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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, May ~24.-Sincc March 4th,
1857, the State Department has issued near
ly 1900 passports, and is now issuing from
fifty to sixty per day. Persons leaving the
United States for France, by way of Havre,
have necessarily to have their passports ~
seed by the French Consul ut the port from
which they sail. Persons, by way of Eng
land, for the continent. and who may go up
to London. will have their passports riseed
at VI American Legation, in London for
wherever they wish TO 60. Persons going
to the Spanish West Indies will have their
passports riseed by the Spanish Consul at
the port from which they sail. Naturalized
citizens applying to the State Department
for passports will send on their naturaliza-
ton papers, (which will be returned to
tl,em) and descriptions of their persons.
This is all that is required.
Col. SteptOe, Capt. Carr, Capt. Palmer,
and Lit. Pegram have not been ordered to Sar-
DINA, as has been stated, as a corps of OBJ
servation of European h"stilities. They.
however, have obtained leave of absence, as
private individuals, with permission to visit
Europe, and doubtless they will visit the
scene of war.
The steamers Memphis and Atlanta, Just
returned from the Paraguay expedition,
have been ordered out Of commission. The
Chaplin has been ordered to Washington, to
take the place of the Water Witch as II
freight boat, on government account, be-
tween this city and Norfolk.
Attorney General Black to-day decided
the questions submitted to him by the State
Department, ON the claims of Captain b. W.
Perkins against the Russian government.
This decision settles the right of Captain
Perkins to recover, under his contracts, to
furnish $50 tons of powder and $1,000 stand
of arms. Some %unimportant questions were
rot fully disposed Of, but the integrity OF the
contracts is fully maintained. The entire
amount involved is about S3S5,OOo, which
will probably be paid ON the'return Of the
Russian Minister, who is daily expected
from Europe. This decision has, it is con-
sidered. Il most important hearing upon the
supplying of munitions of war 10 foreign
governments engaged in warfare. Captain
Perkins's counsel are ex-Attorney General
Cushing, ex-senator Cooper, and Joseph Is.
Stewart.
The Patent Office, to-day, reissued to Ho,
race ii. Day, the assignee Of Messrs. Tyer q
Helm, a patent for an improvement ON the
manufacture of India Rubber goods, by
means of zinc compounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
The Roanoke Valley Railroad.

We learn that the Board Of Directors of
this road have entered into a contract with
Mr.. Sidney G. Miller, of Alexandria, to
build the extension of the Roanoke Valley
Railroad from Gainesville to keysville, for
the sum of 100000. The contract includes
the bridge mt Gainesville, which is to be a
first rate structure. Nav more,-it includes
road, bridges, depots-ail for 100000.
We learn that Mr.. Miller contracts to be-
gin at Keysvilie, to complete ten miles by
the first Of December next. and to complete
the entire road by the first Of July. lS6o.-
Mr.. Miller comes well recommended, not
only by gentlemen Of public reputation and
reliability, but also as a successful contract
or upon some Of the best known Northern
railroads. We have every reason to believe
that he is il a man of energy and means, and
that he may be relied upon for the faithful
performance of lis contract in the time de-
signa;ed.-Rich. Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
Wise, majority in 1855, 1891
Properties of Iron.

In the year 1850 Mr.. March, an able
chemist connected with the Royal Arsenal,
discovered that it is inyariable with iron
which has remained a considerable time un.
der water, when reduced to small grains,
or an impalpable powder, to become red
hot and ignite any substances with which it
comes in contact. This he found by scrap
ing some corroded metal from a guu, which
ignited the paper containing it and burnt a
hole in his pocket. The knowledge of this
fact is Of immense Importance, as it may &C
count for many spontaneous fires and e1-
plosions, the origin of which has not been
traced. A piece of rusty iron brought in
contact with a bale Of cotton in a warehouse
or on ~shipbvard may occasion extensive con-
hagrations and the loss Of many lives. 1t
ought to he added that the tendency Of mois-
tened particles of iron t.. ignite was discoy-
cred by the French chemist, Lemary, as tar
back as the year 1910.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
From Africa.

The mail from the coast of Africa has
reached England, but the dates from the VA
rious ports are not given, although the news
is later. Commercial matter Is exceedingly
meagre from all the ports at Sierra Leone.
Business was depressed. The King Of ia
boo, ODE, has refused to allow palm oil to
pass through his country, alleging that the
lbbadans had annoyed him. The real rea-
son is said to be the French emigration
scheme. The quantity Of oil this year will,
it is supposed, be very low. At the Gold
Coast the attention of the people was EN-
ployed in the cultivation Of cotton, and some
of the more gentle of the native rulers were
induced to embark in its production. DIR.
Baikie, of the Niger expedition. left Rabbi
on the 18th of March, and arrived at Ogho-
MAESTRO ON the 9th, all well. In conse-
quence of the stoppage of the oil trade at
Budagry and Porto Novo, by the King Of the
latter place, the English Consul was com
PEELED to explain to the King that he had
broken his treaty by stopping the trade, and
to order him to open it Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
United SYNOD of the Presbyterian Church.

At the session of the United Synod of the
Presbyterian Church i'll L%ynchburg, on Sat
urday. the Committee appointed to take into
consideration the establishment ola Theolog-
ical School, to be under the control of the
United Synod, recommended the adoption OF
the following minute, namely:
The United Synod being deeply impressed
with the importance of a Theological Semi
nary. to the permanent interests Of our de-
nomination. do resolve,
|. That a Theological School, to be under
the supervision and control of the United
SYNOD, be forthwith established under the
name of Mr Weoh"UicdI S'minaiycfMe in'-
ted Synod Of he Presbyterian Ch"''A ~ the
InHed states ct Americd.
=. That the Seminary shall be located IN
the vicinity of the University of Virginia.
After a long discussion, n subscription pa
per was prepared, and a number of persons
present put down their names with amounts
annexed. These amounted in the aggre'
rote IN = 40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
The Atlantic Telegraph Cable.

We iesrs that Cyrus W. Field. esq., OK
meets TO leave for London within a week or
len DAYS, to renew bis isbors. in connection
with the company in London, in having
manufactured, during the summer q now
Ausnt;c cable. This is to he brought opt
with all the new improvements. and fully
prepared for laying across the Atlantic eur
" in the summer Of nest year, We under
stand that Mr.. Field expresses his faith III
the ultimate success of the enterprise as
strongly ~ be did at its first commencement
His perseverance in such . noble undertak-
ing deserves success. Hs thinks that the
exieencies of war in Europe will prove ia
verable to the enterprise, as they Will DO
u,onstrate more decidedly than ever the ne
eessity Of tho commupicstiop.-N fS'6
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
Fires in the New Jersey Pines.

We take the following from the philadeI-
phia North American:
'Anews item, copied into ouToolnmns from
one of our Jersey exchanges, has mentioned
the large wood fire in Burlington county,
New Jersey. From Il friend we learn that
the confagration, which approached Med
ford, destroyed the timber covering about tit
teen thousand acres Of pine land, owned by
William Braddock and others. Mr.. Brad
docks loss alone amounted to ten thousand
dollars. At Snyder's mills, where the flames
encountered a large pond Of water, 1t was
supposed that there the destruction would
he arrested; but u high wind prevailing, the
fire crossed the pond and caught at build
ingS, fences, etc, So that the people narrow
" escaped with their lives. The lire com
mencei near Pendleton, where a colored
man was burning brush-hcaps-a common
but very dangerous practice IN Wild lands
Many farmers suffered the loss of fences and
other property. and the neighborinS crops
were Injured"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
A Parapranh 10 be Read.

The following paragraph deserves the care
full attention Of every business man:
Some say they annot afford to ad-
v~ertise." In this country, where everybody
reads the newspapers, thv wan must have II
thick skull who does not see that those are
cheapest aud best mediums through which
lie can speak to the public, where he can find
customers. Put Oh the appearance Of bust
ness and generally the reality will follow
The farmer plants his seed, and while h" is
sleeping. his corn and potatoes are growing.
So with advertising. While you are eating,
or sleeping, or conversing with one set Of Gus
;omers, your advertisement is being read by
hundreds 4ni thousands Of persons who new
er saw yod, and never would hsye heard Of
you. had it not been for your advertisement
in the newspapers" II. 'Ac. "''''' =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
Death Of Bishop PORTER.

The Mobile Mercury speaking of the death
of Bishop PORTER OF that diocese, says:
Ii is an interesting circumstance that
some years since Bishop Porter applied to
Rome for a release from his duties, III order
that he might enter Il religious society
The answer he received was Il direction 20
continue in the discharge OF his episcopal
functions for ten years more, after when Il
discharge would be granted; and that period
had Just elapsed. some say t" II day, when
he died. The order which the Bishop hal
selected, and for which he openly expressed
his preference. was that of the Trappists.-
Bishop Portier's death though not unexpec-
ted by his physicians, who, on the evening
previous had expressed some unpleasant APP
prehensions, could not be said TO have taken
himself altogether by surprise, for he lived
like a soldier. ever ready for the summons
yet not. on that account, gloomy or grave III
anticipation of III event from which he
had nothing 10 fear. In the evening ne had
been conyersing of his plans for the future;
in the morning while sitting quietly IN his
chair. he exclaimed to one "t the Sisters,
who was attending him, "Sl>ter. | believe
God wants me-; | nm going:"-and falling
backward, expired. Thus died in the bbth
year of his age. Michael PORTER, D.. d., first
Bishop of Florida and Alabama. How he
lived, thousand, around Us can tell better
than We. whose acquaintance with HIM WAS
but of recent origin. According to the GUS
tom of the Catholic Church, his remains are
deposited beneath the episcopal throne where
in his lifetime he presided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
Curious State of Things at Cape Good Hope.

At the Cape ofGood Hope a large and re-
spectacle MOslem population il sprlngIns up.
Some years ago, it will be recollected that
ship-l"ads of young females were sent 10 the
cape, under the auspices Of gooily ladies
here, and consigned to the supervision Of the
Colonial Bishop there. These females be-.
came known rs the bishops ladies" and
his charitable chaplain tried in vain t" find
employment for them. Some did what they
would have lone had they never left Eng
land-turned to old and evil ways; others,
strangely enough, married with Moslem IN
borers and farmers, mounted II natty Fee cap,
and sent their husbands and children 10
mosque "a neat as new pms, and rs happy rs
the very sons md daughters of the prophet,
upon whom be no more abuse than he de-
serves. In what have | done ill., is the
common question Of those who have thus
gone over. to the IueStioncrS Of their conduct.
Did YOU ever see Il Moslem laborer, artisan,
or farmer, drunk? | have Il husband who
loves me and my children. How would it
have been had | run my chance, and married
with any European who asked me. in Cape
Town?". And so many Of the bishops la
dies" become calmly contented mothers Of
Selims and Fatimas, forget their catcchism,
and say, in common with their lords, There
is no God but God."-.lMcHUHm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
A Humane Invention.

A correspondent Of the Boston Journal
writes from on board the United States ship
Dale, lust arrived ct Portsmouth, n. H.,
from the coast of Africa. He says:-"On
board the bale has been invented an appa-
ratus for instantly lowering . boat into the
water. and letaching il from the ship; also
for attaching. 1t is simple ond economical.
and will doubtless attract the attention OF
shipmasters. Countless lives have been lost
nv the inability to lower boats safely at sea;
The Davidson boat lowering, detaching and
attaching apparatus seems to I'LL up the
want of a century,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
Orders from England for American FIREARMS.

The large quantity Of firearms and gun
making machinery already furnished to Eng
land irola American workshops, proves t"
have been but the precursor Of more extend
ed orders. The New York Journal OF Com
merce says:
I'VE learn from Mr.. f. '. llaushwont,
agent for the Ames Manufacturing Com
pany, that orders were brought out by the
last steamer from England for the immc-
diats construction Of large Quantities ot ma
%chinery for the manufacture of the most ap-
proved American firearms, and that the
same have been put in hand for execution,
both at Chiuopes, Mass" and other large
works, Offering the needed facilities. The
agents Of the British government bearing
these orders also bring n large inrtmimen,
Of sterling gold, and are unrestricted a. to
the amount of work to be DONE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

Nix. sick.sS.-vHon. Daniel D.. Sichles ap-
peared on Broadway. IN Monday, in prone,
made hours. and took the fashionable and
crowded side of the street unfinctingy. il
was a dread ordeal for Il man so well knoWn
in p,apria persona and BY, pictures, as Mr.;
S;ctIes: hut fer less terrible than it would
have been three weeks sgo, or just after his
acauittal. Since then the great war question
has come above the horizon, eclpslng the
Sicklss trial and all other topics OF interest
". r Jour. Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
Cure for Snoring.

An insentise ;apkse has produced an ap,
p~aratus which he cIaims ID e cure for snor'
ing. it fastens upon the mouth, Il quits
percha tube, leading to the t%ympanum OF thf
ear. Whenever the snorer SHORES, he himself
receives the first impression, finds how dis
agreeable it is, and Of course, reforms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

DEATH OF ARCHDUKE FRASCIs CHARLIE:
OF AUsTRIa.-A dispatch from Vienna, May
ii, briefly announces the death Of ArchduSe
Francis Charles, father Of the Emperor ID!
Austria. The deceased Archduke was IN
his 57th year; son Of the Emperor France"
|. and Marie Thcresc, his second wife. Tn
the abdication Of the throne Of Austria by
the Emperor Ferdinand, in lS4s, the Arch
duke renowned the succession in favor u
his youngest son, Francis Joseph, the present
Emperor. Since that period, the Archduke
has led a quiet life. lie never made any
marked demonstration. He was pr0prietd,,'
of the ffty-second Austrian regiment Of in
fantry, and chief Of the Third Austrian
G~renadiers. lie had three other sons be
sides the reigning Emperor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

A BROKER, whose mind was full Of stock
quotations, was asked a few days since, how
old his father was. WELL" said he, abstract
edly, "he is quoted at eighty, but there is
every prospect he will reach par and possibly
Be- IT a premium" -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
sman.Pax.

We regret u learn that this disease has
again visited the county Of Page. Mr.. Da'
vid Meyers, who has lately returned from the
West, where he caught the disease, died q few
days AGO of its effects. We hope the citizens
Of Page will take the precaution to prevent its
-pread.-Iuhey Dem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
Tho Vote Of Virginia in 1856.

To enable our readers to make q compar-
ison of the votes after the present election.
we publish this morning & complete list OF
the vote for Governor in 1855, copied from
the official returns, at which time Governor
Wise had n majority of 1921:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

There is much speculation in the newspa-
ners a. to the movements of Gen. Walker
!, : he,;ared that he is of on some other FL
clustering e~xpedition-but reports vary AZ
to his precise objects and intentions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The minister resident at Rio Janeiro has
notified the Agricultural Bureau of the Uni
ted States Patent Office, that he will forward
some pecks of Brazilian tea seed at an early
opportunity. A letter enclosed from a Bra
%ailian tca-grower, says that tea-lourishes in
Brazil almost az well as in China. 1t is best
suited to valleys, and delights in plentiful
,oonura
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The Emperor Napoleon arrived at Mar
settles on the llth inst, and immediately
embarked on board the "Reine Hortense''
where he received the authorities OF the
city. ATT p. NJ. the steamer left the har'
Dor. 1t is said in Paris that the Emperor
expects to lie in Milan by the end OF the
month. or BEGINNING of June at latest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

1t is rumored that movements are quietly
in progress among some of our enterpris'ng
American houses, for chartcrins vessels for
Genoa. and to load them with -four, tobacco.
and rum or whiskey, for the use OF the bei'i-
rcrent forces in Sardinia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

GHEAr LIoUoK SEIzuRg.-On Monday last
Marshal Chadbourne, of Rockland, Me,
With . posse of policemen, seized about 81
900 worth Of liquors at the Commercia'
House, in the absence Of Mr.. Dennis, thr
landlord; and from thence PASSED u -"m"
half dozen other stores where 'sperrit' was
kept and removed the same The aggr'-
gate value Of the property taken il estima.
ted by the Free Press Of that city, at about
5000, for which the city will probably have
~ pay. together with damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The Austrians are adopting very stringent
measures to prevent treason and deSer'loh
among their soldiers. They are doing all
the mischief they can. too, to the country in
which military operations are now confined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The Ladies of Blissfeld, Michigan, have
organized a lodge of the Daughters OF
Malta" and are holding their mysterious
meetinrs two or three evenings in each week.
Tie men have thus far failed to ascertain
the object and managers of the new society
though, it is said, they tried their pref
tie.f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The annual Convention OF the Episcopal
Church of the Diocese of Maryland is IN ses-
sion at Baltimore. The subject Of u DIVISION
of the Diocese is to come up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The Cinninnati papers describe an inven-
ton of much Importance to the publishers of
newspapers and periodicals-being a ma
chine for stamping or printing thereon with
great rapidity the names of subscribers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

: We have received Il pamphlet copy Of the
Catalogue of Dickinson College, for the pre-
sent wear. The Institution appears to be in a
furnishing condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

Carmichael & Co, of Augusta. Georgia,
shipped to New York on the 18th instant,
FORTY barrels Of Hour. made Of wheat grown
this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The controversy a long time pending be-
tween the Cumberland Coal Company and
Allen NJ. Sherman and others, has been dis
posed of so far as that, in the New York
Circuit Court, Judge Perry after full debate,
refused to dissolve the injunction obtained
by the plaintiff to prohibit the defendants
from excavating coal ut the company's
mines, in Allegheny county. Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The Fredericksburg Herald says 1--WE
regret to learn that the Joint Worm is at
lacking the wheat crop in Spotsylvania,
Caroline. &c. One farmer said that if their
ravages ceased now he knew of many acres
Of wheat that would be injured to the extent
of three bushels EACH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The National Medical College Of Washing
ton, has chosen DR.. Robert X. Stone, Profess
sor of Anatomy in tina. Institution, vice DIR.
Thomas Miller, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

Mr.. Smith O'Brien leaves oar shores Tins
week by one of the steamers for Europe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

Mrs. Emma ID. +. \. Southworth, the nov
elist, leaves Washington to-day, for New
York, whence she sails for Europe, in the
steamer Vigo, on the 2sth inst. Mrs. S. pro.
poses to visit all of the principal objects Of
interest in the Old World, and will be absent
for several months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

Mr.. Dejarnette, one of the Democratic can
didates for Congress, in the Richmond Dis
trict. says
In all my discussions with Judge Caskie'
] have alluded to the present Administra-
ton as wastefully extravagant and corrupt;
condemned its abandonment of the princi-
pies of the Democratic party; and therefore
could not and would not support It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

A resident of Washington has patented
a simple and ingenious machine for shaving
or planning ice, and reducing 1t to the finest
snow or to coarser grains rs may be desired.
1t will soon be placed in the market and
will nc doubt meet with Il cordial reception
by the public as it supplies a want which
has long been felt of Il safe and convenient
means Of pulverizing ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
POTOMAC FISH!

4 LOT OF PRIME FAMILY ROE hEh-
n rings, in barrels and half barrels; also, a To-"
bbls. Of Net 6HAD, 10 store. and for sale by
nv 20 THOMAS PERRY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

New jersey ranks Is the fifth State OF the
fnion in point Of manufacturing industry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

The last of the redoubtable thirty-ive who
went to capture Cuba, have returned to New
York. They have published Il card or mani
festo to relieve themselves. if they can, OF
the general opinion that they are a set of
blockheads. This card proves the depth OF
their platitude to have been far beyond all
public supposition; for it appears from ITS
face that they sent to Cuba under the idea
that Gen. Concha was secretly their friend,
and would favor their cause.