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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
Latter from Fairfax County.

Correspondence Of the .iierand'Id Gazette
The unparalleled mildncss of the present
winter in this latitude is drawing rapidly to
a close.
Plenty of mud-little ice-no onow-and
within three weeks of Spring. Close obser-
vers of the pOsitire electrical conditio" Of the
atmosphere, and the opposite. or negative
condition of the earth-as palpably proved
by the activity of volcanic rents, and phc-
nomena of acknowledgements Immediately
to the approaching season as one of almost
unexampIcd productiveness in the vegetable
world,
Assuming these 10 DE correct data upon
which to build the future Agricultural and
Horticultural estimates of the approaching
season. the availability of the open weather
in preparatory point of view, is of moment
Gus Importance. Its neglect at once involves
a prospective loss Of miili"nS.
Take for instance the failure of the wheat
crop through this State, or portions of it
how easy to avert its injurious results, or
Napoleon-like turn ii, by hr farce Of r1r"m-
stances, IL a bLesSing IN disguise.
Upon other localities in this immediate
latitude. Hungarian Grass or Millet is sown
at about the cost of Timothy Seed, and upon
corn ground yields from six to eight tons per
acrc-aftcr wheat two and half or three
tons. even when sowed as late aS the 18th of
June. NlAIOR.
Centrevillc. Fairfax Co.. Va, Feb. ), 1850.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
Gan. Houston.

The old hero short time since, received u
document, the contents of which appeared to
have been particularly distasteful to him.
Instead of throwing it into the fire as most
men would have done, what did he do but
PROCURE quantity of tar and feathers. and
ps,,,s.r;no the inside of the paper with the tar
and shrinking on the feathers, enclosed it in
on annie envelope and franked it to the gen,
az who sent it, Although an abuse OF
the frsuking privilege. this was decidedly
HoustonisB.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
In Trouble.

1t is said the Michigan Legislature has
put it's foot in it" by voting dl0 acres of
land to Mrs. Rogers, because she produced
four little Rogrrses at one and the same birth.
It has set precedent which may cost the
State thousands of acres of land, The Detroit
Free Press says Mr.. job Burnap ofSumpter.
Wayne county, has applied to the Legislature
70 divide it's favors. His papers set forth that
Mrs. Burnap has given birth to nine chill
dren at four births. three of whom were born
ten months after marriage that hei poor
man, and therefore prays for donation of
land AZ in the case of Mrs. Rogers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
Rotation

Rotation is the order of the day with our
Democratic friends The application of the
principle is not limited to Congressional rep
>enation, but is finding its way into less i'm
portant affairs, 1t is under this rule that
the President of the late Petersburg Conven-
ton, Col. Amber of Louisa. is about to lose
his election to the State Senate. Mr.. ID. W.
X. Bowles, af Fluvanna, will soon announce
himself as Col. A. competitor, and it is gen
orally believed he will beat Amber by a
tremendous majority. So we go-Chw-
iyHcSriNp .iirOcafc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
True Enough.

The Washington States continues 10 pour
hot shot into the Administration, and its
own party, on account Of the wastetul and
unprecedented expenditures Of the public
money. 1t says:
"Evcrybody- Wing. Democrat, Free Ira
der. and Protectionst-admts that the cx-
pcnditurcs of Government are eyorbitant be-
yond endurance"
Is not this Democratic admission which
the people should remember. when asked 10
vote for the Democratic candidates at the
coming cleetion?--Rmh. wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The Wing General Committee OF New
York had a meeting last week, at which a
resolution was adopted declaring it inexre-
dent further to agitate the slavery question
This is a sensible conclusion. The acquisi-
ton of Cuba, the currency, the tariff. and
other questions of public policy are to be the
subjects of correspondence with distinguish
ed members ofthe Wing party in other sec
tions of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The passage of the homestead bill in one
branch of Congress has depressed the mar
ket for land warrants, and many Of the deal
ers refuse to quote or buy them. If the bill
becomes a law it is thought warrants must
still further decline. The bill to give lands
to the several States for the support Of asri-
cultural colleges, now before the Senate on
it's third reading, is also calculated to depress
warrants; but there is no likelihood of the
homestead bill becoming law at this SEES
sion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

At the late special term of the Circuit
Court of Hampshire county, case of inter
est was decided. Benjamin Smith VS.. the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, for damages,
plaintiff alleging that he was injured by fall
ing from the cars at New Creek Station, in
that county, a stopping place, in his attempt
to get of the cars while in motion; the Jury
brought in verdict of $4OO for plaintiff
The case will be taken to the Court of Ap-
peals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

DEATH IN LYNCHBUKG we were shocked
at hearing. yesterday, of the sudden death
of Captain JohE II. Dt,y: for many years
cashier of the branch of the Bank of Virgin.
ia, at Lynchburg. He was stricken with
paralysis on Thursday morning, and the
same evening was corpse. Capt. o. was
widely known in commercial and banking
circles, as one of the best informed and most
intelligent men in such matters in the State
Or country. His death makes wide void in
the social and business affairs OF Lvnchburg
-Lynchburg Pirsintdn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The State prisons of New York are full to
overlooking. On this fact the Albany Even
ing Journal says: Statistics show the en-
couraging fact that, although crime increases
!, does not increase so fast ~ population.
The proportion of rogues to honest men Is
less than it was @ hundred years age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

Private letters from London announce that
the Rev. Mr.. Sturgeon will not accept any
offer of pccuniary consideration to visit n
York. He will, he says, visit there, if at all,
as an independent preacher; and whatever hat tta
means he may take to raise money ior 'he
building of his new chapel, VIII be taken "
tor he shall have reached this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

1t gives us great pleasure to see that our
good old town is to'keep up its time honored
custom of celebrating WAsHINcroN's BIRTH
DAY. The Celebration of the 22nd," is,
indeed, ian Alexandria institution" every
way honorable to the public spirit and pa
triotism of our citizens. We have frequent
ly heard strangers commend it. as creditable
to the community and emitting them to
praise from the whole country. We hope on
the coming "22nd," that all will unite in the
Celebration, and make it worthy Of the oc-
casion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The special committee of the Michigan
Senate on amendments to the constitution,
have decided that they will not report in ia
vor of granting the prayer of numerous
memorialists, that the word white be
stricken from the clause of the constitution
which prescribes the qualifications of voters.
The Supreme Court of that State, in the case
of Day vs. Owen, rendered decision some
time since on this subject. which was in ac-
cordance with the view taken by the Senate
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

White cartridges from the north have ap-
reared about Quebec, Canada, since the ex-
IRENE cold weather. Their bill differs In
shape from that of the brown partridges, and
they are also very thick!y feathered down the
talons, like "bantams.' The Indians say
they are plentiful at the Saguenay this WIN
ter, but never before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

Carey Hall, esq, whose mills are located
near Oakland, Allegheny county. Nd, has
contracted with and is now furnishing the
government of Cuba, with large number
Of railroad splice-blOcks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

There are at present no fewer than nine
teen ocean steamships lying idle at New
York. viz: Ariel, America, Atlantic Adra-
tic. Baltic, Canada. d. Webster, Ericsson,
Falcon, Georgia, Josephine, North Star,
Northern Light, Ohio, Ocean Queen. Veto
ria. Vanderbilt, st. Louis and Star of the
West. not one of which has been employed
durinp the winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The Governor of Michigan has vetoed the
bill granting six hundred and forty acres OF
land to Mrs Rogers, who. besides having
nine small children and one at the breast,
cave being, awhile since, to four children at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

Oakland, beautiful little town. located on
the summit of the Alleganies, is rapidly inn
proving. Mr.. J. NJ. Armstrong is now erectr
ing fine dwelling; DR. Tyson and MIR. Har-
wards, of Baltimore city, Francis p. Blair of
Montgomery county. and others are erecting,
not large. but comfortable, fine looking, cot
tages. Adjoining Oakland, Mr., Vim. Schley
is erecting large brick mansion house, and
is improving large dairy farm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The store of ". Smith, of Washington
Pa, was entered by burglars on Wednesday
night, who carried of goods to the value OF
81 500, consisting of large lot OF high
nriced silks, and other valuable articles
This is the third time this store has been
robbed recently, making the total loss S4ooo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

1t is said that more than .tour h""d'ed
sailors have been admitted into the Mariners
Church in the city of New York within the
last ten months. A large number Of them
we're converted on board the receiving ship
North Carolina, where the good work is still
in DropresS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The whole subject Of increasing the tolls
On Coal on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
:. 70 come ND for action, at meeting OF the
Maryland Board of Commissioners OF r"0'''
Works n he held in q short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

ASEcDoTE or THE BRITIsH QuEEN-lt is
reported that her Majesty has a sweet little
temper of her own, and that her coro sposG
like a prudent man. generally retircs before
the storm, and locks himself in his private
cabinet until the sky is clear and sunshine
again illumines the classic shades Of ST.
james or Windsor After one IF these little
cbullitions, the Queen gave a laundering
knock at the door Of the room where Prince
Albert had taken refuge, and upon being
asked Who's there" The Queen, she res
pended. "Thc Queen cannot enter here, res
pended the henpecked. After the lapse of
half an hour gentle tap Was heard upon the
door. Who's there?" asked Prince Albert.
Your wife," responded Victoria. MY wife
Is ALWAYS welcome
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

Several vessels, attempting to get into
Boston. were wrecked on the coast, IN Tie
gale of Wednesday night last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
SPRING IMPoRTATIoNs, 1859.
AMERICAN GUANO.

10 Farmers and Dealers IN GudnO.
NNIlIS GUANo, from Jarvis Island, in the Pa
i cifc Ocean, containing 50 per cent of Phos-
pilates and Sulphates Of Lime, and the most vau-
able fertilizer known. is offered for sale in large or
small quantities at about two-thiris the price Of
Peruvian. For full information and particulars,
address C. S. MARSHALL,
Prs-id.nf Of the american Gnuno Company.
66, WILLIAM STREET NEw-YORK.
New York feb dds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The prospect Oft good lice crop in New
York, is not very hattcring. The knicker-
booker Ice Company have stored nearly two
thirds of their stock at Rockland Lake, and
other points, or about $4,000 tons, includ-
ing SONS $1,000 tons which were left over
from last summer. This company usually
houses 10000 tons. The New York Ice
Company is nearly three-quarters full, hav-
ing collected about 100, 900 tons. They have
about 10000 tons left over from last year,
and when their store-house> are full they
will hold l15,0 900 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

A virginian, named HUTCHINSON, nas Deen
arrested, charged with having sl,a2' cc0 Il.
,.rf.;, hills on the State Bank ofMissourl III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

At the Democratic Caucus, held at the
Capitol, on Saturday night, Ia notice of which
will be found in another column Mr..
Smith, ofvirginia, presented his programme:
to reduce the pay of members of Congress,
and of the clerks in the various departments.
and in cutting of large slices from the army
and navy appropriations, and from those Of
the post-ofice, &c. He said he would try to
introduce his plan in the House, and make it
q tesf ruastion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
Another Descending Soul.

Like q great many other Democratic poll
ticians Just now. the editor Of the Lynchburg
Republican in view Of the present condition
of things, is exceedingly lc>pondcnt and dis
trcsscd. Hear what he says i'll a late issue
of his paper
"The Democracy are having It glorious
time of it, Just now We would not give a
pinch of snuff for the whole concern in two
years from this date, as things are now pro-
crossing. '-.Rich. Wig,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The Journal of Commerce states that the
foreign imports at New York. exclusive of
specie, for the last month, are larger than for
any previous January in the history of its
trade The least favorable feature in the
aspect Of our foreign commerce is want of ex-
port demand for our cereals, the shipments
of breadstuffs to Europe having almost en-
tirely ceased during the last few weeks. A
revival Of this trade is looked for by many,
and if this expectation is realized, there will
be nothing wanting to make the business of
the wear one oft most profitable on record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

1t will I've seen that there was heavy
snow storm at the North. on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

No franking privilege exists in England.
Even the Queen is obliged to pay her penny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

We are indebted to friend tor ne"
X.rk pspsrs in advance Of the regular mail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

1t is stated that the bill to abolish franking,
which was reported from the House postal
committee few days ago, proposes to de-
prive congressman of the privilege. giving
each member 500 per annum in stamps as
an offset but it retains the privilege for the
President, ex-Presidents Presidents widows,
Postmaster General and deputies. Auditor
and Chief Clerk, and for those postmasters
whose annual pay is less than 5000. The bill
also deprives newspapers Of the privilege they
now enjoy of having exchanges and their
county circulation free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The Virginia Military Institute at Licking
ton. numbers now TO Cadets. There are at
Washington College, seventy Students. This
is one of the oldest -four literary institutions,
and its students are fine body Of young men,
who do credit by their talents to their com
petent professors. \ rule has been adopted
by which the doors of the Virginia Military
Institute are now open to the natives of other
States as well as Virginia. This will bring
a large accession of Cadets from States South
of us, in which there are numbers anxious to
enjoy the advantages of this far-famed instl-
tuition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
CoNNrSicArEh.
The Seventh Congressional District.


noticed communication i'll the haL''"
of the first of February, under the signature
of writer who signs himself "fauqnI"r
calling upon the Wings Of the District "
meet at once and appoint delegate {" on
vention to be held in Alexandra, "n 'n'
first of March, to nominate WhlS ra"a''
date to represent W. in the next '""sF''
and which refers % EDWARD {. MAR>HMr
as person fitted for that position. VI
Marshall is a very able man, and al ar'on,
plished gentleman, who will receive a iaI-o
vote, not only in Fauquier, but all oyer o. a..
District-one who will run far ahead o. w.
party in this County. Let the prop3,s''',n ~,
fauauier be responded TO from all pare :,
the District-let Alexandria take the M ~
step-and her example will be pr0mpus )"
lowed by every County in the pIstrIs'p
Arouse Wings! Plant firm your stan I5i:I
Let your motto be, united We stand "',"
ed we fall''-and success will crown
efforts RAPPA1ANN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

XkTOOL purchased at highest cash prices by
w JAMS RfLL, BROWN PARTLOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The Legislature of Michigan having pass
ed bill for the relief of the suffering popu-
lation of Gratiot county, the Governor on
Saturday week drew three thousand dollars
under the provisions of the law, and Oh Mon
day last some three or four car loads OF the
staple necessaries of life were dispatched to
Gratiot county, as the first instalment under
the bill. The distress which prevails in
some of the townships of the county of Bruce,
in Canada, is represented rs most appalling.
There are hundreds of families verging on
starvation: many of the best and thrittlest
farmers are destitute of the wherewithal to
carry them through till another harvest, the
crops of the past year having almost proved
total failure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08

The Washington Union lays down the
law" with regard to the present state Of al
fairs and throws the whole responsibility on
Congress. 1t says: M
1T is clear that either the duties levied on
imports must be increased above the present
rate of nineteen per cent, or that the present
system of legislation calling for an expendi-
ture of upwards of SG0.OO0,0O0 must be
changed. Either the garments must be
made to fit the man; or the man dwarfed to
fit the garments. 1t would seem to be too
late in the session for the second alternative,
and it follows that Congress is bound, on the
basis of its own legislation, either to raise
the duties on iniportations above the average
rate of nineteen per cent to standard more
nearly that of revenue standard, or to
adopt the maxim that public debt is
public blessing" and provide for meeting
the demands of their own legislation by ad-
ding new loans to the public debt. The
dilemma is purely and exclusively congress
gresSiona dilemma, and it remains to be
seen whether the craftsmanship of the pres
ent Congress is equal to the exigencies of
the OCCASION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-08
ALEXANDRIA,:

TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, 1859
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-07-08
UNDERTAKING.

The superiority of this description of casement
or the remains of deceased friends is universal
ly acknowledged where they have been used
being air-tight, they arc especially well designed
for Keeping Il corpse in warm weather or for an
Unusual length of time, as well as in preserving
u from the encroachments of water &C. after IN
terment. True it is. the body so deposited is
nothing but dust, and it is a wise and holy law
Of nature, that to dust it shall return; but still
how much more consolatOry to the surviving
friends is the reflection, that this body shall be
permitted to pass again into, and form a part of
It's native element by the aid of time and natural
causes alone, instead of being immersed in wa
ter and exposed to the depredations of insects;
by which tie remains are consumed before their
ordinary and natural decay; or how satisfactory
it would be to feel assured, that 1t remained in
the earth where it had been placed, without dis
turbance from the knife of the dissector, or any
tohcr human agency F'
A HEARSE, accompanied by O careful driver,
will at all times be procurable for funeral occa-
SionS.
Aug. 8, 1855.-*tf.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-07-08
Testimony of the Professor of Obstetrics in
Pennsylvania College, PhiiMdelphia.
a. WOODWARD, NJ. D., Of Penrsylvani
EifIv Dollars Forfeit.

III. HUNTER viii forfeit S50tf failing to cure any one
case of secret disease that may come under his care,
no matter how long standing or affecting. Either sex are
ihyileitO his Private Rooms. Al North SEVENTH St, -Phila-
deiphia. wtthoutfe fear OF interruption from other PATIENTS
Strangers and others who have been unfortunate in the Sc
lection OF IA p. vsician are invited to call.
uurGStrainedi indulgence of the
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Premature inpotency, Involuntary seminal discharges,
wasting Of The organs. loss OF momory, ii distaste for female
society, general debility, or constitutional arrangement,
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confidence; he Olfersa perfect cure
READ AND REFHEET.-The afflicted would do well 10
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OF his riassof lnaltdirs- Ills certainly impossible for one
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10. Every respectable physician has his peculiar branch,
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ami to that he deyotrs most of his time and siujy.
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