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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

George Mason, of Guustou

can but express 10 yuu my tL,rs
having given to the public the nau,. 49,.
author of the article. lately published. b..
Gazette. headed "Grorg" Mason, ii lir,i,.
as otherwise, SOME 81 hi, dr,ccndan.. r.,
have been suspected of supplying lhr,J..
even had they had nn hand IN lmn,D, .,
picture. 1t is, 10 say the least, a, ,rr,r,..
incongruity ia tints, as II comminglu,
facts and tancles.
What were the intellectual rndoWn...
and political influence of George MAJ, >.
relicts of his mind, and the evidence ~,
cotemporaries, best attest; but, that he !.
any similimde, to that Greciau Chul.,.
the gaunt form and adjust complexion + =.
old Baron of Bradwardine, wh,ch tn, wrr.
has painted. | have yet to learn
As the Oldest member, Of the Row ,.ll.
surviving male branch al his family r..-
be presumed IL know somrthin, gh.r,
and of the personal Characteristics # r-
grandfather. lie was the descendant +.
gallant cavalier who fought for hi> E,,'
and when 1.-The cauoe, was irrrtriry,l
lost, sought refuge from the tyranny 81, =,
usurper, in the ever loyal, aud ever up,r
uuered Colony of Virginia. lie Wa, 4 M,
i'm every sense of the word hriittlng ,,.t .
parentage; at snnguine temperament ,r,
genial disposti"n-rrplrt" with Wit aud b.
mor--und undoubtedly, owned most Of n.
influence he exercised, III the circle INV
he moyed-atter the confidence rrprri
his ability, energy and integrity h., ~.
cultivated mind, and extraordinary ,ulI-,a..
powers. Among the various aud N1In.,.
volumes from his antlqu" Library, Don +.
nv possessicn, there arc Ctrrk aud l,s.
Poets and Historians, IN their nrrqr,
tongues; and his well used cope, Of Catu.g.
and Ovid. show that he would have ~,
and relished too, with anything bur A..
Saxon phlegn-thr Lays OF the rroubad.,.
aud Norman Ministries. lie wa CERTAIN,
ANYTHING, but the s"mhrr and ,alurnl.
seer, OF this pretty romance, W. have 4.-.
ly read.
Mr.. John Esten Cooke, j., learn. .
gentleman Of much w"rth-a man Of talent,
and | hear nOrcItst OF some rtputr. al,i
thence, suppose, his difficulty in descend
ing from the regions of Fancy. ill.,, lat.
flight, can only then. be thus accounted for
as the author of 1.-THE Heart Of Md Lothian
does for the misappliri learning Of hi' Req
ben Butler, 1.-The man was mortal, AMI bal
been Il sch ,ol-master." Yours. very truly,
GEORGE MASON
Snrinp R,nk Va .Iuly luth lSJg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
TELEaRApHIC DISPATCHES.

NORFOLK, July l2.-The schooner Spring
book from Baltimore bound To Boston came
in collision in the Chesapeake bay with all
unknown vessel and lost her bowsprlt and
sustained other damage.
The schooner Mountain Eagle, bound for
a port in Maine, which was sunk at
Checkahoning river, has been gotten up and
will be saved.
WASHINGTON, July l2.-The mayor OF
Washington having received dispatch from
the mayor of Richmond that U. Jennings
Wise and p. H. Aylett had left that city to
fight duel, and would probably proceed to
the ueighhorhood of Washington, has caused
warrants to be issued for their arrest, in case
they come this way The officers are On the
look-o for them.
BosroN, July l0.-The schooner Clare
mont, (3 masts.) of Baltimore, Capt. Dana.
from Shields for Alden, went ashore on the
night Of May 22d, in Trout Bay, mi stalking
it for the harbor Of Alden. She was loaded
with coal for the Peninsular and Oriental
Company, and will probably be got oft.
PHILADELrHIA, July l2.-The funeral Of
the Rev. Joseph Belch, b. d., an eminent
author and preacher, took place here this at
ternoon from the First Baptist Church, attend
ed by large concourse. The deceased was
father tu the pastor of the Baldwin Place
Baptist Church, Boston.
Sr. LorIs, July l0.-The carriages shop
and contents of the Alton (lllinois) Pen'ten-
tiary were burned yesterday. Loss slo,oo'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
American xi.aiouary in Syria.

A resident in Syria, not an American nor
in any way connected with Missions. thus
writes: mo one who has not lived, and lived
some years too, in Syria, can know how these
gentlemen. the missionaries. are respected by
all men, or all creeds, Countries and classes
in this land. In fact the word American"
in many parts of the country is used as sy-
monym"us for II religious, God fearing man.
never yet met native of Syria, who had not
the greatest possible respect for the American
missionaries in bis land"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
From Washington.

WASHINGTON July l2.-The late Congress
appropriated only Sl5,OOo as preliminary to
the taking of the next census, for the
preparation of the blank forms Of instruc-
tions to Marshals, &c. Ample time will b"
allowed for the selection of reliable deputies,
and such arrangements will be made by the
Secretary of the Interior rs will secure the
prosecution of the work with more perfect
ness than heretofore. Many applications
have been made for employment rs clerks.
but the Census Bureau will not be organized
until next year, when the returns shall begin
to be received.
There is authority for the assertion that,
however desirable the acquisition of Lower
California may be to the Administration, no
such proposition is now pending between the
Governments of the United States and Next
CO, as has been stated.
Secretary Floyd's health has slightly I'M
proved, and he will return to Washington to
accompany the President to Bedford Springs
on Monday.
The President has recognized Frederick
Kuhne as Consul of the Grand Duchy OF
IIesse Cassel, at New York.
The Mexican Minister is i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
Spring Bank, Va. july loth, lN19.


l'bM vi NJ Altp
Among the valuable institutions d our
good old town, there is one which should IT,
be overlooked by the citlZcns. refer t'r
ALEXANDRIA LlBRARI Through the lap.
of more than half century ha- II hr--
slowly plodiing its way along. und"r u.
supervision of its directors. Upon IT. .hrvr
may be found the most select work, OF ltr
nature, and upon its table all the monthly
and quarterly reviews Of interest. Among
its subscribers are many youths "i oar ulY
who otherwise would spend their Leisure
hours in idleness. We call upon the heal
of families to subscribe Ia this time honorrl
institution. Who knows but that perhap-
your son may, upon reading some OF the'e
valuable works, obtain a taste for learning
which may lead him on to deserved dlStlnr
ton? Why can We not have uS ilouri,hri
Library in our midst rs in other cite,
We call upon you individually to snhScrll-
to this Institution. Are you IL allow it s.
ways to be dragging itself slowl " along VIII
but enough to keep it in existence WIS
stand back for the paltry sum of three d'.
lars, when YOU spend double that sum ms
week in foolishness? Only pay it n yi'll
Doubtless the Librarian will hc happy t.
show YOU around, and if others will not SUI
scribe, YOU will have the satisfaction "
knowing that you are assisting in uphoiiIn-
the most valuable literary institution in ou'
town. 4 BSCRlBER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
~The newspaper mail between tn

~The newspaper mail between this
n,ace and New Orleans. is very unreliable.
pspers both ways often failing to reach their
destination altogether; and when they do
con,e n hand are 80 old and in such quaint
ties as to render them almost useless. a let
Tor from a subscriber in New Orleans, dated
July 5th. says. 1.-The last copy OF the Gazette
l received, was Of date june list to hand
this morning. and two days since i saw one
dated June %, which had been mailed second
hand by u gentleman in your city to frlend
here. 1 feel the loss of single copy OF the
good old paper, valued at home, but doubly
70 sbroad."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The last arrivals bring us intelligence of
the conservation of three new Bishops at
Westminster Abbey, according to the ritual
of the Church of Overwhelmingly, DIR.
Campbell to the See of Bangor, DIR. Tufnell
to that of Brisbane, and DIR. Clanghton to
that of St. Helena. The Bishop Of Western
New York, De Lancey, participated in the
solemn ceremonial along with Welsh, Scot
fish, Colonial, and English Bishops, the
Archbishop of Canterbury presiding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

DEATH OF DR.. JEFFERSON MiSoR.-l)r.
Jefferson Minor died at his residence in
Chesterfield county, Va, on the morning of
the 9TH, after protracted and painful sick
ness. DIR. Minor was the youngest son OF
Col. Thomas Minor, of Locust Grove, in
Spotsylvania county, an officer in the war OF
our Revolution: was graduated in the Medi-
e i School in Baltom0re, and practised his
profession very successfully in fredericks-
burg and the county of Essex. In this last
Mace. he established the furnishing and use
full midway Female Academy" that was
afte, wards removed to Richmond, and thence
tD Chester. He was a man Of generous inn
pulses, and of great kindness aud hospitsli-
ty.-Fred Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
EDUCATIONAL
BELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE, Alsxsndria, Va.

MISS l.. TEBkS, PRINCIPAL.
Miss CARRIER. Assistant Instructor in English.
Prof. E>GELsricmr, Vocal and Instrumental
Music.
Prof. PoLri, Languages, French, Latin, Ita
liam. Sc; Drawing aud Painting
flNIllS Institution will open for it, second session,
/ the 10th day OF next September, and close the
last OF June. thorough aud y-teinatic course at
study is pursued; and every effort will be con
limucd To- maintain high reputation and select
character Tor the School A corps of well quail
fed aud experienced teachers engaged for the
coming sesson-and other Assistants will lie EN-
ployed the School increases. Ii is the design 0i
the Principal that this Institution shall possess
every advantage tor the attainment Of thorough
and finished female education.
The building selected and purchased by the
Principal for the permanent establishment of the
school, l. in retired and healthy part of the city
IL was erected expressly for Boarding School,
and i. well suited for that purpose.
-REFEKEECEs.-
The Patrons of the School; Rt Rev. John
Johns, h. -; Rev e. Is. Dana Rev. u. F. Sprigg;
Rev. james +. Johnston J. NJ. Stevens, esq, Al
exaniria, Va Hon. j. W. Tyler, Warrenton, Va;
q. ". Lewis, esq. Westmoreland, Va; o. NJ.
Crutchfeli, Speaker House of Delegates, Va;
John Seldom, esq, Stafford Va; J. X. Tucker,
Richmond, Va Nathaniel Tyler, Editor Richmond
Enquirer; Rev. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper Co.,
Va Major II. Is. Tyler. Washington City; Rev.
John Towles, Prince WIN. Co, Va. Robert Bever-
~, esd, The Plans, Fuuquier Co., Va; v. Frank
In Minor esq, Albsmarle Co., Va; Dr: r. A.
Currie, Lancaster Co., Va; James +. Bail, esq
Northumberland Co.. Va; w. LIZ hoy brouh'
esd. Bloomfield Academy, Albenarls Co, Val
Rev. X. IT, Phillips, Principal Virginia Female
lnstitute; Rev. .. A. Kn,olving: Is. 2. holland
esq: Gen. Asa Rogers: Dr. WIN. b. Cochran, Mid
dleburg, Va Rev k. \. Lipscomb, ReI.tert"wn
MarylanI; Tho-. l.. Brown, esq, Charleston
Kanawha Co., Va.
For Circulars containing full particulars, terms,
&c addre.. MISS r.. TEBBS,
~ I-.ntf Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

A letter from Castelnedolo. Italy, states
that the allies are about to avail themselves
of balloons in taking observations of the
movements of the Austrian army. The
brothers Goddard had arrived there and
made an experimental ascension to the
height of seven hundred yards. Napoleon
l. attempted to acquire information of the
enemy's position by these means, but in the
then state of eronautic experience not much
could be made of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
puBIIsIIED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY "A. 1859.

A letter from the Valley of Virginia, from
farmer, says:-"We farmers are accused
of croaking--and sometimes we may give
occasion to the reproach. But, tbs gear,
there is no croaking. We acknowledge
the corn" 1t is the most plentiful season
we have had, take it all in all, fer twenty
years If we will not get as much for our
produce We will yet have more to sell-and
l yet hope, that if the war continues, prices
cannot but improve"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

William ii. Seward has been received with
marked courtesy by Queen Victoria and
Prince Albert" We suppose that any other
American, introduced by the Minister from
this country, would be received with pre-
cisely the same marked courtesy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

A correspondent of the New York Herald,
states that since May, 1913. between sixty
and seventy cargoes of Africans have been
introduced into the Southern States, and
that twelve different slave vessels, whose
names are known, are expected within a
few weeks along the Southern seaboard.-
We do not credit this statement-though it
is certain that there is desperate effort ON
the part of some, to bring about, in viola
ton of law. and in opposition to public opin-
ion, an actual revival Of the African slave
trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

At the University Commencement on the
Goth ult., Philip NJ. Arnold of King George,
graduated with the title of Bachelor OF Law.
This deserves special mention, as he has been
at the Unworthy but one session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The Foreign Minister of Saxony has repl'-
ed in very spirited terms to the late Russian
manifesto. showing Prince Gortschakof plain
ly that it was fully competent for the Ger
man federation to act in support OF Austria,
if the States thought fit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

We have received the July number of the
American journal of the Medical Sciences,
edited by DIR. Hays. 1t is full Of matter In
teresting to the faculty. and is one Of the
ablest medical and surgical journals pub
lished any where
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The London Times having published an
article charging that an attempt had been
made to bride a member of the British
House of Commons, it has been proposed in
the House, to summon the publisher OF the
paper to the bar, to answer for the charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The Merchants of New York, have pre-
sented Lieut.. Maury, u. S. n. with S''ooo'
as mark of their appreciation Of his labors
in behalf of commerce and navigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The newspapers comment upon the late
matrimonial reunion in New York, in very
much the same strain, and with no very COM
plimentary phrases, in reference to the par
ties, and to the decision Of the jury in the
trial of one OF them some time since, in Wash
inpton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

1t is the intention of the new mail cOntrac-
tors to run tri-weekly four horse stage be-
tween Tappahannock and fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The report that Commander Maury was
to be removed from the Washington Obser-
vatory, and sent upon active service, is con-
tradicted. Mr.. Buchanan is said to have re-
marked upon recent occasion that "Maury
is in no danger of being removed from the
Observatory, where he has rendered 50 much
y,Iushle service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

Ten citizens of Tennessee have subscribed
three hundred thousand dollars toward the
proposed new University of the South, under
the auspices of several of the Bishops OF the
Episcopal Church, and to be located in the
State of Tennessee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The prisoners taken in the battles in Italy,
are, it is said, set to work in the fields, and
made to cultivate the soil. A very useful
employment. Better than soldering"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

Rev. Henry A. Wise, has received call
to St. Johns Church, in Richmond, and
many of his friends hope he will accep, it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

During Saturday and Sunday quite a
number of persons in York, Pa, were Ia
ken extremely i'll from the effects Of eating
cheese that contained some POISONOUS sub
stance. We have observed notices OF SINH
lar cases, recently, in other parts OF the
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The rumor that Land, the murderer of
Flanagan, has been arrested, is unfounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

A gentleman in Prince George County,
Va, raised from one acre of land this year,
81 bushels Of wheat. So says the Peters
burs Intelligencer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The tea plants recently imported from
China. by the Department of Agriculture,
connected with the Patent Office. are in II
very thriving condition. Some of them
have grown to the height Of fifteen inches
others are Just appearing from the seed
The climate seems to be congenial to them,
and the experiment is proceeding satlsiac-
tOrilY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The daughter of John Rafferty,, Of Clncln-
natl, has been killed in trying to lido the
Niagara feat" in small way, over porch
in the second story of the house. The rope
breaking she was pitched over the bannls-
tiers, and she received fatal injuries by the
foil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The British Association for the Advance
ment of Science will hold its annual meet
ing on the 18th Of September at Aberdeen,
Scotland, where the business gatherings OF
the different sections will take place in the
halls and cass-rOoms Of the venerable Maris-
chal College. The '..feat,ne" of this year :
assembly will he the introductory lecture
which will be delivered by Prince Albert,
the President of the Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
Shocking Fluid Accident.

Another of those shocking accidents have
occurred by the careless use of fluid by
which one woman Was burned to death, and
and her sister serlously injured. 1t appears
that Capt. James Ray, boatman employed
On the Delaware and Hudson Canal. attempt
ed TO fill lighted lamp from can contain
ing nearly IA gallon of burning hud, on We'd
nesday night, when the fluid caught fire aud
the can exploded. The scene of the explosion
WAS the narrow cabin Of his boat, which WAS
then at Mongaup. There were three persons
III it beside himself--his wife, their child and
IL sister-in.Iaw. Mr.. Ray escaped with slight
burns, as well as the child, but Mrs. Ray and
his sister were dreadtully burned, the form
er dying the next day, and the other 50 bad
" that her recovery is doubtiul-N y. Conn.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The publishers of the Philadelphia IDOL
lar Newspaper, have offered another series
of premiums, amounting in all to $500, for
the best FIVE stories-the merit to be deter
mined by competent committee of gentle
men-that shall be submitted for examina-
ton on or before the 10th day of November
Of the present year. The premiums are d.
vided: $500 to the story decided to be the
best 500 to the second best. $50 to the third,
$50 to the fourth, and 500 to the fifth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

Rev. Mr.. Thomas. in his letters from Africa
says that the forts of the Danes Mt Accra, and
four other places on the Gold Coast, in Africa,
have been recently sold to the British Crown
for $50, 900. Thus is England frightening and
Strengthening her stakes on the shores OF Gul-
nea. When the natives of Danish Accra
heard that they were to change their masters
they received the tidings with the widest ell
thusiaSm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

IN HALF BARRELS Potomac Family Roe
lU HEkRL'G, IL store and for sale by
j. IA J. E. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

The Germans Of New York, on Monday,
celebrated 80 far as in their power laid, the
obsequies Of their illustrious countrymen,
Alexander Won Humboldt. Numerous mill
tary companies, delegations from the princi-
pal societies, and citizens of all nationalitles
united in the procession. At the City Hall
an address was delivered by DIR. A. Foster,
which was replied to by Mayor Tiemann,
and subsequently dirge was sung by the
New York S.enger Bund, followed by music
from some ofo finest bands. Everything
went of well and orderly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

TIE CoLLISs STEAMERS NOT SoLD.-The
steamers Adriatic, Baltic, and Atlantic, have
been sold. by pnbtic rnmor, great many
times. to all sorts Of Companies, and for
every route where steamers are supposed Ia
run; but thus far the attorney for Brown
Brothers & Co., and agent for the steamers,
has not received any money for Them aud
these noble ships are still tied a. fast to the
dock at the foot of Canal street, as though
there had never been all these rumUrs put
atioat concerning them. The steamers are
not sold, aud the only foundation inr the
statements 80 generally put forth, is the fact
that MIR. Potter has been in correspondence
with two or three persons who talk Of pur-
chasing them. J.. Times.
If the steamers are not sold, what is the
nse Of this continual humbugying, ON the sub
ject?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14

A billiard match has been arranged be-
tween Mr.. John Roberts of Liverpool, the
champion player of Great Britain and Ire
land, and Michael Phelan, who has thus far
proved himself to he the best billiard player
in this country. The French Car"m game
is to be played, and the amount ut stake is
to be not less thar 5000, nor more than
$40 ONO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
From the Licerpo"i Carrier, June -.

At four o'clock in the bright summer
morning Of Friday last. nearly 3jO,OnO men
stood on Gods green earth, to begin the
work of slaughter. For seventeen hours
the multitude swuycd To and tr" III mortal
strife; now here, now there. the surge OF
battle rolled until night closed in around
the rctreatng ebb. AS if hell itself had
broken loose, the peals of thunder from
the clouds which hlackened the sky to-
wards evening drowned the rear Of artll-
lery and the glaring lightning flashed IN
company with the fires of the cannon. Pie
ture it to yourself. The gigantic Alps on
one side, the hills of Volta on the other, the
river Chicse running on to the great plain
of Mantua, and in that narrow place 35o,-
900 men doing deaths business with all the
murd-r"us implements OF modern warfare.
Our buastcd civilization comes To this-riyers
dyed with human blood; stacks of corPses
piled upon the plain; shouts Of triumph and
groans Of despair; men mutilated for life;
misery. mourning and desolation. Verify,
the old prophecy comes true, and the birth
of freedom takes place in bath OF blood