatly
elated at the rapid progress of the work,
which is expected to do much credit to Amer
lean genius and enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22
main pom,

Mr.. Eyerett's recent Discourse on the Life
and Character of Daniel Webster extracts
from which we have given) is one of tho
greatest of his efforts. 1t is fortunate for
his fame that his contributions to the New
York Ledger will not hereafter be remem-
bered against him written though they have
been from the best motives and the most pat
riotic spirit. Whenever Mr.. Everett is called
upon to address his iellow-citizens, he proves
himself to he scholar, statesman, and an
orator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22

The special Washington correspondent of
the New York Herald, says that ''he is author-
lied to say that the sending of Gen. Scott to
the Pacific coast, is simply to prevent com
plications in the San Juan affair. ltimplies
no censure upon Gen. Harvey. Gen. Scott
was selected because of his experience and
clear Judgment, and because there was no
other General who could be sent to supersedc
or rank Gen. Harvey without implying dis
appreciation. The administration does not
apprehend any serious difficulty, and hopes
the British government will be brought to
see our undoubted right tothe Island of San
Juan. Lord Lyons has had long inter.
view with the Secretary of State in regard
to the Island of San Juan. His lordship is
of opinion that the questions in dispute be-
tween the two governments will be satistac-
torily arranged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22

o,RoCKET's LEATHER. CLolh,
~ received consignment - 'n'''
ted GOODS, consisting % .tvI-gN
Plain and Enamelcd CANVAS '''
Enaueled DRILLS,
Do. RUSSIA DUCK. ;p.rsS
Coach Trimmers arc requested : -, ssf~
stock. We consider il superior y !, e..
fered, in strength and quality 'na rtsly,s.
commission prices, Tor sash, or !S,yT. .S'Si
ers. y ~ 400 p. o..
Washington, sep 1s-iw ,e
MEXICAN GUAN0.-io0 %" i's,.r,,sa
M for sale at less than cost ,, ., iS,I 81
sep q ..,.t,.,..
o,UpER PHOSPHATE, H." ~
y phosphate Of Lime, for 'a ,rlu = + b.
sep 81 .,, p,s,
DIcRLED cUcuMgEks.- b.
cumbyrs, in store, and Tor ,oa ~ T TOr> :
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22
We lately published an extract from q

We lately published an extract from o
speech delivered by Senator Clay, of Alaba-
ma, at Huntsville. in his State, in which he
denounced Douglas, declared he would not
vote for him if nominated by the Charleston
Convention, &C., &c. We are rather sur
prised to see the following notice Of the
speech in the Memphis Enquirer, one of the
editors of which paper was present when it
was delivered, and heard it throughout. lie
says it is correctly reported, and adds:
st was intended. as we then thought, and
now believe, to be distinct of the
policy and purposes Of the Southern Rights
party of Alabama. And now as to the man
ner of its reception. The audience was at no
time large, and we did not witness the slight,
est manifestation of enthusiasm at any period
of its delivery. There was an auction sale IN
the Court yard, at which the attendance was
nearly, if not quite as numerous as IN the
Court House, and from all we saw and heard
during that day. We were fully impressed with
the belief that the speaker did not reflect the
popular sentiment Of the country. In plain
English, we came to the conclusion that the
county of Mr.. Clay's residence was, to use a
vulgar phrase, Douglas county, and we have
little doubt that when the test comes, the
Douglas men will carry it by an overwheln-
ing majority. These are the candid senti-
ments of man who has no sympathy
with Douglas, as he has none with MIR.
Clay. Nor do we mean to be understood
as merely saying, that Madison county
will vote for Douglas If he gets The nomi-
nation. We mean that it will vote for
him as its first choice, and we shall be sur
prised if majority OF the District of which it
forms part, does not follow the example,
Mr. Cobb has far more strength in that
region than has Mr.. Clay, aud will be likely
to exercise more potent influence in the
selection of delegate to represent it at Char
lesion, unless the appointments are made by
general Convention at the State Capital. In
that event the probability is That an anti
Douglas man may get the place. BE that,
however. as it may, the people of North Ala
bama are not prepared for any such extremity
as that to which Mr.. Clay has gone, and if
the leaders of the party attempt TO drive
them to it, the days Of Democratic ascendency
in Alabama are at an end-a result for which
we are sufficiently solicitous to hope that the
party at Charleston may take the course IN
dicated By Mr.. Clay"
1t would appear from this, that Douglas
has his active friends, and his strength too,
in Alabama, as well az in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22

DIREcT TRADE BETWEEN THE WEST AND
ENGLAND. The Cincnnatians are making
extensive estimates Of the direct trade they
are about to commence with Europe by way
of the ST. Lawrence. The Canadians, yexed
because the imperial government has renew
ed its contract with the tunard Steamship
Company till 1871, against their earnest
remonstrance, will DO all they can to push
this scheme Of direct trade with the west
and the merchants Of Cincinnati, and the
other western commercial cities have an
equal interest in its success. The Grand
Trunk hallway Of Canada, in connection
with the Montreal and Liverpool line OF
steamships. has made propositions for con-
yeying goods from Great Britain TO leading
inland markets in bond. With the Dayton
and Michigan railway, connecting at Detroit
with the Grand Trunk, it is said that goods
could be delivered from Liverpool to Cincin-
matt in from sixteen u twenty days, the
railroad company giving bonds to the gov
eminent, and the duties to be paid IN Gin
cinnan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22

CosT or NfSirlN. rue GREAT EASTERN
Should this mammoth ship ever reach this
country, some Of our readers will undoubted-
Is desire to see her. To enable them to
make m estimate If what it will cost them,
wc give the following, which will afford a
very close calculation:
Fare from Baltimore to New York BY rail
road, ST: arrive in New York at 1 O'Clock T..
NJ: take dinner there, which will be 5Oc.
Take the boat the same day at )! p. NJ;
fare from New York to Boston, by this line,
Il: supper on board, which is 5Oc.; arrive at
Boston next morning in time for breakfast;
hotel bill in Boston for one day, $3.50
Take The boat for Portland the same even
ing at :, F. "; arrive at Portland next morn
ing at ) o'clock: fare from Boston to Port
land, 81 81 hotel bill in Portland, - per
day. Total. sl6.1j. Return, SGD. In
cnicutal, $40. $3.50 the exact amount.
We see by the Wheeling Va papers that
a number Of citizens Of that city are already
enlcavoring To get up large party TO JOIN
them in an excursion to Portland, in order
t. be there on the arrival OF the Great East
ern.-BQH. SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-22
ALEXANDRIA,:

THURSDAY MORNING, snrrrxs sR %, 1859.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
HOME INTERESTS.

Daguerrean Gallery, Southwest
corner of Sixth and Western Row. over Han
naford's Drug Store. Pictures taken and put
in good cases for 20 cents.
Warranted to please.
Redman & DurandO, Merchant Tailors
1877 Main street, are now doing fine business
The people have ascertained that they know
how to do good work, and can afford goods
cheap.
We understand that the best and
cheapest likenesses in the city are to be had
only at APPLEGATE's Broadway Gallery of Art.
They cost only twenty-five cents.
One best of the Picture Establish
ments in the city is at 100 West Fourth street
BALL & THOMAS, the proprietOrs, are celebrated
artists.
For Wedding and Visiting Cards, go
to HALLS, No IA West Fourth street; also for
fine English and French Note Paper and En-
Velopes.
Harlan & Wilson, No. 80 West Fourth
street, pay particular attention to the Photo
graphic art. Call at their rooms and examine
for yourselves.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

FATAL ACcIDENT-A WOMAN KILLED BY A
RUNAWAY HoRsE.-Yesterday afternoon a
horse attached to buggy came dashing along
Ninth street at furious speed, and when at the
crossing of Western Row, near the north west
corner, he struck woman so forcibly as to
throw her violently on her head against the
stone pavement. The woman was picked up
and carried into Scheer's hat-store, on the cor
ner, where she died in about twenty minutes
1t is supposed that her neck was broken. Her
name was Ann McCarty. We understand she
has been married, but separated from her hus-
band, and has made her living by washing.
She leaves one child. Another woman who
was crossing the street at the same time, re-
ceived severe wound in the head by the shaft
of the buggy striking her.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
America and England.

The leader of the New York Times Of
the 10th, ought to have been specially
telegraphed to the Commercial. 1t is
upon the subject of the interest of the
United States in English neutrality. The
argument is that the United States are so
connected economically with Great Brit
ain, that she can not take part in the war
of the continent without serious damage
to our interests therefore we ought to
so to war with her, to prevent her going
to war with France. Says Dogberry:
England and her government must be
made to understand that the world of
1859 is not the world of 1915. A great
power then ignored in the councils of
Europe, has grown up on this side of the
Atlantic, whose will has become matter
of more consequence to England at least,
than all the treaties that were signed be-
tween Leipsic and Waterloo. The inter
ests of this country in the prosperity of
Great Britain are such as to make her
prosperity at this crisis question of
America AS well as of Europe"
And so on, running back for quantity.
The idea of our going to war with Great
Britain for the benefit of the trade be-
tween the two countries, is as rich, per
haps, as anything that has appeared for
some time. We can imagine Brother
Jonathan addressing his immortal ances-
tor something in this wise: "Hello old
feller; they say you're for pitchin' into
that fight that's goin on between the
Mounseers and the Dutch Now tha
don't suit my idees. You and l arr
gittin' up a comfortable trade together
that is pretty lucratory on my side, and
[ hope on yourn. If you git into tina
muss trade won't be so good; and In
determined you sha'n't do it. I'll 'tent
to you myself; so take that, and that, anC
learn better manners" The effect O
such a policy upon the intercourse be
t~oen the Two countries would undoubt
edly be very favorable.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
A Glorious Move How soon will Gin
... cinnati follow!

The following is from the New York Times :
PUBLIC DRINKING FoUNTAINs.-We have al
ready expressed n cordial approval Of the pro-
position before the Common Council for the
establishment of five hundred Croton fountains.
As public necessity, there should be no hesi-
tation or delay in building them. Nearly six
months ago, in condensed notice of a docu-
ment on the "Sunday Liquor Traffic." this
measure was suggested as one Of the preven-
tives of drunkenness; and, on turning to that
document again, we find that the sagacous
gentlemen Of the "Sabbath Committee" have
presented the argument for this improvement
in n nutshell, as follows:
"The establishment of PUBLIC FOUNTAINS, to
which thirsty men may resort, would be a mea-
sure Of great practical utility, at comparatively
trihing cost. They need not be of marble or
bronze, elaborately wrought, as in most Euro
pean Cities the simplest arrangement by which
the health giving Croton could be easily reached
by the poorest laboring man, would suffice.
Formerly the street pump partially supplied
this want but now the artizan or laborer who
would slake his thirst, can find almost no pub
lie place in the city to which he can resort,
with feeling of RIGHT to cup of cold water ;
and he is driven to dram-shop, where a false
notion of self-respect impels him to drink that
which costs him something-and it often does
cost him more than he had counted upon. As
preventative of drunkenness, and means Of
removing temptation to evil haunts and habits
it is believed that this expedient would be found
worthy of trial, to say nothing of its sanitary
and humane aspects, which are far from incon-
siderable"
Let us have them by the Fourth of July!
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

The vastness of the pretensions, the
potency of the armies, and the magnitude
of the preparations of the European ma
tions for war, contrasts strangely with the
poverty of their finances. Upon the out
side, they are all splendor aud dignity
and flourish look little closer and they
are merely lot of beggars, in every way
starveling and out at the elbows. The
London Times advises gentlemen not pc
culiarly sharp in the operations of the
money market, not to dip too deeply in
the securities" of the belligerent pow
crs France Austria, Russia, Sardinia
it puts them all upon the same footing;
and AYERS that the best way to keep them
from fighting is to treat them like bank
rupts, as they are,
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

FROM the sublime to the ridiculous
there are not many steps. The revolt of
a great people against an unworthy des-
potism is truly sublime; the rising of a
tickle populace to drive off their rulers
without the capacity TO govern themselves
is simply ridiculous. The world has seen
enough of Italian revolutions, one would
suppose, not to look upon them as very
brilliant performances; and yet we OBJ
serve that wonderful things are expected
by the sages of the press-out of pop
ular disturbances in two or three of the
petty provinces Of the peninsula. There
has been a revolution in Tuscany. The
people gathered in squads, made terrific
ally patriotic speeches, lifted banners and
marched and countermarched; the Grand
Duke took to his heels and ran away and
presto, the revolution was accomplished.
Should the war happen to come to an end
within a week or two, the Florentines
would begin to suspect that they had
been little too fast; the revolution would
roll back again; the Grand Duke would
return to his dominions, and, in a few
dayF things would 60 on in the old way
to break out again at the first oppor-
tunitv.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

The subjoined statements arc given in the
Jersey Telegraph' George b. Smith, deceased,
was long time agent Of John Jacob Astor,
chiefly employed in the collection of his rents,
for which service Mr.. Astor paid him So 900 a
year. | heard Oor was there) Mr.. Smith say
that he had collected 100000 n quarter Of
rents alone, and these were small part of his
death was worth $2l, 900 900. BY his will he
gave his son, VIM. B. Astor, 81 900 900, a
part of which was the Astor House. The re-
mainder of his property he gave away in lega-
cles to different persons. From the time OF
Mr.. Astor's decease bis son must have laid uI
$1,000, coo year, for he was then rich, indie
pendently of what his father gave him.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

EVERY arrival from Europe brings tes-
timony of the working of the old afini-
ties Of race to determine the arrangement
of parties to the war. England, with her
powerful public sentiment, and, in case
she is needed in the issue, with her arms,
will sustain Germany and the treaty of
1915, Prussia, in case of serious hostili-
ties, will not remain long inactive, and as
the sympathy of every Germanic State
and province is with Austria, it is impos-
sible not to see in the end, upon which
side their arms will be employed So far
as appears at present there is no design
on the part Of Russia to embark actively
upon the side of France, and it is proba-
bic that any considerable successes gained
by that power, would awaken the old
Jealousies in respect to the balance Of
power in Europe, and turn against her
the sentiment if not the arms of the
MuscoVite. ft ..
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

The Southern Convention at Vicksburg
has resolved that all laws to suppress or
prohibit the slave trade ought to be re-
pealed, 1t is not stated whether it is
likely to request Mr. BUCHANAN to call an
extra session of Congress, in order to ex-
pedite the repeal At the last advices,
the members of the Convention were rec
reating themselves with speeches of truly
Southern longitude and sublimity. Great
results are expected.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
There is remaining in the Treasury

OFFICER WoRLEY arrested at the Ohio and
Mississippi depot, on Wednesday night, man
named William Riley, who is charged with
burglariousy entering the premises of Thomas
Burke, on Front street, near Mill, and stealing
quantity of valuables. The stolen goods
were found at various pawn-broker establish
ments in the city, where they had been left by
Riley.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
NEW BOOKS.

The ART OF ExIEMPoRE SPEAKING. Hints for the
Pulpit the Senate and the Bar. By NJ. BANTAM
New York: CHARLES SCRIBNER. Cincnnat
RIcKEY, MALLORY Co.
This little work. if it succeeds in what 1t proposes,
will be of great value. We have, in this country,
much speaking, but little good speaking. The author
claims to have smoothed the way to proficiency in
tLis most difficult art OF that we are not able to
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

A SCIENTIFIC LoAFER IN N. Y.-Edward
McCOskor was brought before Justice Connolly
on charge Of drunkenness and disOrderly con-
duct:
Magistrate-I'll have to send you up to the
island this time. What's your name?
Prisoner.--My name is Edward McCosker,
but put it down John Williams, as don't
want my right name to appear in the news
papers.
will accommodate you.
PrisOner-Thank you, sir; that's all cared
about. You may send me to Sing Sing if you
like, but don't parade Edward MoCosker's name
in the newspapers. Exit prisoner in high
spirits.l
The request of the prisoner created much
merriment among the spectators.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS The following bill
TO prevent cruelty to animals has passed the
Massachusetts, Legislature, and received the
approval of the Governor:
Every person who shall cruelty beat,
MAIN, OF torture any animal, shall be pun
iished by imprisonment in the county jail or
house Of correction not more than one year,
or by fine not exceeding one hundred dol
lars"
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

HEROIC FATHER.-A little daughter, about
nine years old, of Mr.. Helmkamp, living on
Fifth street, near j ohm BurtOn's, in attempting
to draw bucket of water, this morning, about
s o'clock, fell into the well, sixty feet deep
Her father, hearing the noise, ran out immedi-
ately, and descended the well by the rope,
attached to the bucket, not larger than q bed
cord. His descent was so rapid that he res
eued his little girl from drowning.
She was taken out, having received but a
slight injury upon the back of the head. Her
fathers hands were cut to the bone, in sew
eral places, by the rope, upon which he de-
sccnded.
After he was hauled up, some one remarked
to him, that he had ruined his hands, to
which he replied: "What do / care for my
hands, now that 1 have saved the life of my
child"
The feat performed by the father, in his
anxiety to save his little girl, is almost without
parallel, and developes a presence of mind
and dagree of courage rarely exhibited
Terra Hdute Journal.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

The Agents in this city for the New
American Cyclopedia the fifth number
of which is now issued - are Messrs
ANDERSON, GATES q WRIGHT.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

A BODY of distinguished railway mana
gers is in session at the St Nicholas, in
New York. Important results in the
way of wind-work may be expected, end
ing as usual. These assemblages of mag
mates of the iron path are getting to look
very much like mutual admiration So
cietiea
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

IrS- CONCERT AT MOOR,S GAR.
DEH.-MENTER'S Cornet Band, will give their
next, ard last Concert this week, ut Moors Garden
corner of Main and Liberty streets, THIS (Friday
EVENING NAV 22, my2D.aS
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
DER. -AXTR'5
LUNG AND THROAT
INSTITUTE,
No. 80 WEST FOURTH STREET.


The following letter is from of our well known
merchants Whatever he indorses must be of sterling
value. 1t is well worth reading:
f.l CINCINNATI, February l3, 1889.
About month ago called at DR., Ayers "Throat
and Lung Institute" West Fourth street for treat
Throat The toDsils and uvula (or palate) were so
much enlarged that there seemed TO be but course
been told by ther physicians, who had also canddly
told me they could not cure me. pr. Ayer made a
easary, and prescribed Medicated Inhalation and top
ica applications with general treatment, and the
suit IL a PERFRcr TBIUMPH / The Inflammation has
been allayed, and the tonss and palate reduced to
their natural size and position. now have NO
ness or difficulty whatever Of the throat and FEEL
THAT AM NOW PERFECTLY WELL.
cordially commend Dr. Aver as askillful and com.
petent physician In his speciality and worthy of all
confidence. HIS mode Of treatments rational, pleas
ant and certainly In my successful, aud have
every to believe the Doctor IL equally
fu In all other cases while have been under treat
ment at the Institute. -
% Fourth street. between Vine and Walnut.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20

CITY FINANcEs.-During the week ending
Wednesday, the following sums were paid from
the City Treasury, on warrants drawn by the
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
DIED,

Thursday Morning, May 10th, at Indian Hill, near
Cincinnati, KATE KITTREDGE BURCKHARDT, wife of
Frederick Burckhardt. aged 80 years.
10 o'clock,
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-20
THE PRE- s S.
CINCINNATI, FRIDAY, MAY 30.

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