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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
The Nova Scotia Telegraph Lines.

New YORK, Feb. 1.-The annual report Of
the Nova Scotia Telegraph Company has
been published and distributed in this city,
from which it appears that there were 10000
messages passed through the Halifax office TO
and from the other Offices in the provinces
last year. 1t also appears that the annual
receipts of the company less the amount paid
the connecting lines, were S2O, 900 and that
the repairing and working of the lines cost a
trihc over ST 900. The other expenses have
absorbed the whole Of the receipts, and the
directors say:
1T appears that when the country Offices
are taken collectively, the total expense Of
maintaining and working them exceeds the
income by about $500. so that the profits Of
the company are derived exclusively from the
Halifax Office The directors also state that
with all their endeavors and constant and
wearisome attention, the expenses of the lines
continue 10 absorb all their receipts, and yet
these are the lines which certain spectators
in Boston and New York have been trying 10
induce the mercantile community to purchase
1T the round sum of sl2O,0O0, or to lease at =
corresponding figure"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Matrimonial Infdelity and Suicide.

The Bellows Falls Times. brings us the de-
tails of an unusual combination Of serious
crimes, which had its development and
crisis in that village on Friday morning, and
concerning which our readers have already
been briefly advised by telegraph. The
Times says:
A young man but 10. named VIM. II San
ders, eloped from Springfield. Vermont, with
his brother Daniels wife. who, though mar
red for five years. was herself but nineteen
years of age They left home Thursday
evening, came to Bellows Falls, and took adj
joining rooms at the Bellows Falls House,
registering only the name of the woman As
Miss Kendall of eathersheld." Towards
morning the husband arrived in pursuit. and
on being arrested. and their guilt detected.
the runaways Immediately took strychnine.
which the young man had presided in his
pocket, apparently for such emergency
He died soon af.er in great agony. but the
woman recovered from the poison and was
carried back home on Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Salt Lake Intelligence.

Sr. Louis, Feb "a private letter from
Salt Lake city Of the Ith ult.. says that Judge
Sinclair adjourned the grand jury sine die
upon petition of nine members declaring
their inability to proceed, in consequence Of
jury was composed Of nine Gentiles and
twelve Mormons.
The tactious spirit ran so high that revolt
vers were drawn, and general fight was
with difficulty prevented. The idea Of i'm
partial justice or an impartial jury being OBJ
tanned is prepo.terous. and martial law will
probably be established
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

SERIOUS ACcIDENr-We regret to learn
that a very serious accident bcfel young
servant boy belonging to the estate of the
late Capt. Chichester. on Sunday last 1t
seems that he and another servant boy had
gone out hunting on the morning in ques-
ton and ON their return, near the residence
of Capt. L. III. Herbert. one of the boys
placed cap on the nipple of a barrel
of the gun which he supposed was un-
loaded, and remarking to his companion
Shall shoot YOU" Immediately pull
ed the trigger, and greatly 10 his alarm his
comrade fell terribly wounded. 1t proved
that the gun was heavily loaded with slugs
all of which entered the feshy part of his
thigh. producinga frightful wound DIR. Gun
nell of this place was soon in attendance and
adopted such measures rs the case required.
From the nature of the wound it is impossible
to tell what may be its result This is an
other warning against the careless handling
of deadly weapon>.-F"irtar Nrms.
Fatal AccIDENr.-We are panied to learn
that james Il. Suddoth. Jr., son of Mr.. JAS
Il. Suddoth. of the neighborhood of Norris
vile, in this county came to his death on
Wednesday of last week in very distress
sing manner The circumstances are these:
They were engaged in hauling in hay, and
the young man Icing in the hay-mow when
the wagon drove up. Jumped off on the Wa
gon running fork in his groin some seve-
raj inches. He made an effort to reach the
house. but fell and brcathcd his last after
going only few steps. He was about IL
years of age. and quite promising Youth
We deeply sympathise with his bereayed FAM
ily in their affection UaTrenfon Flag.
GREAT Destruction OF W0oD.-On Tues
day night large quantity ofcord-wood. worth
nearly $50, lying near the Halfway House
on the line of the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad. was discovered to be on fire, and
despite the exertions used to stop the fire, it
continued to burn Yesterday morning when
the accommodation train passed. the fire was
raging furiously. The wood was cut for the
use of the railroad. and was owned by 7. A.
Chalkley. esq. The persons living i'll the
vicinity are confident that an mcendiary did
it.-Pstersbuy Press.
The Orange Chronicle says:-Mr. James
Chapman, Executor Of r. VI. Chapman decd,
sold few DAYS since. lot ofland on the sub
urbs of the town of Orange. near the depot,
containing | } acres, for $500. Mr.. Richard
Boulware was the purchaser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
CO n N E 3 c ! A L.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 3-Flour is dull and nomi-
nal; Howard street and Ohio at 1915; City Mills
i, held At S562i @SJ7j. Wheat is dull and un-
changed good to prime white 1900 l6Oe; fair to
good red %0GL l3jc. Corn--Wbite 7lG76c; yell
low is nominal. Provisions are firm and unchang-
ed Whiskey is firm. Ohio 29c. Coffee is firm,
At lllc.
NEW York, February 3.-Flour is quiet but
steady; State $3.50 $50: Ohio S6.25@$6.
Southern Sj.75@$6.l0 Wheat is firm; Western
white ljO@ljl. Corn is buoyant; Soc. was re-
fused for mixed; yellow SO@sSc. Pork is buoy
snt; mess $l7.7j@ $ls.37A; prime $3.50. Lard
i. firm. at l2i@ l2ic. Whiskey is firm at q!
Gt.Sc. Stocks are firm but dull. Missouri IS S3i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Aggregate 81 ,0l9, lO6, clio
The above exhibit is anything but agreea-
hle to the Southern States. The figures show
TINT Of more than one billion dollars worth Of
manufactures in 1850. the Southern States
have ONLY about one hundred and seventy
millions, or one sixth Of the whole. Notwith-
standing the Southern States furnish all the
raw material which constitutes the basis OF
domestic manufactures. the returns show that
he prefer. to send this material to the North
and buy it back in manufactured State,
rather than manufacture it for herself.
The reason of it is that the South ID an
agricultural and producing section Of the
country. and that it has been considered to
be cheaper to till the soil and buy these
manufactured goods than it is to make them
in our midst. This, in great many cases
is mistaken idea. Especially is it the
ease in regard to fabrics made Of Cotton
Georgia has appreciated this fact, and of late
wears has gone to manufa curing cotton goods
very extensively. We would do the same
thing in Virginia. We doubt not, if we rais-
ed a sufficiency Of the raw material. So
marked and evident has been our advance In
manufactures. AL through the Southern States,
that the census Of 1860 will show, We ven
,ure 10 say. much smaller disproportion be
tween the two sections than that we are now
considering
In point of fact there is no reason why the
North should manufacture anything for US.
-Lgnchboy Tiryinian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The means applicable to the extinsuish-
ment of this debt. amounts Ia Sl4I, 32l ~:
leaving balance beyond existing means of
Sl41, 9ISll.
The committee have also examined into the
causes. and reported in detail the objects for
which debts have been contracted since Jan
uarv LIST. 1851. to December 81 1888. Many
Of these objects are perfectly reasonable,
and doubtless the exigcncies of the occasion
actually demanded that the debts should be
incurred. Others again appear to us at least
somewhat remarkable and unnecessary For
instance the following-June 29, 1851, for
accumulation of ordinary expenses. $1,000,
funded
On the l>t of January. 1851, the total
stock debt Of the Corporation amounted TO
Slj49il. On the 3lst December, lSjS, it
amounted to S2333,1171l, showing that during
the intervening eight years the Corporation
debt was Increased at the rate Of about slO,-
600 per annum, and we think that if the
committee had pushed their examinations
back some five or six years further, they
would have found the same result.
The committee have also examined the or
dinaurc book for the last three years, To
ascertain the actual appropriations made. to
which they have added the stock interest and
officers salaries, which they find 10 average
$50 900 per annum. payable ont Of the gem
eral fund. The ordinary resources applica-
bic 10 general purposes. they SET down rs fol-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
New York Cattle Market, February 2.

Beeves-Salcs to-day of 900 head at an ai-
vance of cent. closing steady at and 10 cents
and premium stock at ~. Sheep-6jO0 head at
Sigh, advance, closing steady. Swine-Ssles
900 corn fed stock brought cts, and distillery-
81 a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
The Suez Canal.

1t appears that the Porte is much annoyed
ut the impulse given to the Suez canal
scheme by VI. de LesSeps. The Ministers
state that the opening of the canal would be at
tended with more inconvenience to the Porte
than advantage: and that at all events. the
frman will never be granted i"rit until a for
NAL and unanimous demand he made by all
the powers. Meantime, the Porte has repea-
tod its orders to the Eiceroy of Egypt not to
allow even the preliminary works to be COM
menced without the express authorization of
the Sultan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Pork Packing at the West.

CixCISxA,I. Fell. The Price Current pub
A,hes to- day the annual statement OF the pork
packing business in the West. showing an increase
IL uumLer OF 22s.OU0 hogs. but q decrease in
weight Of Ga r. cent. The decrease in lard is "A
= cent. and the net increase in the crop, cOmpar-
,i with last wear. is 10000 hogs, or 81 p cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

q, Sc The wings AND NATIVE AMERI-
,'A> OF the County of Prince William are res
f,.'ull! invited to attend ut the Court House OF
s ~, county. on Monday next, February 7th, to
wa meeting for the purpose of appointing Dele
f-Ie' To The Richmond nyention, ON tue 10th OF
I'usfy. L" nominate a candidate for Governor;
C" a1'o' to nominate candidate to represent this
,,t III the next Legislature; and, further. to
In INTO consideration the propriety Of nomina-
So suitable candidate to represent Us in this
>Vtg's'slonal District. &c.
ieb did VOTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
ae- CELEBRATION OF THE Tw1

.as~ CELEBRATION OF THE TWENTY
SECOND. The Military. Firemen. and citizens
generally. are invited 10 meet at the Armory Of the
Mount Vernon Guards, THIS E|ENING, at Il
'S'(, for the purpose of making the necessary
-rangements for appropriately celebrating the
anniversary Of the Birth Day OF Washington.
LIB LII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Non-Arrival of Steamers.

New YORK. Feb. 1.-The steamer Asia,
which left Liverpool on the 22d, and is be-
lieved to have passed Cape Race on the Goth,
has not vet been sgnalled from the Hook.
The kangaroo. from Liverpool on the 10Th,
has not Vet been telegraphpd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

NV ORLEANS. Feb. THE market rules hea-
W under the advces per Arabia aud to effect sales
10 any extent. lower prices would have TO be sub
mi,ted to. The heavness. however, is most mark
sd il the lower grades the better qualities being In
less free sunply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Ee- WING AND AMERICAN MEETING
meeting of the Wing and American Party Of
range, will be held in the Court House, on Satur-
la!' the 9TH. for the purpose Of appointing dele
gates 10 the Convention, to be held in Richmond,
VI 'ne 10th Of February.
irb tit MANY VOTERS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
EDWARD FRANKS, Trn.,..,
CHAS. A. sEC0R,
ian 2T-2awtS

DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE NEAR
/ MANASSAS JUNCTlCN.-By virtue ol -
deed of trust, executed by Joseph W. koscbcny
and wife. ON the 10th day Of August. 1871, an" "i
record in the Clerks Office of Prince William Con-"
ty Court, in l.iber No. 81 page 34s-thc under
signed therein named as Trustee, and for the ruI.
poses of said trust will, the 1th day ., .b"' i.
1859, that being Court day. nj the front door III
the Court House Of said County, proceed 10 sci! 81
public auction two TRACTS OF LAND. TIE
first containing THREE HUNDRED AND ri
TY-ONE ACRES, TWO ROODS, ANA TWO
POLES, is situated within one -and-a half mile "i
Manassas Junction. On the Orange and AleAand!la
Railroad. and is rs good soil MS any in III" STATE
and in fine state Of improvement The buldn.'
Ga which are all new. consist OF an eArcii'ut
Hail and sufficiently large FRAME BUILDING.
ana all necessary out buildings. The other tract
contains SEVENTI-FlNE ACRES, and lies
about one mile from the former, and is nearly al
in fine TIMBER.
BY agreement of parties, these lands will hc s".a
on accommodating terms. vn:-One tenth 81 The
purchase money to be paid on the day OF sale ard
the residue in deferred payments Of d, II, aud II
months, the purchaser giving bonds. with arlr"''t
personal security, bearing interest from day Of
sale, and u deed of trust on the lands, To secure
the same.
This sale offers rare inducements to purcha5cr..
Selling rs Trustee shall convey such title u -
vested in me, which il considered unquestionsblc.
+. A. WELDON, Trustee.
Prince William County, Va, feb 2-cot,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
S3.2.4UO IS

The committee set down the additional ey-
ren>e for the present police and night-watch
system at 81 too. This. they say, however,
will be nearly met 10y the increase in fines.
costs and licenses. which will be- brought IN
10 the town treasury through the vigilance
of the officers
The committee recommend Il revision Of the
license laws and an increase of the amount
Maid by certain traders for licenses, and the
furnishing the Chief of Police with an alpha
betical list Of all persons trading in the town
under a license. They also recommend the
entering into contract with the gas company
for lighting the streets, at ~ much for each
lamp. or per hour so that the expense Of
performing this service shall not cost the tax
PAYERS more than the amount OF tax levied
for the plrpoSe-lO,. on the 500.
They further recommend, a. means of re-
ducnc the funded debt the plcdging of the
special railroad tax. and many evidences OF
debt held by the Corporation. BY this act,
they say. $50, 900 of assets of the Corpora
ton would be pledged 10 liquidate tn" fund
ed debt. over and above the accumulation Of
the sinking fund. and the town would feel
herself strengthened in her efforts 10 contend
with her neiehbors in works of internal I'M
provement, which may be necessary 70 keep
pace with the spirit Of the age.
In reference to the fundcddeb the interest
upon which bears 40 heavily upon'tax payers.
the only sum for which il was created that re-
turns any interest, is the $4,000 Of the re-
pair bonds of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company. This. the committee say faltered
in 1857. but owing to the energy and zeal
Of one of the directors, living in Georgetown.
ii. S. Magruder,l that interest was paid in
full last year, and from the present bright
prospects of the Canal, will be paid regularly
hercalter-Co ofhe Wash. Star.
CouNITrED.-James Clemens was arrested
aud tux an hafnra tho Marnr ON Wpdnpaday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
nNABLE CUTLERY, PLATED FORKS AND
SPOONS. DOOR SPRINGS, OLD DOMIN-

T1NABLE CUTLERY, PLATED FORKS AND
i Spoons. DOOR SPRINGS, OLD DOMIN-
ION COFFEE AND TEA POTS, CARPET
SWEEPERS, ADJUST received direct from the
Manufacturers. supply Of Table Cutlery. Of n.
perior quality aud beautiful styles, Plated A!oaa
Forks, spoons. &C.: also. new Door Spring. 10,
most simple and best spring in use.
Old Dominion Coffee and Tea Pots, of various
sizes. for sale at Factory prices.
Br,ania Coffee and Tea Pots, Sugar. ani
Creams. Japanned Toilet Sets, handsome pa't'Iu'
Attention is invited TO a sample Of Patent Car
pet Sweeper-." new article at reduced prices.
The subscriber informs his friends that he WI
he constantly adding to his House keeping dep"H
ment which will comprise general sssor'in,nt IN
that line. Building Hardware, Mechanic I.'','
Spadcs Forks &c. in great variety. Corn H"',
lers and Straw Cutters on consignment ~, =, ~
for cash AZ less than Baltimore prices: an ava
..a JOHN r. CREIGHTON,
20. 50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The Boston correspondent of tn" Worcester
Spy, says that John A. Washington iugI-
tive slave Joe. for whose apprehension a
reward of $500 was offered recently, passed
through that city, in company with five 9TH
er fugitves, on their way TO Canada. These
tales are often stated. without foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
MARRIED.

On the lst instant. By The Rev. 2. D. Gurley, D..
b. THOMAS CROMWELL, ESQ.,, to Miss +.
SEKENA LACCK. al of Washington city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
A L II A N A C.
1859.
1859.
M Rim LIST

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-FEBRU 3.
ARRIVED.
S"hr. Tram Smith. McGivern. Fall River, TO
Borden Mining Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

bi3.,.e are authorized to saneuncs W. II.
lie ,an,,, Stafford, ~ u candidate to rsPrsssat
so' Stafford aud King George, in the
AZ N -, 81 Delegates Of Virgins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Y Mr. Charles +. Lightfoot having determined
10 remove from the County OF Culpeper, hss 30
thorzed the undersigned to sell at private Or put.
lie sale, the lot Of LAND and rem DIArS
thereon lying adjacent TO CBlpeper Court liuu.r,
known as the Cf'LpEPER ]WLITAKI LSNff
81, TITE. The BIILDINGS are largc and
81 commodiGus and we'll adapted for a aIgc
BOIRDING SCHOOL, either male on female.
They are located in a beautiful grove adjoining
the town, in Il remarkably healthy region q! c"""
try which i. accessible by railroad. from all pon'
Ii has an abundance of excellent alter in III" yard
and everx ut-budng necessary for an establish
m-r,au1 |the kind. The building contains I large
recitation rooms, n large dining room, md u bed
rooms. The above property. il not sold rr'nei,
before Th",.dny III. l2M day Of Nay m',i, VII hr
sold nj public auction, that day, tb" pr"mi--
Terms will BE- accommodating.
+. VI. LATHAM,
Attorney for &. T. LlGHlr"uT
.Z.f.- An extensive set Of CHEhIcAL and
PHIL OSOPHiCAL APPARATiS, will be splt
the time.
CuIpeper County, jan 2S-lasiMayl2
VERY CHEAP FARM FOR SALE lsS
N ACRES OF Ian Dgood red soil. wrl
wooded with Oak. Hickory. and Pine comfortable
AZ. HOUSE; good enclosures: never fniling stream
H:i of water ON side of the farm. AMI houn'i"i
on the other side by public road, nbomt nil" from
Sudlcy MilIs-near which there will be depot "n
the Independent Line Of the Manassas Gap Rail
road. whero wood enough might he sold topay tor
the Farm. without any inconvenience or injury O.,
tn. land. This farm he purchased tor fw'
thousand dollars cs.h, by making early application
to b. T. CHINN, Agent.
Near Groveton. Prince William Co., VI.
,Hty- The above FARM will be sold nt public
auction for cash, at Sudloy Mills, on Wed"~6'y.
II, 10Th day Of February merit Ifpreyion.ly sold.
due notice will be given.
b. T. CHM, Agent.
Prince william County, jan T-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

VYppy PINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
Y SCARS, CHEWING TOBACCO, &e.--Ths
Subscriber ba. lately received large addition +"
hi. stock, and is quite confident that be can lease
IN. taste OF almost any one wanting articles III hi'
line. He names in part some very hne MA lH-t
SrI;4RS out of the same lot that President Buch-
ap,u smokes; very superior CHEWING TOBAc-
40 Of various brands; genuine Turkish S.HOh-
NC TOBACCO; PIPES and STEMS, in gieat
variety. Sc For ssle, wholesale aud retail.
CHARLES p. SHAW.
jan at n 8 cor of King Faifiax -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

we are authorized to announce DR.. j. b.
k,s,,S =, candidate to represent the District Of
S,r., ning George. aud Prince William, in the
D..,,;s,c Virgins. subject to the ratification OF
Gov ll-vo,f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

foR CONGRESS.-We are authorized to
j,.. .uSe HENRY SHACKELr0Rp, esq, as csndi-
In, represent the Seventh Congressional Dis
wv III tue next Congress nov I5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

C,UPERIOR BLANKETS.--Weh have in store Il
- supply of very superior Edinburgh, English
aud Domestic BED BLANKETS.
Also, supply of French Cotton BLANKETS with
Canton maps. very downy and soft. This article Is
great luxury, and very uncommon IN this country.
Also snnply of beautiful Crib and Cradle
BLANKETS.
Quilted Comforts for double and single beds.
Marseies. Dresden, Lancaster, Allendale, and
Dimity QrLTS.
The prices Of all the above goods in conse-
uucnce of the advanced stage of the season, will
be exceedingly cheap.
CLAGETT / D0DS0N,
Dealers in all kinds Of Furniture Dry Goods,
No. I. Market Space.
Washington. ian l4--eu6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

CCISsoRS. of fine quality, and at moderate
y prices, always on hand. AT ,
~ n. b. WHITTINGTON'S,
cha No. So, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

T OW'S BROWN WINS0R OAP.-Bulls
j 4 Sarsapsrilla; Ground Flaxseed; White CASTLE
Soap: Cutilehsb bone; Pesrlash; Refined Borsx;
Csriamou Seed: Lemon Gum DroPs--Jn.t received
ani lar .sls by JAS. ENTWISLE, JR.
f.bl Apothscary, "a King 81.