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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Iustica to Ex.President Pierce.

The Amoskeag Veterans. who, it will be
remembered, declined TO participate in the
reception of General Pierce on his visit to
New Hampshire, in 1856, have repented OF
their bad tanners At a late meeting OF
ths Veterans, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas some unpleasant feeling exists
among members of our battalion relative to
our procedure upon the OCCASION OF the VISIT
of President Franklin Pierce to his home in
1856; and whereas said visit occurred at a
time of extraordinary political excitement;
therefore
Resolved, That we, as Veterans, on tina
occasion, did not do Justice to ourselves OF 10
President Pierce, for whom, As well as Tor
the ofsce he then held, we all bear the high
est personal regard; and that we will, if oc'
CASTOR is ersr given, endeavor to make some
fitting return for the high Inequalities we
have heretofore received at his hands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Early.

A b%enighted Chesterheldian, after three
hours whipping over a ricketty road and N
a ricketty buggy, drove up to Chesterfield
Court house on Thursday, and asked where
the pods" were, as he desired 10 cast his
vote for Honest John Letcher. lie was IN
continentally grinned at H. several bystan,
ders, and suddenly felt himself IN he voca'
tive, when n Of them Informed hini th2t
the election had t~ranspirel just a week be
fore, and the consequences was he couldn't
come it," so he wheeled his horse and put
out tor home again, somewhat done for IN
the way of disappointment. 1t is said that
this man has never taken 6 newspaper, don't
know what an almanfc is. He keeps his
account of this days and months by cutting
them on a stick, but this time his ''notches'
didn't tell the truth by seven days. Oh!
what a coumentary-iti is useless to say more.
PET. Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Political Antecedents of Virginia.

Virginia has always been uniformly a Dem
~ocratic State, never having voted against the
regular Democratic nominee for President
But the majority, occasionally, of late years
has been cut down to II low figure. In 1910
Martin Van Buren, beat General Harrison
Tor President, only 1900 votes. In lS4i
James X. Polk carried the State against
Henry Clay by II majority of6,OO0. In 1915
General CasS came near being beaten BY
General Taylor. He was saved by only
about 800 majority. In 1851 Mr.. John
son Democrat, was elected Governor over
Summers. Wing, by u majority of 5000. In
1852 Pierce, for President, had 1900 ma
iority over Scott. In 1856 Governor Wise
was elected by 10000 majority, aud in 1856
Mr.. Buchanan had nearly 10000 majority
over Fillmore. The majority for Lctchcr
Democrat, for Governor, ut the late election
is probably about five or six thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Gen. Twiggs.

We have already stated that this gallant
veteran was dangerously i'll ut San Antonio
Texas. The Galveston News of the 18th ult.
contains n letter written i'll the vicinity OF
San Antonio, which says:
Gen. David f. Twiggs is fast sinking. into
his grave. He is given up by his physicians
has made his will, and given directions as 70
his funeral. San Antonio is noted tor the ia
tality attending the Commanding Generals
of this Department, and vet no local cause
EXISTS therefor. General Worth died OF cho,
lera. General Brooke of an old disease, ana
now General Twiggs is likely to follow OF a
disease that has troubled him at times Tor
wears past"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
SHIPMENTS of Specie.

The large specie shipments continue
The City "f Baltimore took out from New
York on Saturday. S3On,OOO in specie. and
the Vanderbilt Il, 4j2. 65S, making, with the
S3jl 900 sent from there with the Boston
steamer. a total shipment from New York
city of *, O3.Gj3 during the week. The
New York Commercial Of Saturday evening
says:
1T is useless to deny that the large ship
ments of coin, and the drawing down Of out
flown balances has caused some unca-ine~s
of feeling in commercial circles, but II is the
opinion of some well Informed upon the sab
iect Of which they speak, that the foreign
drain upon us has passed the maximum. Oi
the bank statement for the week, we are III
clincd to the opinion that the average next
reported will not vary very materially from
twenty-two millions. The discount line will
also show Il decrease at least i'll proportion
with the dimimution in the amount Of com.
The balance in the Government Suh-trea'
sury at New York on Saturday, was S4,3l4,'
TO-, a decrease Of S439, HI 81 n compared
with the close Of the previous week. The
amour! of dry goods thrown on the market
during the week, was 81, Isl 1872, IN increase
Of ?G0i,53l, rs compared with the same
week last year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Tha Fmierant Business.

A numerous fleet of vessels, from German
ports, have come into port in the course OF
the week, some of them pretty well hIlea
tracted, there is every reason to believe that
this trade will experience a substantial revi-
val. When emigration to America is the
alternative of eomseription, it is certain the
alternative will be accepted by thousands and
thousands who can muster money to pay
their passage scroas the Atlantie.-N- !.
Erurpss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
DIED.

On Thursday, 26th Of Mag, st thu r. ilcn,r
II. /. Dixon, eSu., Fauquicr county, Virgin
Professor HERMANN HUBERT, after ror'
days of extreme agony, came To hls dclni'r iu Y"
Both year of his age. Though II foreigner AMI o.
naturalized, It'll his remembrance can nrycr
eradicatcd from the memory OF the man! "H'
and enthusiastic friends his magnanimity 81 be-
drew around him. Endowed with more than u
diocre mind, and possessing extraordinary NUS
talent. by which he obtained hi- maintenance, b
death will not be only regretted for hi ,""Iar.
and maguanimity, but he will b. lamcuted '"r
consummatc skill in the advancement Of he at
cal pupils. By the immutable decree Of b' mat
he now repcso. in his silent tomb: from dust 70
came, aud Ia earth ho has returned. Dad, 80.
was the dark hour Of dissolution. unc0nsriou'
his ~pcriious position, aud far away from he na'..
Germany, with no heart bound Ia him by i'
firm tie Of relationship to mourn after him. he
launched into tho swift It'd" of eternity. IT.
sleeps, he slumberS with the dead. aud HI ra' =
dull aud heavy to the ~prohtless pleasures and it'i'
tAtions which lured him on earth. and only p"
trumpet Of tic great judgment hour ahaII .'s'
him from his lone resting place. ~
Or Friday evening, June 81. ELlZABLI
SMALL, widow of John Small. late merchsI'
Washington, in the 73i year of her age.
In Washington, on the Sd instant, AMI
HALL, in the j7th year Of his age.
In Woodstock, on the morning of the -''h '.
after IL brief illness, ~CATHAKINE y, censor
Joseph II. Samuels, esq, in the 9th year -
age.
In Woodstock, on Tuesday evening last, a'c. ,
most affective and painful illness, phlLif W
second SON of Capt. Samuel {. William, Of W..
stock, in the 10th year of his age.
DENOMINATION, on the lst of June. IN Jehr''
county, Virgins, RICHARD HENDEkS"'
the fifty eighth year OF his age, leaving a WI
and twelve children n well n. an aged u"
and other friends To mourn their lrr.pafhme
In all tbs relations Of life he was most -NrIHIH.
He enjoyed the confidence, tho respect, ana r'''-
of all who knew him; and his los. will be lrf "
more extended circle than that Ot h- Immri.''
relatives.
A, his residence IN Moorefcld. Hardy COM
on the lst day of June, IN the t-ih Nrrt 10y
age, JAMES G. GAMBLE. For the ia'
years h. has been Clerk Of the County '.''
Hardy, and has discharged the huu" p%"f'"'1''
10 his responsible and important Othcc u TIE emo
satisfaction Of the people. lie Wa hiRhI' r''-
ell by all who knew him, and he leave :
train Of sympathizing friend and b"feH'eI 10
tives behind.
In Shcpherdstown Va, -uldenly On Iug'''
the 3lst ult, VINCENT MARMADIkE,
aged about IS year. He had been indi>p" e'
several days, bur no one expected TIE 'ad even
He Was taken III abOut 4 o'clock on the e'el'.
previous. but before the morning sun rose e. 81
den the 4ast, his spirit had taken III Higbt .. '.'
"bourne from whence no traveller return
Marmaduke was O young gentleman Of iHc
qualities, and wss much re- prctei aud e-irs-
by all VIII" knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
AMONG the relics shown at Madame I"r

Among the relics shown at Madame lou
sands Rooms, in Portland Square, London
are the original knife and handle used IN the
decapitation of Narie Antoinette, Louis XVI.
the Duke of Orleans. and Rohespiarrs; tae
Imperial carriage of Napoleon taken from the
field of Waterloo; and the carriage used Dy
the Gagged Emperor at St. Helena; tne
coat worn by Nelson at the battle OF the hiie
6 piece of the Cloth Of Gold, from the held OF
that name; the shirt worn by Henry ". OF
France, when stabbed by Ravaillac, with the
blood stains still aistinct-a relic for which
Charles \. offered two hundred Cuineas. &c,
&C.. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Hardy County, Va.

All hail to the glorious Wings of Hardy
Always right-always at their ,posts.the
truest and the best County in political faith
in the State. Hemmed in by Democratic
counties ON all sides--subject to annual IN
undations of emigrants fsom Shenandoah
and Buckingham, yet she always has, always
will, preserve her integrity to the principles
handed down to her by the Fathers of the
Republic. Three cheers for H~ardy-three
times t~hree-upurards Of four h"adrsd ana,
;or,iv for Goqqiu' Her Wings are the best
of ali, Henry Clay Wings. Harrah for liar
dy!-Romneu MteNigeMcer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Hon. Jacob Thompson.

\ correspondent of the Charleston Mercu
ry says:
About twenty seven years ago, Mr.
Thompson graduated from Chapel Hill mi
versity. a poor young man, with nothing be,
yona an upright character, an energetic will,
and his native ability, with which To MAKE
his way in the world-with few friends, no
influence, and 10 money. He left his State
for Mississippi early after graduating, wher"
he made a large fortune and a high reputa.
ton as "A lawyer and politician, and now, for
the first time, returns TO his Alma Mater
one Of the most honored Aembers Of the
Cabinet of our great government, and among
the prominent men IT the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

To this sum must of necessity be added mt
least two or three millions Il year. arising
rrom loss Ia o,r customs revenue. In 1870
our imports from Cuba amounted To So
1919, 30S, being composed Of articles paying
the highest rate of duties. This amount mas
heen increased since that time. and VIZ may
safely state that the reduction OF the fedt-
raj revenue from the annexation and moor
p~oration Of Cuba, will reach nj least s3,oN'-
600. This sum added to the above, gives us
500, 0O0, 900 Us the expense Of Cuba tor the
first year of our possession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

A fire occurred at Coviugton, Kentucky
on Thursday afternoon, which entirely de-
stroyed the bagging factory of Roberts Il
Co. The loss is estimated at S25,cVo, on
which there is but a small insurance. One
hundred and twenty men and women are
thrown out of employment by this calamity
The fire extended to the Covington Locomo'
tive Works, which were damaged to the ex'
tent of $1,000. The fire is supposed I" have
been caused by friction of the machinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
MARRIED.

On the 81 instant. by the Rev. j. W. H"iy,
JAS. f.. MOSS. /" Mis- ADELlNE ;. Nj!
HORN, both Of Washington.
At the Chapel, West Point. New York, ou >
3lst May, by the Rev. Mr.. Wells. Lieut.. GEUku
II. WEEKS, L. $. A., to LAURA, ~dnughtei
Major T.. B. Babhit.
In New York city. on the 10Th of May, by .
Rev. Thomas Osborn, JAMES MCCABE, u u.
tinore. to Mi. MARINDA WRIGHT. OF BI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

The iron steamtug Margaret Kemble' re-
Gently known as the Star. while lying at the
foot Of Gouverneur street, New York, on Sa-
turday afternoon, exploded her boiler with a
terrific report. A man named Rainey' the
cook, and q boy, were blown into the river
and we're seriously injured. Three other
persons comprising the crew escaped Rim
snred. The boat was so completely shntter-
ed that che sunk in FIVE minutes after the ex-
Dlosion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Three Murders.

Our city last night was the scene of two
horrible murders, one of which occurred in
the Eighth Ward, and the other in the Fourth
Ward: also a stabbing ARRAY in the latter
nrecinct. An Irishman, named OIRourke,
brutallv kicked his wife to death. Patrick
Dowdy stabbed and killed James White, and
Margaret Gore stabbed and MORALLY wound
ed Elizabeth White with an i~ce-piek-N. J.
(h,;.jry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Per Steamer City of Washington off Cape Race.
THE WAR COMMENCED.

THE WAR COMMENCED.
ST. JOINS, n. F., June 1.-The news boat
Of the associated press has arrived from Cape
Race, having boarded the steamer City OF
Washington, from Liverpool. Oft that point,
and obtained her advices, which are to the
25th ult., embracing highly interesting In
telligence from the seat OF war.
The steamer Africa had arrived out.
A battle took place on the 2lst OF May.
The Austrians, commanded by zen. Stadlen,
attacked the posts of Marshal paraguay
D'Hilliers, but we're driven back by General
Forriss' division, after a furious contest OF
four hours. The allies carried Montebello
(23 miles +. n. f.. of A~lessandrlal but did
not pursue the Austrians. Two hundred
Austrians. including a colonel, were cuptu-
red. Among the allies loss were many oitl-
GERS.
The Austrian account of the battle differs
widely.
The actual number of French troops Ell,
| gagged is not stated. Ii was, however, re-
ported that there were some six or seven
thousand. besides 4 regiment Of Sardianian
cavalry.
\ Sandman bulletin announces that the
extreme left of the Sandman army, under
Gen. Baldini, had forced Il passage over tn"
Sesia, putting the AustrianS to flight.
General Garibaldi had entered Garen with
| six thousand men for revolutionary purposes.
1t was rumored that six English men OF
war had entered the .Adriatic.
Revolutionary movements are reported IN
Lombardy.
The King Of Naples is dead, and Francs
ii. has assumed the government.
The English admiralty have formally IN
vited tenders for II monthly mail 10 Austria,
Lis via Panama.
\ general meeting Of the Atlantic Tcie-
graph Company has been called to sanction
the agreement with the government, AMI the
issue of six hundred thousand pounds -ter-
ling new capital.
The Paris MOnitcur announces that France
adheres to the abolition Of priyateering, and
the principle tina; the neutral flag covers the
enemy's goods
The Paris bourse closed firm; , per cents
elf. Csc.
The Austrian account of the battle AT Mon
tebello simply stated that Gen. Stadien had
pushed forward his reconnaissance BY a Tor
red march toward Leglis and Montebello,
when n hot fight occurred with a superior
French f,rca and rbe Austriaus retrcuted
LoL;na .ho u, in ,arGac, ord.r"
'eH' - - - ,.,,
"e'efat "aiip"''' "
on the fledLloht Hide 81 Lax
with six thousand men. intending to push
forward into Lomhardy.
Prince NapoIeon. with a small force, had
.u.i,oI 90 Jnnhor, f,r rho nurnoce ,rnh,-
g. - IL T., :,
ny !" S"PP"i'''S ~ 80
tuscany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

4 remarkable phenomenon at sea is re-
ported by Captain Rogers, of the barque
Rolla, FROM Galveston. On the 4th ult', IN
the Gulf of Mexico, the vessel passed through
q thick "scum" on the surface of the water,
which extended as far as the eye could see
from N. w. to S. +. The substance resent
bled c~oal-tar, and gave out a smell peculiar
to that article. The ocean also gave OF
steam, as if some hot substance had been
poured into it. The phenomenon was at
tributed to q volcanic eruption at the bottom
of the Gulf. Immediately afterwards the YES
sci experienced q violent hurricane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

Heavy storms have been prevalent the last
week. At Albany on the evening of the 3D.
the scene for a while was terrific. Damage
was done to several buildings by lightning.
Passengers by the boat from New York city
reported a violent storm on the river, such
as the oldest navigators have seldom expe-
riencad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

BY the explosion Of a locomotive on the
New York and Erie Railroad on the morn
ing of the Sd. the fireman was killed and the
engineer fatally injured. The cars were
damaged, but no passenger injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

The Northwestern Christian Advocate de-
MES the paragraph going the rounds stating
that Bishop James gave the Masonic sign
and thus dispersed the Texas mob, and terms
II an .idiotic statement" He did no snch
thing, for the bes. Of reasons-he don't kn0r
ho,o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

DR.. Carter, q respectable physician ana
school commissioner Of Gentry county, Mo,
was shot and MORALLY wounded by a pain
ter named Evans, on the charge Of having
debauchcd Evans wife. Carter denied his
guilt, but Evans had a full confession from
his u;fa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
The Storm of Friday Night-Hail Storm

In needs no record Oi ours 10 inform the
citizens of Baltimore, that Il very heavy ram
storm visited Us on Friday night. ab"nt .
o'clock. The streets were oNertlowed. and
il would BIZ an almost endless task to ennme-
rate the parties. more or less, who suffered.
Those who lived in the Ia" grounds, subject
, to the drainage of almost the entire city, had
cellars, Easements, and even their lower
rooms invaded by thu watrry element. The
lower level of the eastern part OF the city
was particularly afflicted in this regard.
Yesterday morning, though bright and
! clear. was cool. cold, very cold for the sea
son, and after the several very warm days,
the inquiry was natural, why is II 50? We
understand that there was considerable hail
in the country, northwest from the city, but
we have learned no particulars. Further
down, we have learned Of considerable de-
struction. The hail, ~ far as we can under
stund. struck about the head OF Curtis
creek, in Anne Arundel county, and greatly
injured parties on to the mouth OF hag"thy
river. The following gentlemen were among
the sufferers: Benjamin Young, on Curtis
creek, late the farm of Arch. Hodges: Alfred
Johnson. Mountain Bar: II. b. Woods, on
cplliGNft
gtoney creek; persons farming on Rock creek
.Jno Weeks, on Rock creek; Thomas Cream
er, on Stoney creek; Edward Hines, between
| Rock creek and the Bodkin Light; Wesley
Linthicum, on Magotby river. Indeed that
whole section of country WAS visited, and
the above are only a few of those who sui
fered, in the destruction Of strawberry vines,
corn, watermelons, and fruit generally
The hail was very heavy, some OF 1t hall
the size ola hen-egg. 1t cut down every ten
der thing before it. We shall doubtless have
. mors Of the effects ofthe storm within q day
or two. =,
The roads outside Of the city were great
" washed by the immense tall OF water
On the Philadelphia road we hear ct deepen
cd ruts and a general wash of the garden
snots binding upon it. The storm was M
doubt widely extended in this region '-Ba''
,,o,. SuD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

We have the interesting news that a seri-
Gus and obstinate battle took place on the
2lst ult., between the Austrians and the
Allies, near Monticello. Montebello is not
to be found on the maps, but is a village OF
Piedmont, twenty-three miles from Alessan-
dria. A victory gained near it over the
Austrians by the French Marshal Lannes,
obtained for him the title of Duke of Monte
bello.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
EXANDRA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER. JUNE 7, 1855

A cargo of 800 tons of coal, from the
mines of the Swanton Company, was sent
to Baltimore last week to be shipped to Gu
ba. for the use of the Railroad now con-
structing from Havana to the interior Of the
Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07
Cnmsis On "a Alabama Plantation.

The Selma ala Sentinel OF May ZUth
says:
THE lamels purchased by Mr. Wool
seq from Captain Machado, last week. seem
to answer many useful purpose The other
dav, one of the animals, with rider, brought
twelve bushels of shelIed corn 10 town TO mil
So one camel. in milling alone, Will answer
the purposes Of wagon aud two mules, and
will travel over the ground four times as
auicR As two mules. We understand that
they have been tried IN thu plough, and an
.wer the purpose admirably, being docile and
sasiiy managed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

The Reading Railroad Company and the
S:huylkill Navigation Company have given
notice of an advance of ten cents a ton on
coal freights from and after the LIST OF July
next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

The greater part OF the Senate's contract
for stationery has been awarded to Messrs'
Taylor & Maury, Booksellers and Stationers,
of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

An election took place in Washington
city yesterday, for seysn Aldermen, one in
each ward, to serve two years; for a full
Board of members Of the Common Council,
being twenty-one in oil. to serve ons year
and for a Collector, a Register, and . Sur
yevor. each to continue in Office two years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

Two pREsIpsSrs WANIED.-Une II tho
best reasons yet heard for di-union was CIV
IN by a countryman, who went 10 call on
the President, He said he waited ionr
hours, End 25aId not got 10 to sra him
.'And | concluded, said he, that il he was
so darned busy as all that, one President
was not enough 10 attend to the affairs OF
this Republic, and we had better have anoth-
sr."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

The Libertytown, Nd. Banner says sew
eral of our farmers find that the nudge mas
made its appearance in the wheat and rye
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

The Richmond Enquirer on
the proceedings in Allegheny county, rela-
tive to the respite granted by the Governor
to q man condemned to be hung in that
county. 1t states that the Governor will not
Weld to threats, or limitations of violence,
or to giving reasons, if they were as plenty
as blackberries, upon compulsion.' The
Governor is perfectly right. II he has
erred, in granting the respite, (Which is by
no means c%ertain) his official action and
reasons, can be reached in a peaceful ami
lawful manner. We trust the law and Or
der loving people of Allegheny county, will
repress all further attempts. in their county
at agitation or violence on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-07

On Thursday afternoon, a. a fisherman
was cruising in Long Island Sound, his al
tention was attracted by a singular looking
box floating in the water. lie immediately
approached it, and fastening it to his boat
lowed it to shore at Port Morris. Here the
mysterious box was opened. and to the hor-
ror Of those present, was found I" contain
no less than seven dead bodies. packed IN
lime and shavings. 1t is generally believed
that the bodies had been taken for some
purpose from Potter's field.