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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Four Days Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE ANGLo-sAXoN

Z \ -
| DECTSIrE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DEFEATED.
| MILAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LOSS On BOTH SIDES
FATHER PoINT, G. W., June lS.--The
steamship Amgl"Saxon, from Liverpool. Oh
the Sth, passed here this forenoon, and WAS
boarded by the agent of the Associated
Press.
A decisive battle has been fought near
Milan i'll which the Austrians were defeated
with the loss of -, 900 killed and disabled,
and 5000 prisoners. The French loss was
about $1,000.
The Austrans have evacuated Milan.
The Guzette for Monday morning is put
to press On Saturday night. and, therefore,
We can only publish to-day, the Geographic
despatch received last Saturday afternoon.
Full accounts will appear in our next.
CoMMERcIAL.-LlvERPooL June Cotton
Sales for three days 1000 bales at the closing,
quotations were barely maintained, and in some
cases there WAS decline Of III.
Breadstuffs closed very dull, with slight de-
cline previous quotations.
Provisions closed dull. und prices weak.
Consols closed at 93!0t93i
New YORK, June lS-The ship Bolton. Of
Bath, bound to St Johns, n F., was wreck
ed on the 10th, near Machias. Fifteen souls
were lost, including the captain and his
daughter.
New YORK, June l8-Tar River won the
great match race for s. 900 over the Fashion
Course yesterday, three mile heats, III two
straight heats, against Bill Chatham. Time
G:l2 and 6:l74.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20
1859 ALMANAC.
Rim LIST.
RI OF ALEXANDRIA-JUNE

ARRIVED.
Schr phebe Nelson. Eldrdgs, Norfolk, tar to
Wheat Bro.
SAILED.
Barque Ephraim Williams, Cornwall Boston,
by I. j. Mehatiey.
Schr Maria Jane, Jones, New York, by 1. ).
Nehafey.
Schr Joseph A. Edmondson, Letavour, Bait'-
uore by Fowle Co.
Schr Corito. Crnwcll, Boston, by NJ. kidridge.
propeller Diamond State kerwin, Baltimore, by
Wheat Bro
MEMORANDA.
Schr James House, Sprague, hence at Bakers
Landing. 18th inst.
Schrs. Statesman, Mott, from this port Aun D.,
Newton. and Elizabeth and Eleanor. Maine, from
ueOrgetown, arrived at New York, 10th INST.
Schrs. Knight Gage. and Charles MeNeai,
Henderson, from this port arrived at Boston, 10th
inst brig Northman, Land, and schr Marietta
Burr, Nickerson, for DO, ED same day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20
AUCTION SALES.
By I. NJ. observation-disclosures.

By L. VI. Observation-Disclosures
THRUST SALE OF REAL PROPERTY-Un-
l. der authority of deed OF trust dated the 18th
Of March. 1898. and duly recorded in Liber I. No.
3 page 81, of the land records of Alexandria couu-
~. will offer for sale by auction, Thrsduy
~. :IoM dag "f J"pr, 1859, at ii o'clock, \. NJ,
IN front Of the Mayors office, in the city of Alex
sndra. two Undivided third parts OF the quarter
square OF ground i'll SAID city, situated at the south
west corner of the intersection of King and West
streets. binding on King street l23 feet inches,
more or less ami on West street lac feet inches,
49, more or less. The improvements embrace n
Wllar.e WAREHOUSE, ian excellent business
stand ut the corner and number OF commodious
brick and frame DWELLINGS, of medium ty-s
and small sizes, all in good order. Terms, III
cash. lie l.---eotll r. JOHNSTON. Trustee.
rlNRu STEES SALE OF A PRINCE WILLIAM
i FARM.-By authority of Deed of Trust
executed to me, and recorded in the Clerks Ofice
of the County Court of Prince William County,
in iber %. Folio 2g9, will sell at Public Auction,
the premises, about IL o'clock, NJ. on JhGys-
dag. he 3Oh .t .JUar. 1859, A TRACT OF LAND,
containing 464 Acres, Rood, and Is 2-l0 Poles,
known as " WATERLOO" situated III Prince
William at the Eastern base of the Bull Run
Mountain, and adj joining the lands of Ewe, Berke-
ley, and others This Farm lies near the road from
Aldie 10 Haymarket, and not far from the Ma
nassas Gap Railroad, and is the same tIact lately
sold by Charles F. Berkeley to C. J. Bsyley, who
now occupies it.
OF this Farm, large part is under cultivation,
and is Of good qusity-part is in timber. II Is
well watered and very accessible. Ii has on II
&k.S good DWELLING HOUSE, quarters, and
.esSl out buildings, and is very desirable pro
perty.
Terms cash but arrangements fer convenient
credits can doubtless Ice made with the parties
concerned JOHN NJ. ORR, Trustee
nv 25-eots
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DIED..

On the 10th inst, HENRY II. BOYER, in the
10Th year of his age.
At Lothian, West River, Maryland. on the 18th
instant, PHILIP J. THOMAS, in the 18th year
u his age.
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C o II II z 3 C I A L .
The Markata.

BALTIMORE, June ls.--Flour closed very quiet;
Howard street and Ohio 81. Wheat unchanged;
,lles unmportant; white l6O@i75c. for fair to
prime: red 1900 1900 for fair to choice. Corn
closed dull; white SEC, s5c.; yellow sO@s2c-
Provisions closed steady; bacon sides s4c. Whis-
key closed dull at use.
New YORK, June lS-Flour has declined loc.;
state sSOOS$6 20; Ohio s6.sO@S7.l5; Southern
sIlO0S735 Wheat closed with declining
tendency; Southern red l12; do. white 1920 ls3ie
Corn closed dull; mixed sl@sac.; yellow 500
Sc. Pork closed steady; mess 1850; prime sl+'
SO Lard closed dull ut ll@llsc. Whiskey clio
.ed heavy NJ 26lc Stocks are hrmer. Cumber
land Csal Co. I63. Va. 6's %; No. 6's s6s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
co NP4N \,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER $50. 900 DOLLARS.


AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING
The Charter of this Company offers more tnvora-
Die advantages to the farmer and others. than any
Company chartered i'll the State, by insuring
with or without premium note. If the applicant
prefer, he can pay the full amount Of the premium
Ill cash, or by eitering cash insurance Tor two
Years, the insured saves eighth of the amount
he would otherwise have I" pay; or by becoming a
member, and giving small premium note, the in
sured saves nearly one half OF the amount charged
10y Stock Companies, when insurlng from year 10
year. This is the advantage resulting from the
combination Vf the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by hre, on the 18th day OF
March, 1854. since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members of the Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid Tor losses. Having
increased business during the past year, feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far. and for its hattering pros
poets of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe, thar, by prudence. caution. and rigid
system Of economy, they will establish for tins
Company reputation for cheapness and safety
not surpassed by any Company in tho L. States.
All differences in settlement of losses may be
determined by three dintere.t arbitraors of the
County where such loss happened, to he mutually
chosen by the insured and the Company,
DIRECTORS:
II. W. Thomas, L. Is. Robertson,
Edward Sangster, James r. Close,
Dr. X. II. Stabler, Thomas T. Hill,
Christopher Neale, W. ID. Massey,
p. d. Lipscomb, X. II. Carter,
Sas Bgow, VIM. Wright,
W. NJ. Turner, X. +. Lester,
A. X. Blakey, ). 7. Stuart.
OFFICERS:
II. W. Thomas, Prest. Thomas T. Hill, Tre'er
I. Is. R0hertson,N v. Pres't VIM. Wright, Secretary.
JAS =. CLOSE, Actuary i General Agent.
my eddy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20
ALEXANDRIA AGENCY OF THE NEW-YOR
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

ACCUMULATED ASSETS OVER 81 800 600.
=. j. MURPHY. VI. H. } u.y:.., r...,,..s
C. ". CHANCELLOR. VI. ID. ' -
l. LOUIS kINXER, iyyrf ~ .Rryd"dria.
FIlHE profits of this Company enure exclusively
i to the benefit of the assured, and have aver
aged not less than 80 per cent. per annum on the
premium paid.
Forty per cent of the premium loaned to the in
surers without security Forms of application for
insurance, and any information respecting it, will
he furnished, without CHARGE by application to
the agent. my 6-2aw6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

Rev. Henry A. Wise. jr.. is preaching in
Philadelphia, and is highly spoken of as an
eloquent pulpit orator. and effective preacher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

There is said to be great scarcity Of flour
al Wheeling, Va, as the millers are holding
their stock back for higher prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

ATTRACTIVE EXCURSION,
THE 18th ANNUAL EXCURSION OF THE
METHODIST PROTESTANT SUNDAY SCHOOL,
-U~e win take place on TNESDA Y
s.a...-i Hcrf, Zlst init, to which the attention
of the friends Of the School is invited. The Stca-
mer THOMAS COLLYER has been engaged for
tho occasion, and she will leave her wharf at s
o'clock, A. NJ, for FORT WASHINGTON, where
the Committee anticipate pleasant days enjoy
ment, as they will leave no means untried to Sc
cure that end.
Tickets % rents-Children connected with the
School, l2t cents-which can be had at the Store
of Jefferson lacey, King street, or from either OF
the Undersigned
Comm;ttes IF Arrangement:
:. II. Dcvaughn, Jas. e. Goods,
james Osborne T. NJ. Mccormick,
H. Is. Wilmington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20
49,. ssa 80
CANAL COMMERCE

ARRIVED, June Is.
Boats John Hunbert, and T. Is. Petre, coal to
I. J. Mehaffey.
Boats WIN. Borden, j. X. Wilson, and Abram
Letter, coal TO Borden Mining Co.
Boats Chicago and John Van Lear, coal 10
fr0st0urg Coal Co.
Two d"ndolas, -four and corn t" Hartley Son.
OFFICE Up THE ALEXANDRIA Gas WORKS,
JUNE 18TH, 1858.
QtLLS for the quarter ending June 18th, are
- now ready for delivery. On all bills PAID
within five days after the LIST Of July discount OF
Sper cent will be allowed. When the bills are not
all within ten days after the lst ot July, the
nov OF Gas will be stopped.
Consumers of Gas will take notice that by re-
cent act of the City Council, change mas oseE
ordered iii relation IL the collection OF das DIS
In consequence Of this change it will be imPos-'-
Ole Tor NE to make but one call.
lie ?o--at J. R0XBURl. Supt. OF Gas.
MAYORS OFFICE, June 20. lS5s.-A re,
w ward Of Twenty five dollars is hereby offered
iof the arrest aud conviction of any one who may
Siully defaes or iujure any part Of the Fire aPPa
'Mus belonging to either of the Companies oil the
city. lie 2O-3t] W. d. MASSEY, Mayor.
MAYORS OFFICE, June 81, ls59.-Al per
Nl sons doing business under State License
ate hereby notified that their license tax to the
corporation Was due the lst instant.
le 203t w. ID. MASSEY, Mayor.
MILL FEED.
0000 BUSHELS HEAVY SHORTS, just re-
SVOU ceived from Richmond, for sale by
DANIEL CAWOOD,
Je 20-3t No. 8, Union street.
RACON,-Smith6eled Bacon Hams, Sides, aud
~ Shoulders, for sale by
ie20 in. HARPER 4 co.
DOTAT0ES-White Mercer Potatoes, for snis
by lie 20] J. n. HARPER Co.
'AR-North Carolina Tar and Pitch, for sale
by lie POI j. N. HARPER co.
Wool purchased By
W js26 DANIEL F. H00E.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

]. W. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY,
WARRENTON, VA,
CONTINUES to perform all operations belong
" ing to the Dental profession in the most satis-
factory manner, at moderate rates.
Doctor McGee may be found at home at any time,
except from the second the third Monday in each
month which time will be spent at Flint HILL Rap
pahannock County, Va.
Office and residence Main street, nearly oppo-
site the Warrenton House.
Warrepton, ian 1-eOly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

EJ.~ CELEBRATION The uembers OF the
MnlIisLurr I.yccum, Intend celebrating the fourth
Of July next, 10y speech and public dinner The
Hon Alexander k. B"teler, OF Jefferson, has con
s,ntei 10 deliver the address on that occasion, aud
the Declaration of Independence will DC read 10y a
mrmhcr Of the society.
The Rev. X. I. Brown, of Fairfax Court House,
has been invited by the Sons Of Temperance, to he
present, and he is expected to deliver an address
on temperance daring the afternoon. The ladies
~ IA. PRESBYTERIAN Church will hold fair at the
same time
Good music will be- in attendance.
Tickets to dinner 30 cents.
Proceeds to lac applied 10 the purchase of book.
to form library. Let the public then participate
in celebrating the day, and thus aid the Lyreum III
its laudahle effort.
Miidlehurg Va. je lI--e"3t
MESSY CREEK ACADEMY, Augusta Co., Va.
TIME next annual session ot this Academy will
| commence the first Monday IN September
next. and close the 18th of June, 1850. The
School is designed to lac preparatory tn the Uni
yersiry of Virginia All the teachers are graduate.
Of that Institution.
Tsnus-Board aud tuition, including every
thing, $500.
For particulars, see catalogues.
Address, Messy Creek, Va.
i. oO-eotOcti I. J. WHITE. Principal.
CTRAYED OK STOLEN, on the night Of the
- sth jane, from my home at Bloomfield, Leu
dom county, Va, u small BAY MARE, about
wears old with small lump on the right side; tor
the recovery of which | will satisfy any one who
will inform OF the same, or information so that
| can get her. I. VI Mo>h'H'
Loudoun county, je e0-eo3t"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

Complaint is made of long protracted
Irourht in certain districts of Mississippi,
Georgia, Texas and louisiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

NOTICE TO CITY TAN PAIERS.-Cny Tax
N Payer are notified that they can save Eight
Ter cent by paying their hills in FULL or before
the 18th OF this month (June, Six l'er cent. If
paid hy July 1T Bills will he ready Tor delivery
iy Monday, June Goth. Office open from A. NJ.
10 5 p. VI in Market House Building.
JOHN A. FIELD C"llecr. al Il 3d Wards.
VIM. H. SMITH, " lst& 18th -
:. Iuly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

FOR RENT-A TWO STORY HOUSE,
z:I with water and gas, and large garden, On hing
street, between Henry and Fayette streets Kent
moderate. Apply at No. 2s4, King street.
ie l1-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

01ALL AND GET BARGAINS, while You can,
" in Combs Brushes, Trimmings, Hosiery,
Gloves, Tapes, Buttons, Hooks and Eyes, PERU
merry, Pomades, Cologne, Port Monaies Fans
Sn.n. &c &c. at c. C. BERRY'S,
III No. -, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

H. ss. FOR PHILADELPHIA
SxkaSL iSE-Thc fine steamer JAS JEROME,
Jerome master, will leave Long Wharf, foot of
bake street on Tuesday, 2lst inst, ut & o'clock,
p. NJ, arriving in Philadelphia early on Thursday
morning. For freight, which will lac taken al the
lowest rates, apply to STEPHEN SHINN,
lie lS--3t ol South Union 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

NOTICE. undersigned has taken out let
" tiers of administration on the estate Of Sam
u.l J. Mccormick, deed. All persons having
claims against the estate are requested I" present
them, duly authenticated, tn Th"s. VI. Mccormick,
,rh, l. authorized to act in settlement thereof
md all persons indebted requested to make
u,vm,nt 10 him VI. c. MCCORMICK.
!. 4-.lm Administrators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

The Richmond Enquirer says that in the
Cincinnati Convention, Mr.. Hunter friends
from Virginia, went for protection" in the
Territories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

TIE Slow CoAcnEs-By way of healthtu
information to the commissioners of elections
in the nine counties not yet heard from Off
ciuilv, we may take this method Of inform
ing them that they are liable each to fine
of $500 for not sending in the returns
The counties not yet heard from up to last
evening June Il are Boone, Brooke, Buc'
hanan, Craig Elizabeth City. King George
Lancaster, Wyoming and Mcdowell.
viii these delinquent counties show then
hands a. soon as possible, in the last election
game'-Rich. Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

Chief Justice fancy continues to be indls
posed in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

ra NOTlCE.-A meeting OF the
60 .sst:-sG1 Stakeholder of the WASHINGTON,
ALEXANDRIA,, and Mt. VERNON STEAM
BOAT COMPANY will be held at the Office Of
Judge Bryan, on Pennsylvania Avenue, Oh Thurs
,lay the cd Of June 1T 10 o'clock, 4. NJ. The
Stockholders are requested To attend.
JOS. BRYAN, President
All persons having claims against the Company
arc requested to send them in, either TO the Cap
taius, or the President. Washington, je 6-eotd
URUIT JARS--The subscribers have received
II ana offer for sale, at low prices, 300 dozen
SELF. SEALING JARS, of the following pat
terms. viz:
Masons Patent Screw Top Glass Jar
Potter 4 Bcdinc's
Bennetts Yellow Eartbenware
Also, jugs, with wide mouths, for Tomatoes,
and Glass Tic.urer Jars for Preserves, Jelly, dc.
WATER COOLERS of various sizes and pat
terms. X. III. MILLER, SUN ".
ic g-eG2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

GALL AT THE OLD STAND. and examine
INV stock of Robe Lawns, Robe Borages and
Chanic Berages, all of which vii; sell at very
reduced prices. l have also on hanI fresh cup
nly of Blue penim.. shirt Stripes, Chechs, Balu
more Plaids. kc Gents. Gauze Merino Pants and
Vests; Hosiery; Gloves, g.. &c
;.ls W. \. BERkLEI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

SnAD.-The Gillers, last week, were quite
successful in catching SHAD and many fine
full roe ones were brought to market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

The reported drowning of Gilbert b.
Towles and John NJ. Wilson. Of Washing,
ton, while crossing the Platte river, is incOr-
rect. They both escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

The approaching 18th of July will be cele-
brated in grand military and civic style by
the good people IF Stanton. The M"nti-
cello Guards of charlottesville have accepted
nm invitation to unite with the West Augusta
Guards i'll the proposed celebration. Other
military companies have been invited and
will doubtless attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-20

Per day. -; per week, go; per month of four
weeks. so.
Excellent music from New York band pr"yl-
,led. and Ten Pin Alley, aud other amusements,
without charge to the guests OF the house
uu these terms, and with u determination to
please. hope to I'LL the rooms early and to keep
them full to the last day of the season.
Bath county, je l6-2awlm II. SNEAD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Fire at the White Mountains.

The Crawford House" in the White
Mountain Notch, was totally destroyed by
fire last Saturday afternoon. The fire caught
on the roof of the Western end of tho house,
and the few persons in the neighborhood
could do but little toward saving the furni-
ture. The hotel was insured for 900; and
there was further insurance Oh the furniture
for $4,000. A correspondent Of the Traveller
saws "The house was owned by Eastman,
Hall Co. 1t will be rebuilt double the size
of the old house, and will DO ready for the re-
ception of the travelling public in sixty days
from this date"
The Crawford House was erected about
nine years since. in the centre OF pleatea'l
1000 it. above the sea. The water flowed
from it in beth directions; in front there Is Il
small lake which forms the head water OF
Saeo River; near the West end Of the no.
tel there is a tributary Of the Ammonoosuc,
which reaches the sea through Connecticut
River. This il the third hotel destroyed by
fire in the principal White Mountain Notch
within twenty years. The others We're the
Notch House" formerly kept by MIR. Tho
mas j. Crawford, and the mount Washing
ton House." popularity known as "fabyan's. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Lsudoun Circuit Court

Judge Tyler presiding, which commeDc.i
in Leesburg, on the Doth ult., is still in -,
sion. and is likely to be the longest term b.I,
in this county Tor a number of year. 4.
mong the important suits called at III. ,ra
sent term. are the following:
lIodgson against llodsson. TIKI, go.
which has created considerable excitemsr,
was continued until the 81 day Of IN. psT,
term. and peremptory trial ordered 70 J..
had therein
Goes. Ex'r. against Lee, &c. Thi, ca.
of considerable importance. inyoIyin,
question to be- decided, whether III. nl,;;nn,SS
should recover against the defendant n,
amount Of bond. which WAS given hy n.
defendant for negro slave, which H.. 4.
PENDANT declared 10 be unsound. wa, IL
ed in favor of the defendant. '''
Morrison Ex'rs against Grubb TM.
an action instituted by the plaintiff, again,
the defendant for the recovery q, rsrts;,
bonds alleged by them to belong a. their ts.
tator's estate, and which the et-uJ,n, II
legcs were given him by the tr.tator in hi.
litetime. The arguments Of counsel on hath
sides were very able and interesting IT,,
jury not being able to agree, were dischary.
ed, and the case continued until III. ueT,
term
There have been several other very ;mn,r-
tant cases disposed Of including the TrunJl.
will case which was dismissed.
There are still several important ease, L,..
fore the Court, which will be tried beior. il,
adJournment.-LOu Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
A Heroine.

The following incident occurred after the
disastrous explosion of the steamer 81. NlclI-
uas, the details of which are now occupying
our exchanges along the Mississippi. We
quote from the Memphis Avalanche:
FEMALE IiERoIsM.--One OF the most affect
ing incidents of this entire tragedy occurred
in the conduct of Miss Kennedy, cousin of
Mr.. Cline, the chief clerk, and one of the
owners of the boat She was thrown by the
explosion from her state-roon into the river.
and foated down To the stern Of the boat,
when she caught her hand in one of the
rings attached to the hull, and hung in that
periluus dilemma, when death stood threat
ening upon either hand. To loose her hold
WAS to sink into tho waves, and IL hold on
was to burn with the wreck 10 which she
was clinging--every moment being an age
Of alternating hope and despair. She re-
manned in this position until the flames ac-
tuaIy burned the hair and skin from her
head, the only part of her body above the
water, except the baud by which she chung
to the wreck. and that was burned TOT crisp.
While in this awful suspense, and suffering
intensely from the heat, such was her pre-
sence of mind and wonderful heroism that,
Us man, who was worse stunned perhaps
than herself by the explosion. was floating
by her in II drowning condition. she selzed
him by tho hair with her disengaged hand,
and held his face out of the water until u
skiff was brought tn the rescue of both
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
Wedding Rings.

Two or three centuries aso. a wedding RIM
WIS never without its motto. From along li,,
published in "Notes and Queries" We .sl-.t
some Of the best. though not many have any
great merit. They are all briei. however. and
few are pOetical This is affectivuute aud
hopeful:
in lore and joy be our employ"
And this is much the same
''lu thee prove the JOY Of love"
This is exultant:-
Happy in thee hath tod made NE"
This mingles the connubial with the piou,:
"Pray to love, love to pray"
Here is one that mig ht have come from the
parson:-
''In love bride till death divide"
This smacks of resignation To Providence:
"None can prevent the Lords intent"
And this hints that marriage NAV be de-
signed as u penance:
81 kiss the rod from thee and GoJ"
And this conveys doctrine repudiated BY
the school Of Lucy Stone
"This ring doth bind body aud mind"
And this is ecstatic:-
"of rapturous JOY | AIN the toy"
And this is calm and sensible
May God above preserve my love"