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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
A Tale of Horror.

About thirty years ago, Mr.. Joseph st.
Clair built cabin in Arkansas, far up to-
ward the head waters of White River. Ii
was then all II wilderness country for many
miles around and game was very abundant.
There wa. no lack of bear cutamounts,
wolves, and panthers. In fact, that country
was, at that date, II perfect paradise for the
prartisei hunter
Mr.. ST. Clair had no family other than II
young wife aud one infant. lie was fond "l
hunting. but he cultivated Il few acres III
corn and vegetables. Al first II was fully
ten miles To his nearest neIshhors, hut dur
ing the ensuing spring man named VIII
liam, made settlement. within halt Il mile
of ST. Clair's, and the two families became
neighbors and quite intimate.
Mr. Williams was II man IN humble err
cumstancrs aud had IL large family, mostly
of grown daughters. and no small children.
Onc ,lay in the month of July, lA2?, the
first summer that Mr. st. Clair lived there
his wife WAS ut home with the child. anu
Mr. ST Clair was of with his gun. About
ten o'clock IN the morning she lett her babe
asleep in the cradle, AMI went to the held I"
gather beans for dinner. On her return
the child was gone. She, however. felt II"
alarm, because she supposed that her hus'
band had come home during her absence,
and had hidden somewhere about the house
with the child. merely tor Il little fun. -
she busted herself in preparing dinner. In
an hour or two her husband returned from
the woods, bearing his gun and young
deer that M had killed. aud Oh inquiry. de-
clared that he knew nothing of the child.
They now supposed that one Of MIR. vii,
liams's daughters had come in while Mrs.
ST. Clair was out, and finding the baby, OF
which she was very fond, had carried II
home. This theory was to them quite salts
factory for there were no other neighbors,
and the child could not go away, unless car
ried. How else could it have happened?
Dinner being over. Mr.. st. Clair walked
over to his neighbours. to bring back his trea
sure of baby that Miss Lucy had borrow
ed that morning. Miss Lucy said that she
had not borrowed the baby-she had not
seen it that day Mr. st. Clair was hard To
be convinced that no one Of the family had
taken the child, but all assured him that
they knew nothing of it,
1t was now time to he alarmed. What
has become of the poor child? ," was his ex-
clumation, and he ran back home IN great
agony. The mother in like manner was al
most frantic They could not conceive who
had taken away their child.
Mr.. Williams family joined in the grief,
but could afford no aid-no consolation. -
They could invent no theory nor devise any
plan by which the child had, with any dc,
gree of probability, disappeared. Who was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
A Deserted Wife Abandoning her Child

A melanchol v case of crime has come :,
light within day or two at IIayerhlI Mas.
1t appears 10y statement in the Boston
Traveller that n female named Jones ei,h
teen years OF age. who had been deserted h.,
her husband, recently started from Luwrcnc.
with her child three months old, for Unvr,
hill. On the road, however. she turned IN,
the woods, and selecting place suited +,
her purpose, SAT down and nursed her intspr
freely, and gathering some dead grass form,
head. laid 1t down upon southern sIope Of,
slight earthly elevation. 10 die of hunger
and exposure She then proceeded Ia Ha,
erhill. and subsequently inquiry was mad.
for her child, to which she replied that II
had been dead two weeks The cir,um
stances We're communicated to officer Day,,
who obtained II full confession Of the erin.
from her own lips. She accompanied m,
officer TO the spot. and aided in finding th,
remains of her child, which were in a much
decayed condition, the skull being a. bare
as though it had been bleachei by the sun
and rain of years The woman Appeared
deeply moved when she heheld the iifrles,
remains of the child of her bosom, and say.
the act was perpetrated because she could
not endure the thought OF having her chad
live, liable to become Il degraded and miser
able being like herself She has been Al.
rested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
Torn TO Pieces.

The Dubuque Times vouches for the truth
of the following tough story:
Mr.. Jones left Cherry Creek, on his re-
turn home, about four weeks since. He was
not able to realize farthing for all of his
expenditures of time and money, and his
long continued exposure and fatigue. Many
of the emigrants had, previous to his depar-
ture, suffered extremely, and there were in
creasing manifestations Of desperation among
them. About five hundred of the most reck-
less had organized themselves into a COM
pany of "Lynchers," and there was sworn
purpose among them to visit summary VEN
geance upon all persons who had been in
strumental in circulating false reports of the
existence of gold at Cherry Creek Mason
Clark, formerly Of ST. Charles, Floyd county
Iowa. was suspected and convicted Of hay
ing been one of the fraudulent letter writers
and he was put to death in most horrible
manner. -Four mules were hitched to the
extremites of his limbs, made to draw in
different directions, and he was literally torn
to pieces! Ezra Allen, formerly of Chicka-
saw county, and two other persons, whose
names our informant could not remember,
were shot for the same offence"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE Il, 1859.


The London Times says the victory of the
allies at Palestro was more decisive than
that of Monticello. Thu time, the Austrians
can scarcely says that having accomplished
their purposes they retired, because they
wished to retire. 1t was to them an impor-
tant object to hinder a junction of the Sar-
dinians with Canrobert. In this they entire
" failed The Times highly extols Victor
Emanuel and his army, and says that the
hopes Of Italy rest on the banners OF the Sar-
dinian king.
The falling back Of the Austrian troops
renders it evident that they will make no
persistent effort to maintain their foothold on
the west side ofthe Ticino; and the withdrawal
of forces from Como aud Milan the very points
where they will next be needed, would seem to
indicate that they have little expectation of
making a protracted resistance in that
quarter should the French in turn become
invaders. Their purpose seems to be to re-
treat until they have concentrated themselves
in the strongest positions they can find in
L ,mbardy, aud there await the attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
Hangman's Day.

The conviction and sentence Of Felix San
chez, on Saturday, makes four culprits now
under sentence of death in the city of New
York, who, unless the higher courts inter
fere, will be hanged at the same time, on
the same gallows, on Friday, July ODD, viz:
James Stephens, for poisoning his wife.
James Shepherd, for arson, burning his
wife to death.
Quimbo Apo, for numbering his landlady
Felix Sanchez, for numbering his father
ip-law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
EDWARD B. SMITH, NJ A., Principal
A. MAGILL SMITH. NJ. A

The third session of my School, hitherto located
IN Aibemarle county, will begin the hrst oi
September next. The new location i easily AZ
cessibls from all parts Of the country being within
short walk Of Culpeper depot, on the Orange AMI
Alexandria Railroad, three hour ride from AleS
andria. All the usual subjects will be taught
Holding the degree Of Master of Arts Of the Uni
versity Of Virginia having taught for two years in
that institution, a. an Assistant Instructor, AMI
having had besides, several years experience ia
teaching and conducting my School, feel enabled
TO promise thorough instruction in every branch.
Ny assistant il also Master of Art. Of the Uni
versity, and has taught for some yoars, with grea;
efficiency and success.
TRRMs:-For board and tuition for each half
session OF five months, Sl25-everythng furnish
cd but lights Payment required in advance.
For catalogues, containing further information
recommendations, &c, addres. me, At CulpcIeT {
H., Va. EDWARD d. SMITH, VI. A
Reference ia made to The Faculty OF the I'M.
yersity of Virginia; Rev. John A. Broadus Rev
X. X. Meade, Charlottesville, Virginia. Octayiu.
Cohen. John Richardson, e.qrs., Savannah Ga,
Or. WR. ". Roper, Bowling Green, Caroline CO,
Va; Prof. WIN. j. Martin, Chapel Hill, y {.
Hon. Edmund Martin Greenfield, 5. c.; George
Rives, I. X. Dew, esqrs., Albsmare, Va; T.
Walker, s. Mason, esqrs., Richmond, Texsa; Jss.
Woodhouss, Thomas W. Brockcnbrough, esqrsp
Richmond, Va; DR.. Lloyd War6eld, Lexington,
Kentucky, DC. culpePcr CO., 10 lI-Ta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
A Suggestion.

4 correspondent of the National IntelIi
gencer, speaking of the approaching Fourth
of July, suggests that it would be beautiful
and appropriate idea, for the school children
of all our cities and towns in the United
States, to assemble on the morning of the 4th
Of July, to hail the day by songs of thanks,
giving and patriotism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

Col. L. Chancellor, of Loudoun, was pre-
sent at the parade Of the 9th Regiment Vir-
ginia Militia, at Spotsylvania Court House,
and was complimented by being called out
for speech, Ito which he eloquently respond
ed, with demonstrations of courtesy from
his old friends, and was elected an honorary
member of Volunteer company just form
ed in the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

1t is said that the Secretary of War has re-
turned from Virginia, and is quite ill. His
health has been declining for several months,
and unless an improvement soon takes place
bis retirement from the Cabinet may become
necessary. In that event it is expected that
Charles J. Faulkner, Of Virginia. will be ap-
pointed to the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

a great sale of blood cattle recently took
place from the herd of r. A. Alexander. esq
in Wood County, Kentucky. The number
of farmers and others present at the sale
could not have less than five hundred
Throughout the day not the slightest thing
occurred to disturb the harmony and good
nature which existed. In all, there were sold
about twenty bulls and bull-calves, which
brought in gross 1920; twenty-one heifers
for 81, I29; eleven Southdown bucks for $685.
and three Cotswold for $50. The total
amount realized was 1881.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

LorDorN CORR DAY.-Yestcriay WA,
Court day in Loudoun, and being levy term,
there was a full bench Of Justices IN attend
ance and Il large gathering Of the people
The question of n change Of Court day FROM
the Tuesday following the Second Monday,
as at present, to the .Secom .NonIaH was Ia
ken up. A continuance Of the present sys
TEN WAS argued at considerable length by
NJ. Harrison and j. VI. Orr, esq-., and tn.
change advocated by A. l.. Rogers, and Benz
Bridges, esq's. a vote was taken, and We
are pleased Ia state resulted-For the change
%; against it. 10; 80 hereafter our monthly
Courts will be held on the !Seroad .Nomday as
formerly. -LondoUU WJror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

There are nlne chlldren O1 'IctOrla IHu
Prince Albert, four boys and five girls
These are all, except the Princess Royal, to
be provided with partners by marriage, and
these partners must be found among the
royal families of the continent. As most Of
the sprigs of royalty the continent are
poor, it will cost England handsome sum
of money to support in royal style these
children of her Majesty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

The Republicans it is reported have elected
majority Of three over the Democracy in the
new Kansas Constitutional Convention
This is a narrow escape, and We hear of no
border ruf6anism either. The late visit of
Greeley to bleeding Kansas" it would thus
appear, has not very materially strengthened
"the cause Of freedom" in that quarter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

a writer in the Charleston Mercury says,
that ut that place in 1860, 1.-The South must
either determine to keep out of the Conven-
ton, and elsewhere nominate a candidate of
it's own, or to swallow Doug lass squatter
sovereignty views, or break up the Conven-
ton IN row." Now, the question arises.
which Of these three alternatives, will be
adopted?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

1t is said that there is probably some mis-
take about Mr.. Nugent being nominated as
tho Democratic candidate for Governor of
California. 1t is thought his friends simply
carried the election for Delegates to the Con-
yention from San Francisco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

A dwelling house, on the estate of Mr.. VIM.
P. Humphrey. and formerly the residence of
Mr.. John X. Humphrey, near Marlboro, Nd,
occupied by Richard o. Mullikin and family
was totally destroyed by fire on Monday
morning last-being the second time that the
latter gentleman has been burnt out within
few months. Mr. Ms fine dwelling, in
the same neighborhood, was similarly de-
stroyed but short time ago-since which
he has occupied that now burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

A "SESs,rIoN' PREAcHER.-R"v. Cha.
Howard Malcolm, formerly of Wheeling
Va. but now pastor Of a church at Newport
x. l.. is making "A stir by some novelties in
his official career. He regulates the title Of
Rev, and requests that ii may not be applied
to him by those who wish ~ treat him with
courtesy: and II few Sabbaths since he inyi
ted Miss Tallie lIolIey into his pulpit, and in
troduced her to his congregation, when she
gave flaming Garrison discourse Such
freedom in pulpit at Newport. where fash
ION and responsibility hold sway, is consider
ed quite remarkable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

Photographic copies of Mr.. Washington's
portrait of Judge Marshall have been taken'
and are for sale at Philips gallery, in the
city of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

We notice in our exchange papers, this
summer. an unusual number Of cases OF
death by lightning reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

Walter Preston, esq, is to deliver the an.
nual address at the Commencement at the
L .Ahurg College.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

A Man WITH FouR EYEs-Anew wonder
has been discovered in New York, in the per
son of a man named Karl Saul, who, it is rs
serted, has four eyes! He has one pair in the
usual place and another in the back of hi,
head. A correspondent Of the Evening Post,
who enjoys the acquaintance Of the indyi-
ual, says that both sets of eye. are perfect
and he sees backwards and forwards at the
same time, with equal ease, compromising
at glance everything within range Of BIZ,
vision either way. The Objects which he
simultaneously beholds he will describe with
wonderful accuracy. Indeed he is remarka
BILE for his descriptive powers Mr.. Saul j..
man of extreme diffidence, and the pecui
arity ofhis visual construction has been care
fully concealed, and has heretofore been
known only to some Of his most intimate
friends. The back Of the head is cutie fiat
but he has long hair, which effectually con
ceals the large eyes, which are generally pr
tected by Il bandage" Who believes?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

~, fe. entity stabbed, at the Lau'
~ Pance Georges county, Md,
dis wounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

na-s o! New Orleans, La, pay
t""50.0G1 N market fees, every
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

. NhlTO l llllcs anu bcIlh sent greeting tulls
editor of the Mound City Emporium. rs f,I.
lows:
CAIRO, I'll. April Is, 1859
Dear .NOse:-The water has risen sur.
prisingly and some "kuss" has stolen my
boat. am in the highest story ofmy house.
and have got my head out of the window
hollering to Ed Wilett on the levec. That
the reason this letter comes to you written
on board.
How's Mound city: | am actually fearful
that it is not under water, What happy
dog you must be-can get your beer when.
ever you want it! The corporation pumps
have not been provided. The water will
reach me tomorrow. I'm in a fiX-lIull of
the Gazette, just passed my window! The
Mayor and Common Council floated down
the Main street this morning in drift pile,
butas they had no liquor nor cards, | did not
see that they enjoyed themselves. Steam.
boats continue to navigate the town on the
outside of the levees They do SO, however,
under the foolish apprehension that the deep.
est water il there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

-a> Department has received intel
..-e--. ..e asa,h 4 L:eot. John X. Duer,
a. a.. .a-ls.G ~s7. ~ I4th lnSt'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17

DIEDMONT ACADEMY, CrLpErER COUSIN
L NmGISn.-A Bo"rd'"y .Sch"oi ia, Bog-, p.s
P"'dto'y {" The i"irersity et Juy,oi0.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
Making the Best OF il

Duringa recent overflow, the editor Of the
Cairo Times and Delta sent greeting" torb-
editor of the Mound City Emporium. a- fol-
lows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
o. Monday last, the congregation of the
Cra ch Of the Bible Christians, in Philadel

desire Tor ein Numerous young men and
women, ns dau .hters of the mem
bers, were pul"eI out as having never eaten
meat, who had been reared in this manner
from infancy. They looked healthy and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-17
ROYAL Family of England.

The following list shows the names and
times of birth Of each of the royal family Of
IT,,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
wisconsin stands Firm.

The recent decision of the U. s. Supreme
Court has received the prompt attention of the
Assembly of Wisconsin. State Sovereignty is
not to be surrendered. The following resolu-
tions lhave been adopted in the Assembly by
yeas AZ, nays S7-a straight party vote. They
tainly be approved by the People of the State
Whereas. The Supreme Court of the United
States has assumed appellate Jurisdiction in the
matter of the petition of Sherman N. Booth for a
writ of habeas corpus presented and prosecuted
to final Judgment in the Supreme Court of this
State, and has without process, or any of the
forms recognized by law, assumed the power to
render that judgment in matter involving the
personal liberty of the citizen, asserted by
and adjudged 10 him In the regular course
of Judicial proceedings upon the great writ of
liberty, secured to the people Of each State by
the Constitution of the United States; and
Whersas, Such assumption Of power and su-
thority by the Supreme Court of the United
States to become the final arbiter of the liberty
of the citizen, and to override and nullify the
Judgment of the State Courts decorative there
of Is in direct conflict with that provision Of the
Constitution of the United States which secures
10 the people the benefit of the writ of habeas
corpus; therefore,
Resoiued the Senate concurring, That we re-
gard the action of the Supreme Court of the
United States in assuming jurisdiction in the
case before mentioned, as an arbitrary act Of
power, unauthorized by the constitution, and
virtually superseding the benefit of the writ of
hsbeas corpus, and prostratiDg the rights and
liberties of the people at the foot of unlimited
power. --F5EE
RssoEred That this assumption of jurisdic-
tien by the federal Judiciary, in the said case,
and without process, is an act of undelegated
power, and therefore without authority, void,
and ofno force.
ResolUed, That the government formed by
the constitution of the United States was not
made the exclusive or final judge of the extent
of the powers delegated to itself; but that as in
all other cases Of compact among parties hav
ing no common judge, each party has an equal
right to Judge for itself, as well Of iniractions
as of the mode and measure of redress.
ResotVed, That the principle and construction |
contended for by the party which now rules in |
the councils of the nation, that the general |
government is the exclusive judge OF the extent |
of the powers delegated to it, stop nothing |
short of despotism; Since the discretion of those
who administer the government, and not the |
constitution, would be the measure oftheir pow |
ers; that the several States which formed that |
being sovereign and independent, |
have the unquestionable right to Judge ofits In
fraction, and that pOsittpe defiance by those |
of all unauthorized acts done, T
attempted to be done, under cover of that in |
strument, is the right remedy.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
New Furuacs---car wheels.

The Marquette Journal states that definite
arrangements have been made by Mr. Gay and
his associates for the erection of another new
furnace. It is to be located six miles from
Marquetts, and mile from the Iron Mountain
Railroad The work is to be commenced i'm
mediately. The new furnace put in blast by
them early in January continues to work salts
factorily They expect to have 300 tons of its
pig ready for shipment Oy May.
The manufacture of car wheels Of Lake Su-
periOr iron at Mr. DonkersIey's foundry, accord
ing to The Journal, continues to be successful.
Upwards of $50 wheels have now been made
for the Bay de NOquet and Marquette R. r
Company, which has recently purchased the
Iron Mountain Road sufficient number the
Journal says for satisfactory and conclusive
experiment.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
The Neu sehsoI RilI Law.

The bill to provide for the regulstiOn and
support of the common schools in the city Of
Cleveland, introduced by Representative PAR'
SONS, and which passed the House few days
ago, passed the Senate on the 22nd without
amendment, and IS therefore a law. The bill,
in its general provisions, is the same as publish
ed in the Leader soon after it was reported by
M PARSONS. The present limit of tax4tiOn we
understand is unchanged. The Board of Edu-
cation is enlarged to one member from each
Ward, to be chosen by the voters OF the Ward,
and it is of the first importance thatTealiy good
men be elected without reference party.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Morrow from the Senate
Standing Committee on Schools, reported back
the bill, and recommended its passage.
Mr.. Smith spoke at length against the bill,
which he considered involved negro equality
Mr. Langdon moved to amend so as to orender
the schools of Cleveland accessible to the lohite
children of Cleveland, which he subsequently
had leave to withdraw
Mr.. Slade said the management of the schools
was confded 10 the Board, and referred to the
bill. The Board had ample powers in all mat
ters pertaining to the schools. The principal
changes made by the bill were the election by
each Ward of member of the Board, thus
bringing the control of the schools nearer to the
people than now, and the power to establish in-
dustrial schools
Mr.. Sehleich thought the Board had by the
bill full power over the schools to do as it
thought best.
Mr., Langdon moved to amend by striking out
all of the 9th section to the word call" in the
third line and insert: sin the several districts
provision shall be made for education, free of
cost" which motion was lost, and the bill was
passed-Yeas, %; Nays, Messrs. Chapman,
Langdon, Stafford and Smith,