Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-29


Bellows, of New York, is actively engaged
in arranging the prelilninaries for the founda-
ton Of a new religious organization, to he
styled the Broad Church Tie Doctor re-
pudlales Professionalism, and advocates re-
turn to the ulust attractive features and doc
irncs of the Roman Catholic Church if neces-
sary. This he proposes to do in the new
church, and to further the design Antioch
College is to lend its aid i'll the cause. and the
Rev. DIR. Osguod is to prepare II liturgy
Several OF the Most prominent Unitarian cler-
gymen are disposed to unite in the move
ment.
A serious rencoutrc took place between
james Hicks and Jacob Campbell, in llager,-
town, Nd, on "Wednesday night, the 2oth inst
Hicks, it seems, ran against Campbell acct
dentally, when Canpbsll { rnuienced beat.n !,
him. Hicks begged Campbell to quit, but
he would nol when Hicks drew IL pistol aud
shot, the ball striking Campbell in the neck,
passing entirely through it and dropping
down his back. 1t passed very near the
carotid artery and other vital parts in its
course, but miraculously missed them all, and
Campbell is now doing very well.
1t has been supposed by many that cop
per coins are legal tender t. IL certain
amount, but the idea is erroneuus \ letter
from the Hon. James Rnss Snnwdcn, direc-
tor Of the i. 5. mint at Philadelphia, has
been elected by recent Inquiries upon the
subject in which he says:-The new cent is
not legal tender for any specified amount.
No,t
legal tender Tor any sum. They are law
iul coins" and authorized to pass current
rs money!" but they are not express y made
IL legal tender i'll payment al debts.
The celebrated Polawatanle cheitaim
Skau-bee-nay, died ut his residence on his
farm, near Morris, i'll Grundy County. ILL.,,
on the 10Th instant, aged about - years.
The Chicago Times says He did good
service in the Black Hawk war, aud 10y his
position aud influence AMONG his nation Of
ton gave his white friends sterling service.
He came from line Of kings; WAS Il ne
phew Of TecamselI, and was by the sale nl
that renowned chIettan when he fell on the
hard-lought field Of the Thames"
The Hartford Comm Cournnt, in rec"r-
ding the death Of Mr.. Buuce, an eminent
merchant Of that city, from in uric, received
by being thrown from his carriage, ia con
sequence Of his horse taking fright and run-
ming of, says:-"The sad fate of MIR. Bunce
is leading our citizens t" Use greater caution
in all the tackling connected with their
horses. The kindest, most tried, aud most
trusted old family horse is liable to be started
from his pr"priety by the breaking OF any
part OF his gearing
At vendue Of the personal property of II
Mr.. Oaks, recently deceased, in Dnmphn
county, Pa, few day ago. IL bag Of tlax-seed
was offered for sale One OF the bidders put
his hand into the bag 10 examine the seed,
and hauled out purse, which was found to
contain gold and silver coin. The bag was
then thoroughly overhauled, and over one
thousand dollars in gold and silver coin were
found therein. The treasure Was kept by the
executors.
David Bronson, an eminent artist died in
Arkansas few days ago. lie was II native
of Oneida county, New York, and about fifty
two years of age. The Memphis Appeal
says:-"llis life has been full I'll remarkable
events. At an early period of his existence
he was the companion Of Stevens, the travel
Ter, aud accompanied him to the Holy Land,
and traced the sketches which added 81
much to the popularity otthat great travellers
production"
The Charleston Mercury says that recent
ly little child was 80 severely injured by II
game cock belonging to II naturalist "l that
city, that its life was placed in great danger.
The child was passing through the building
where the fowls were kept when he was at
tackled by large cock, which pecked and
spurred him sadly. An onslaught upon the
bird by domestic with Il broomhandle, alone
saved tina boy from very serious injury.
The 4th of July was handsomely celebrated
on the British steamer Europa. When the
captain was applied to ON the subject he cor
daily approved of the proposal, and after the
cloth was removed announced. iii Il neat
speech, that the Americans present would
notice the anniversary of their nations free
dom. Toasts in honor of the Queen OF Eng
land and the President of the United States,
the ladies' &C., were duly given.
Governor \. B. Moore, of Alabama, win"
is candidate for reelection, has written Il
letter, in which he opposes the opening Of
the slave trade, on grounds Of public policy,
and regrets the agitation of the subject as -
source Of irritation aud division among the
Southern people.
On the night Of the 18th inst. the wife OF
Jordan A. jackson, of Brandon, Miss, had
occasion to raise the window of the room IN
which she and her husband slept when MIR.
jackson, awakened 10y the noise, seized has
gun, and under the belief that il rohbrr had
entered the ruoni shot his wife deud.
Hon John l.. Dawson has purchased the
magnificent estate nt Albert Gullatln. known
rs "Friend,hip Hill" on the Mon'n:!ahea'
near the town Of Brownsville Pa, and IN
full view of Mason and Diy"n's line. IL
contains four hundred acres and is beautiful
Nv located. Mr. Gallatin was the original
owner of this place, where he resided for ma
nv wears before his death
A Stats-Room Life-Saver