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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
Duel Stopped.

NORFOLK. May 81, lSj9.-An affair of
honor has Just been stopped by the arrest Of
one of the parties and his friend, in this city.
The principals were II. NJ. Waller, Of Will
liamsburg, and Bcv. b. Douglass. Of King
William. The friends of these gentlemen
were Richard llansford, Of Williamsburg
for the first named. and - Gregory, for
the last Mr.. Douglass and friend have es-
capped the meSbes Of the law BY getting of ut
Old Point bat Mr. Waller was not 80 tOrtu-
nate. lie came on To this city with the in
tsntion Of going to Old Point this morning
but was arrested, and, together with his
friend, held in the sum of 81 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

A GREAT .JrvrIN" M.rcH. 4 grra'
jumping match came fiat Avon, \. !, %
Thursday last, for 5000. The Livingston
Republican gives an account Oi IT n follow.
The man produced for jumping wa. ayouua
man Of about % years Of age, 10y the name u
Robert Way. The wager was $3.50 side On
Mi,ty-seren fret at three standing jumps, ou
perfectly level ground. which he did with ea-r
and it was the opinion OF all present that be
could have cleared two or three feet NOR
had he desired. Way jumps with the great
est apparent ease, and strikes with the "
most precision, seeming 10 make at every
jump whatever distance he named. In al
dition to the above he cleared tcenty-serrn
tSa and one UcL nj two standing Jump.
and at one single jump made s,rteeH feet
This, we believe is the tallest jumping %!
record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

EFFECT OF THE WAR on RuSSI,S FiSA>CE.
1t will have been seen by the notice r.
ceiyed by the Vanderbilt that the Russian
government, taking existing political crcum.
stances into consideration, has relieved al
the subscribers in England to its three per
cent loan. from their engagements. This. a,
first sight, would Indicate that that govern
ment is not 80 much in want Of money rs Wa.
reported Our St. Petersburg correspondent
explains the circumstance by stating that II
release. in the event of war, was one Of th"
conditions Of the subscription. Tn" notItira
ton that the Russian government had aI-o
Withdrawn the extensive orders for locom,
tiyes which had been sent to England. j. pro-
badly n consequence of the retirement 81 th"
loan from the English market, -Ne~ ink
HerdM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
The HeRjrs from Italy.

The WAR in Piedmont. and the Revolu-
tious begun. or beginning in Italy are put,
ting to eight the numerous English ana
American eolonists in Rome, Florence, and
other places, with whom exit or escape Jqst
now-50, 0OC or more. to get out and on with
little or no means of conveyance or trans
portation-is rather difficult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
Mount Vernon.

The Knights Templar Of ST. Johns and De
Mulav EncumpmentS, on their return trip
from this city to Washington. last Friday,
were met opposite Mount Vernon. on the Po-
tomac. by a steamer chartered for the pur-
pose. and taken ashore The two Encamp-
ments then marched TO the grave of Wash
ington, where Il solemn dirge was played 10y
Green's American Band of Providence. and
Gilmore Band of Boston. all the Sir Knights
uncuvering their heads during the impressive
ceremony. After this the Encampments
were dsbanded. and the various members ex-
amined the house and grounds. 10 be sacrcdly
held by the ladies of the Mon. y cercm"-
nv. by the ladies of Providence and Boston,
who accompanied the Sir knights. not less
impressive than that performed by the stern
er sex, took place at the tomb. When the
cars were about to leave the city, last Friday
morning, Sir Knight Andrew Johnston pre-
scented the ladies with large basket of choice
flowers, for distribution among their friends
ut home. Fearing these floral momentoes
would wither before the party could reach
Providence and Boston, il was agreed that
they shunld be strewn over the tomb of
Washington. Mrs. +. T. Scrwarts and Mrs.
+. j. Ttcomb of Providence. were therefore
appointed to perform this beautiful and i'm
pressive ceremony, which they did 10y w"av-
ing the flowers in garands and depusiting
them on the grave Of him whose memory will
live green i'll generations to come, long after
the granite monuments and bronze statues
that now rear their heads on high, shall have
crumbled into ashes Such Al Offering must
have been most heart touching. and the la
dies t. whom the flowers were sent. wall re-
grave of Washington. Rich. Diyp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The Director of the United States Mint,
Col. James Ross Snowden, has issued q cir
cular, in which he expresses his desire to
obtain for the cabinet of the Mint, q copy
"of every medal, medallet, coin, or token On
which the head or name of Washington ap-
pears" Mr.. Snowden invites the possessors
of any such memorials of ''the Father of his
Country" to send him description of them,
and to state whether they will present the
same to the Mint, dispose of them for cash,
or exchange them for other coins
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

A private despatch from Il gentleman in
New Orleans to friend in Vicksburg, da-
ted May I'D, says:-''I Henry c. Wick was
killed this morning in a duel with Mr. Stith,
at Mobile" Mr. Nick was native Of
Ejckshurp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
The expenditures of the Government from
1899 to 1892, period of thirty-three years

Showing an excess of expenditure during
the last five years. exclusive Of payments on
account of the public debt, ofS2, Il ,l33, over
the entire expenditures Of the Government
from 1889 to ls222. a period IF thirty-thr'e
wears. and during which a most expensive
war was carried on with Great Britain,
The expenditures during the admlnIStra-
ton of John Quincy Adams, were rs foI-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

A mass meeting of the people Of the coun-
ties in Mississippi, adjacent to Nicksburg.
who are opposed to the revival of the Afri-
can slave trade, was to have been held in
Vicksburg, Oh Saturday. the Dist instant.
A number of distinguished persons from
different parts Of the State were expected to
present their views to the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

RENDERING THE Police EFFICIENT. IT,
stated that the police of Palermo ARE PAID
from week to week only half their wage.
The other half il kept ny reserved fund
out of which all parties suffering Io-- 'y
theft, burglary and similar crimes. which d,
is the duty Of the police To prevent, are M.
IDENTIFIED. There is a settlement at the enI
Of every six months, and the surplus l. IL
vided among the policemen, who are thus
made to suffer loss Of wages by every ialI.
ure to perform their duty. The system
works admirably. Crimes Of the sort ar"
almost unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

There are but few citizens of this Com
monwealth, who are not glad that the pre-
sent exciting political contest, is about to
close. in order that quiet and repose from its
turmoils and heats may ensue, and that the
public attention may be called, for time,
at least to other matters. The people have
been almost constantly occupied, for two or
three months past, with the merits and
claims Of, and the dement's and objections 10.
parties and candidates-and in the discus
sion of these matters, reason and Judgment
were, in many instances, showed aside by
the intrusion of passion and prejudice
The contest has not always been conducted
in the manner in which our best citizens
would have desired to see it carried on. But
errors, like this, are inseparable, we sup
pose, from popular contentious. As far,
however, as one side of the question is con-
cerned, we may be permitted to say, that
the Wings have made most noble and gal
liant fight, and that their leaders and stan
dard bearers have borne themselves with 4
courage and zeal worthy of all praise. The
gentlemen on our State Ticket deserve not
only the respect but the gratitude of their po-
ltical friends, and it would be a dereliction
of duty not to accord to them a generous and
hprrty sunnort
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

1919 w lo''--f ''"'T '''''-'''
Showing an average expenditure l'r
each and every year of the last four years
of Sl4,0l7 ,32j, more than the entire cXpen-
dture of the whole four years of the much
abused administration Of John Quincy
Adams
The figures are facts. We challeng" the
closest scrutiny into their accuracy. They
fasten upon the Democratic rule. which has
burdened the country for the last six years,
IN enurmity of increased expenditure aud
waste of the public money unparalleled IN ITS
previous history,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The six acting midshipmen who were dis
missed from the navy for being participants
in ;arring and feathering one of their com
rades, at the Naval Academy in April last,
have been reinstated to their former posi-
tinps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
herrtY SunnOrt.

The speeches delivered by Mr.. Wiley. the
Wing candidate for Lieut. Governor, since
he has been in the eastern part of the State,
have given him reputation and fame as an
orator and statesman. As the Richmond
Wing says, no party ever put forward
more able, more excellent, more accept
able ticket in all respects than the great con-
servative Opposition party Of Virginia in
the present contest. In GoGGIN, WILEY,
and Preston. we have candidates of whom
we may we'll be proud, and whom it should
be our special delight to honor with our votes
at the polls on Thursday. We invoke our
friends throughout the length and breadth
of the State, to rally to their rescue with the
utmost zeal and enthusiasm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The shipment of specie during the past
week was unusually heavy. In addition to
the amounts taken from New York, the Nj
agara, which left Boston on Wednesday last,
for Liverpool took out 81 ,040.0O0, making
the total shipment to Europe last week, 50,
055 2SS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

A MYsrERY.-The sink Of No. 10 c.
lumba street, the premises on which h"
mutilated body and thighs Of female w"r"
found, as reported in another part Of thu
paper, has been examined by the scayrn
gers, who found in it the body of prema
fure born child, showing plainly that the
woman Was the victim of an abArtIonl,r
who had adopted the plan 10 hide his guilt
after causing her death. No cIu. to tn"
guilty party has been obtained.-N l. C""'
mkrcIQl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
An Exhibit of the Expenditures.

The Lynchburg Nirginian remarks that
exclusive of payments OH account OF the pub
lie debt, the expenditures Of the government
for the last ten years. ending the 3oth June
in each year have heen as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

Robert E. Scott, of Fauquicr. will address
the citizens of Alexandria, at Liberty Hall,
t,-night at 5 o'clock, on the questions involv-
e | in the present Guhernatorial contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

Henry Linhof, who last fall entered the
office of DR.. Roeke, his brother in-law, in st.
Louis, and shot him dead, for separating
from his sister under the pretext that she
was unchaste, was tried and acquitted, last
week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

1t is anticipated that in few days the Sec
rotary of the Treasury will propose to eap'-
talists to take reissue of treasury notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

a LANCE MuLE.-The largest mul" eyer
produced in the world IL now in Cincinnati.
II il mare mule, l9l hands high, AMI
weighs 1885 pounds. This extraorlInsFN
animal is the property Of Chares Frost o.!
Wayne county, Indiana, recently purchase
near Lexington, XIV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The one hundred and ninth anniversary
Of the birthday of Stephen Girard was ceis-
brated on Saturday, with unusual spirit, at
the Girard College, in Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

In searching for the body of his son. aho
was drowned through the explosion of the
St. Nicholas. Gen. G. W. Pillow discovered
twenty-three bodies. bat bis son has not yet
been found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The Utah news and private advices to the
18th ult., state the greater probability of Il
collision between the army and the citizens,
than has been manifested at any former pc
Rod in that Territory, even not excluding
the time when the faithful were marshalled
in the defence of Zion" The cause Of the
present trouble is the misunderstanding ex-
listing between General Johnston and Coy.
Cumming-the General believing that he
has authority for using the military on the
request of the Judiciary, independent of the
order of the Governor and the latter dispu-
ting that authority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

Three yirsinians, Col. Steptoe, Capt. IT,
W. Carr, and Lieut. Pegram, of the Army
have been ordered by the L. S. Government
to Sardinia, there to gather information from
the struggle about to be witnessed IN that
territory. Their duties will be similar TO
those Of the American Commission winch
WAS sent to the Crimea ON the same duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

Sixteen men, employed in the hoop-skirt
mandatory in the American Express Com
pany building, in New York, on Friday eve
ming, got upon the elevator at one of the
upper stories, to lower themselves to the first
floor Whilst descending. one of the rings
bv which the elevator was supported, sud
denly gave way. and the whole company of
men fell 10 the basement with frightful velo-
city. Charles Roberts and VIM. Wood had
each both legs broken. and Vim. Lacy had
one leg broken in two places. The others
escaped with ONLY slight injuries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

A large number Of bogus 81 50 gold
p;eces are in circulation, throughout this
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The death of Capt Geo. A. Paige. assistant
ouartermaster in the Utah reg iments, has al
ready been announced as having occurred at
Camp Floyd, on the 18th April. The burial
was conducted in most impressive martial
manner, and attended by the whole military
force of the camp. the Episcopal service being
read by Captain Simpson, of the Topographic
cal engineers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

Gen. Shields, L. S. Senator from Mlnneso-
ia, on arriving at Hastings on Sunday, the
Sth inst, found himself minus his pocket
book, containing draft on New York for
$4,000. and $500 in cash. 1t appears that
having taken his pocket-book out he lett 1t
ON the deck of the steamer, and somebody
rewarded his carelessness by making way
with it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

A good deal of bitter feeling exists in Ken
lucky among prominent Democrats. The
organ Of Mr.. Boyd, 1.-THE veteran Democratic
candidate for Lieutenant Governor publish
ed ut his own residence. in Paducah., has
come out in fierce onslaught upon all who
take ground in favor of non-intervention,
and does not even hesitate to hint harshly at
Vice President Breckenridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The Richmond Enquirer strongly objects
to some candidate in Richmond, because he
pas once Know Nothiny-''to which the
Richmond Wing rejoins by asking "what
will all those gentlemen Wings and DEMO
Gratis, who once belonged to the Know-Noth-
ing organization, think of this ohiection:--
There are many men in Richmond no~ coop
Grating pith the Enquirer's party, who were
FORMERLY Know NoTHINGs. and yet the En-
quirer seems to consider Know -Nothnglsm
the unpardonable SIM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The inventor of Luciter Matches, Mr.. John
Walker, of Stockton, England, recently died
at the age of IS. A journal of the neigh
borhood says, that this match discovery was
made by Mr.. Walker while experimenting
with various chemical substances, and for Il
considerable time he realized handsome
income from the sale of his matches in boxes
at Is. I'd. each. Professor Faraday, being
in the North, heard of the invention, and in
passing through Stockton obtained box,
which he took with him to London, advert
ing to it in one of his lectures; the discovery
became famous and was soon put to practi-
cal use everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

Robert E. Scott to Speak Tonight at Liberty
Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
ALEXANDRIA,:

WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY %. 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

The man who was arrested in New York
"a the person who made the late daring at
tempt to rob the express company, gives his
name rs Edward jackson. He is now in
the Tombs. lie has been identified as the
president of an extensive oil company i'll
Maiden Lane, who has recently had in his
employ two old express messengers. lie
accounts for the damaged condition of his
face by saying he had fallen down. MIR.
Keck. the agent who was assaulted, Is ex-
pected in New York, when it will be def
nitely ascer,ained whether he is the gentle
man who expected to help himself to $780,
600 or 500, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25

Mr.. Rarey. after performing before the
Royal family at Berlin, has gone on to st.
Petersburg, where his hands have been kept
quite full On the 10th, he gave a perform
ance before the Emperor and his family and
two of his brothers. besides several Princes
and Princesses The first subject was 4
horse who had just kicked his box to pieces
and killed his groom. and Mr.. Rarey exhib-
tied him, after few days training. rs ODE
dent as circus horse. and ready to obey
orders. which were given him from the other
end of the riding school. The second was
a wild, unbroken, entire horse, from the
steppes of Russia: and he. too. was COM
pletely suhdued in so short time, that the
Emperor not only expressed his qualification.
but ordered report I" he published IN the
papers. The Illustrated London News says
that Mr.. Rarey has finally concluded ar
rangements with the Horse Guards to teach
the British cavalry, and he returns for that
purpose to London on the lst of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-25
Total aggregate............4 a.%l:

Annual av. cNp'turc from
lSI, fn lS1p-t Irur- b.,,Jpu, ~
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-23
The Friend Of the General Reader.

We are in receipt Of the publications o Harper Bro
}. ApDleton * 90, Gould X Lincoln, Crosby, Nichols s
,o &C, aud shall Civ hones ices Of their puboa
our iud gment be fol ed the puIi and
norul worth Of any books noticed In our columns
HaoIth
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-23
Msrksts apdAgricultaraI News.
lis MeChQllcQl ADDearalCe,

Simply for the Market Reports, and especially for the
Ag icnurs Nei5s we believe the Farmer is worth much
more than to every 70 mer VINO reads IL.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-23
The AdmlnislralIon and the Mormon..

Iue n AdAutnlBLAalAou ana the n1OFhiOhBs
In noticing the fact that Judges Sinclair and
Cradelbaugh, of Utah, are on their way to
Washington, aud that Mr.. Hartwell, the Secre-
tary of the Territory, has arrived with intelli-
dtion of effairs in MormondOm, the Washing
ton Republic indulges in some truthful and
cutting comments. It is now more than two
years since the departure of an army for Utah,
and aside from fat transportation contracts,
nice profits in the purchase and sale of mules,
and other big stealings generally, nothing has
been accomplished. Says the Republic:
The mere statIoning of an army in Salt Lake
Valley accomplishes nothing beyond depicting
the National Treasury. Mormonism, instead OF
being repressed by it, thrives 80 much the more
In consequences of it. The Mormon Elders are
only making money out of it,
The legislative and Judicial power of the
Salt Lake Territory is still left in their hands,
They make the laws, and they control the
courts by controlling juries. The army can
do nothing but look on, idle, helpless, and dis
gusted.
A large part of this folly is attributable TO
the theories of Territorial Independence invent
II for PTo-Slayery purposes by such dema.
gogues as Cass and Doug glas, Nothing could
be permitted to be done to put down polygsmy,
lest precedent should be established for put
ting down Slavery, and the power Of the nation
over its own Territories was sacrificed to the
incomprehensible metaphysics of Squatter Sow
eFeignty. And 80 It has come to pass, that an
alien aud hostile Jurisdiction has been sustain
ed in the heart Of the continent, and command
ing the nstural routes Of trade and travel be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-23
sla.hlng Old brown When Down.

The brutality exhibited by the Yirginians at
Harper's Ferry was illustrated by the testi-
mony OF tho "F. F. "" Hunter, who swore
that he dragged the prisoner Thompson from
the protection of Miss Foulke and shot him in
the street like dog and the testimony OF
Lieut.. Green, who led the company of Marines
in the attack on the engine house, places that
chivalrous officer in the same ferociOus and
oowardy category. Here is bit of the testi-
mony of Lieut.. Green himself, during the Cope
land trial. The questions and answers ran
thus:
Mr.. scnnot-"YOu say that when Brown
was down you struck him in the face with your
sabeTl'
Lieut.. Green-"Yes, sir"
Mr. Scnnott--'This was after he was DOWN."
Lieut.. Green-"Yes, sir; he was down"
Mr.. Sennott-"How many times, Lieutenant
Green, did you strike Brown in the face with
your saber after he was down."
Lieut. Green-"Why, sir, he was defending
himself with his gun"
Mr.. Hunter-( attorney for the State) ~
hope the counsel for The defense will not press
such questions as these"
Mir Sennott-"Very well, sir
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-23
Ridioulous Reports at charIestOwn.


1t would seem as ii the fright of the Virgin
ians had given them ears of enormous length
The shiVsralrv catch up and magnify every sort
Of rumor, and act on them too. Thero are
now cavalry, artillery, and infantry enough at
CharlestoTn to form an imposing encampment,
and not a conspirator, incendiary, or rescuer
has been discovered in all the region round
about The dispatches from Charlestown yes
tefday afternoon are characteristic specimens
of the long ear genus. In substance they
are
from Gov, Chase informing him that 1000 men
are arming for a rescue under John Brown, Jr,
and will undoubtedly start for Charlestown.-
Gov. Wise is said TO have replied that if Gov.
Chase allowed them to cross the line, he would
proceed against him on acharge of treason.
Further--A despatch was also received on
Saturday from o s. Marshal Johnson, of Ohio,
stating that GOO to 1000 men were fitting for
rescue in that State under John Brown, Jr.,
Commander.
Gould anything be more preposterousl Gov,
Chase, of course, has sent no such dispatch,
and we are requested by U. 3, Marshal John
son 70 state that no such dispatch has been
sent by him.
Knowing how easily the shiVsrai'y take a
scare some misehieVous operator probably re-
solved on giving big one. tH