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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09
Letter from Richmond.

Correspondence Of tie 4leraRdriG Gazette.
RICHMOND, Feb. THE House Of Dele
gates to-day, agreed that on and after to-
morrow, they will meet at IL o'clock, A. NJ,
so as to begin to expedite the public bust
ness. The Senate has agreed to take up the
Covington and Ohio Railroad bill on Thurs
day next, and presume, the internal inn
proyement bills will then be voted on. The
report of the first Auditor will be in BY that
time, and it is thought that the alarm that
has been raised about the state of the Fl
nances will soon be quoted. | have no
doubt of the ultimate passage of the bill by
the Senate.
The Pittsylvania Railroad Bill for 500, 600
State subscription, was defeated to-day, ayes
81 noes "a. This is new work.
The Committee on Courts OF Justice, on
Saturday reported bill, authorizing the gov
ernor to hire out the two years white ConSicts
from the Penitentiary on the Public works.
If this bill becomes law, it will relieve the
penitentiary of good many occupants, and
enable them to have healthy exercise. with a
shovel and spade, on the Coyington and
Ohio Railroad and James River Canal.
The House passed to-day, joint resolu-
ton which goes into the Senate tomorrow
allowing ali the volunteers at Charlestown
one months pay for days service; two
months for 10 days; three months for 10
days. 1t Will pass the Senate tomorrow.
"A LOCKER ON"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

Some of the Democratic leaders do not
seem to care much about Saving the Union"
at all' but there are others very anxious to
effect that desirable object, provided the
Union can be saved" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
il, according to Gunter." 1t is sane qua
non, with them, that the matter should be
settled on Democratic principles, with Dem,
oeratic men, and by continuance of Demo-
cratic rule. There are, however, great
many plain, honest. intelligent people, who
think that there are other better, easier, and
speedier ways of "saving the Union"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

ACCIDENT AND Loss OF LIFE.-~A sad acct.
dent occurred in Middlescx county, in this
State, on the Goth ult. Two sons of W. I.
Vaughan. esq, and colored boy belonging
to Mr.. V. were engaged in navigating q
small loaded boat on the Piankitank river,
and when they had gotten about one hun.
dred yards from the shore--a high wind
blowing at the tims-the boat swamped and
went to the bottom with its cargo. The ell
der Of the sons and the colorsd boy succeeded
in keeping aHoat until the sail rose to the
surface when they seized it and hsld on
for several hours. They were fortunately
rescued from their perilous situation, though
insensible to feeling when aid was rendered
The younger one had attempted to swim to
the shore. but had not advanced more than
twenty yards when he sank and was drown
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

In the Senate, on Tuesday communica-
ton was read from the House of Delegates,
to the effect that ii had passed House bills:
for the relief of Stephen Shinn, for furnishing
supplies for Captain Fairfax's company pre-
yious to being mustered into the service
Of the United States during the Mexican
war.
B. 3. Douglass, who represents the list
senatorial District, appeared in his seat for
the first time, having taken the customary
oath before Ro Nj. Burton, esq, Justice OF
the Peace.
The following bills were reported from
committees:
To enforce the collection of arrearages due
to the Commonwealth from internal improve
ment companies
House bill making an appropriation Of
$4,000 to the Richmond Medical College
The following bills were passed, viz
Authorizing the consolidation of the Balti-
more end Ouio and Northwestern Virginia
Railroad Companies; making an appropria-
ton to the University of Virginia OF 500,
| 000-one-fourth Of said sum to be expended
yearly till the sum appropriated i exhaust
ed
The following petitions were presented and
referred, of John Henry and others, for the
relief of Mathew Rust, of Clarke county
| certain citizens ask the General Assembly
to exempt Mathew Rust, who keeps tavern,
| from the payment Of any license, as ne IS an
old soldier - years of age; that by sickness
and death all his darkeys have been lost;
that he was helpless family, and all travel
has been taken off his road by reason Of the
railroads
The bill regulating the inspection Of -four,
and prescribing the duties Of the inspectors,
was made the order Of the day for Monday
next.
In the House of Delegates, adverse re
ports were received to placing dentists on
the same footing with other professions in
Virginia; to re-assessing the lands Of this
Common wealth.
A bill extending the corporate limits Of the
town Of Staunton.
Senate bills were passed authorizing the
Hardy and Winchester Turnpike Company
to change the location Of its road west OF
Wardensville; Incorporating the laucluse
Gold Mining Company IN Orange county
The bill making an appropriation ct SlOO,-
900 to the Pittsylvania Railroad, came up IS
the order Of the day
The bill was defeated ayes 81, nays Oh
The vote was reconsidered and laid on the
table.
The joint resolution offered by Mr.. Sed-
DON fixing the pensation Of non commits
stoned officers, who served during the Har-
per's Ferry invasion and at Charlestown, as
follows: For Is days service, three months
pay for ten days service two months pay;
and to all who served shorter period, one
months pRy.
The resolution was adopted-Ayes H.
nays l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

From the voluminous correspondence be-
tween Mr.. Stockton, United States minister
at Rome, and the Papal government, relative
to the complaint lodged by Mr.. Perkins
against the pontifcal troops. for offences
against his family and property at the cap
ture of Perugia, it appears that Cardinal
Antonelli made suitable apologies and repa-
ration for the injury, and that the demand
for the arrest and punishmentof the soldiers
accused, was eventually dropped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The Senate committee on the Judiciary,
have agreed unanimously to report the bill
amending in several important particulars,
the act for establishing the Court of Claims.
This bill was proposed by Mr.. Phillips, OF
Alabama, and will have the effect to render
the Court of Claims what it is desirable that
it should be, tribunal for the adjustment OF
matters in controversy between the United
States government and individual citizens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

Appointments to the Naval Academy to
the number of one hundred and twenty-five,
will be made this year from those congress
sional districts which have no midshipmen
in the service, or have had but one appoint
ment prior to 1858. The full number allow
ed by law would be appointed were it not
for the limited conyeniences at the Academy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

DR.. David Porter Heap. of Washington
city, D. c., son Of the late DR.. S. Heap, who
was for many years U. 5. Consul for the
Regency of Tunis, Barbary, has been ap-
pointed British Vice-Consul fer the port OF
Pensacola
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The Louisville Journal says:--"The Wash
ington States says the South never had q
grievance imposed upon her from which she
was not relieved by the Democratic party as
soon as it became manifestly such That
accounts for the party policy of the last IF
teen or twenty years, in never renominating
President for second term"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09
Il Al Il 1T 5
RAW BONE SUPER PHOSPHATE Of L.4.

MASLgAGTt RED tEOH
UNBURNED BONES
BAUGH Il SONS,
Wholesale office III 4 store, No ~, South Wis.,.
PHILA DELPHI
Cash price S45 per 1000 lbs, ut I'll.
IN the preparation III thi. Valuable M
i BONES arc used in their RAW STATE
They have never been BOILED oR ClI.a.
They arc taken - nature has made them .'..
with powerful Machinery, and subjected II I
cess, by which while All the virtue q the I'll.
retained, Fertilizer is procured, Furnishing
CONCENTRATED and SOLUBLE PORN tac t"y
pensable ingredients for the growth z! i.lA.
enriching the soil, viz: rHOsPHORID ACID AN.
MONA. These tNO ingredients, Us tae
"BA L HIS RAW BONE SlPLhi"
PLATE" are given 10 the soil 10 All their
,renyh ant purity, They assiraiIate a. "
the soil, furnish all Ihe neeltul Ammoai"
growing crop, giving it ample iuAuriauee w
the land permanently benefited - tha, \
senoe can be traced for years Afterwards.
PHlLADA., Aug Jih
"Baugh's Highly Improved Super PAo'I''
Lime" being made by process when W.
triTed ia my Laboratory, an acquaint'"
qualities. regard i a. superior ~ y soI'. =.
phate made from bono ash 81 burned 1'-
cause tho moro valuable portion 81 orgauc
i not destroyed in B4ughs Super PhosPa-'
JAS {. Boom
Practical and Anuiyt.ca y
Tho Pennsylvania State Agriculture Il.
~ their recent State fair, awarded "baus.
Bono Phosphate, 4 diploma oftrst tla'''
il is truly worthy. Circulars sent free All III
ton, containing full directions, a. Il. ...
saS- We recommend Farmers aud Psi
purchase VI our Agents, nearest them. .6N,
BAUGH 4 'o
No. 30 South Wharyes Phla..oS
For sale by WIN. u. fuN - i,a
feb S-d3m A'eE"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The constitutionality Of the recent act OF
the Legislature of Maryland, in relation to
the Police Department of Baltimore, will be
tested before the proper judicial tribunal
Able counsel have been employed on both
sidea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

Skating matches have been introduced on
the park at Boston, affording great amuse-
ment and recreation to thousands of citizens.
On Saturday last there were two matches;
the first was for ladies, with two prizes for the
best time for half mile, and the second
was for gentlemen, for five miles, or ten
times around the track. For the first race
the prizes consisted Of silver goblet, valued
at $25, and pair Of skates valued at $40
The second prizes were silver goblet, worth
$35, and a pair of skates valued at $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

Archbishop Dixon, the Roman Catholic
Primate of all Ireland, has issued mani
festo to the Catholics of Drogheda, in
which he denounces Napoleon III. and his
course towards the Pope. He declares that
the prison of Ham, rather than the palace of
the Tuileries, is the proper place for the
Emnernr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The famous Black Doctor has been found
guilty by the Courts of Paris, and sentenced
to heavy fine and imprisonment for practicing
medicine without diploma, illegally per-
forming the functions of pharmaceutist,
and swindling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

Coppic. brother of the Coppic, lately exc
cuted at Charlestown, and for the arrest Of
whom, a requisition was sent on to the Gov
ernor of Iowa, has made his escape to parts
unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The opportune discovery that the roof of
st. Paups Church, in Detroit. was unsafe,
has probably prevented great catastrophe.
The timbers were found to be 50 decayed
that the wood could be reduced to powder
by the simple compression of the hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The President has sent back, without his
approval, another bill passed at the last ses-
sion of Congress, Gin relation to the reno
val Of DISTINCTIONS from the mouth of the
Mississippi river"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

As far as heard from, the expression OF
Democratic sentiment, in Virginia, in favor
Of Gov. Wise as the Democratic candidate
for next President. far exceed in number,
the resolutions for any other person. Sena-
tor Hunter, however. has many warm friends
in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

It is said that the debt of Virginia has
been increased twenty millions of dollars
since 1852. At that time our State debt
was ten millions of dollars-now it is over
thirty millions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

Democratic meetings have been held in
Spotsylvania and King George counties,
sending delegates to the Richmond Demo
cratic Convention, expressing no preference
for next President, and favoring Southern
Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

ETlRGINIA-AtR Rules held in the Clerks Of
flee 81 the Circuit Court Of Alexandria Couu-
~, Oh the 9th day Of February, 1860; George X.
Wilmer, Edmund T. Wilmer, and Alexander II.
Slaymuker partners. doing business under the
firm Of q. h. Wilmer 1 Brothers, Plaintiffs against
Henrietta B. Owens and Thomas Marshall, detcn-
dants In Chaucery The object " this suit IL
to attach such debts Us are already duo or 10 be-
come due to the defendant, Henrietta r. Owens,
who j. 4 nonresident II the Commonwealth OF
Virginia from the other defendant, Thomas Mar
shall: also any other estate Of the said Henrietta
b. Owens, whether ia her own hands, 81 in tho
hands Of the othor defendant Thomas Marshall
to answer the future order Of this Court. Tho de-
PENDANT, Henrietta y. Owens, not having entered
her appearance, and given security according t.
the act Of Assembly and tho rules Of this Court
and il appearing BY affidavit that she is not 4 rcsi-
dent Of this State-H i ordered, that the said de-
tend4nt appear here within ono month after the
publication Of this order and do what is necessary
to protect her interest in this suit and that copy
Of this order be forthwith inserted in the Aexsn.
dria Gazette. newspaper published in the city of
AleXandria, once week for four successive weeks,
ana posted a. too front door Of the Court House
" this County.
Copy Teste; A. SINCLAIR, Clerk.
Brent J. KIS1ER, r. Y. tsb gw4F
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The Republican party" in New York,
have passed resolution complimentary to
Hon. H. w. Davis, for his recent vote for
Speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09
nIsSnLuTI0M

NIHB GO PARTNERSHIP heretofore eA.-4,
il undor the firm " r. H. MILLER son
CO., VAS dissolved BY limitaIiou On Tho TT Ulun
by The retirement Of WARWICK NJ STABLE.
and SAMUEL HOWELL As Il i imPor-
that tho business ii the late firm should be SELL.
W IL speedily - possible ail parties indebted u
confer great favor upon the subscribers II Il
early payment ot their account.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The rush of applicants for subordinate Of
ices in the Capitol. is said to DO greater
than was ever before known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

Rev. Mr.. Sturgeon, the great preacher,
has again been most unnecessarily writing
about Slavery in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

John w. Walker, an overseer, shot John
Owens, a merchant, dead, at Waynesborough,
(Ga. on Monday The sheriff, with posse,
attempting to arrest the perpetrator, met
with resistance and shot Walker dead,
wounding also his wife and child-the latter
fatally
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

At the annual distribution of the pictures
of the Cosmopolitan Art Association" on
Tuesday evening last, Herring's famous
painting of the Village Blacksmith fell to
Governor Wise, it is said. 1t is rich work
of art, worth some S. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

DR.. II. p. Cooke, son Of the late John X.
Cooke. ESQ.,. died suddenly at Charlestown,
on the 7th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

~ We have, on file for publication, sew
eral posticsl contributions. and miscellsne-
Gus articles. from correspondents. which will
AApaor. a. soon as we can find room for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

In 1851. Major B. F. Sperry, delivered a
speech in the South Carolina Legislature.
highly oomplimented by tho Washington
Union, then edited by Mr.. Richie, in which
he Major S. quoted from and criticized Sc
vsrely speech delivered BY Col. Memmin-
ger, in which he (Col. N.Y. had declared
that che had rather South Carolina was at
tsehed to the government of Great Britain,
as she was previously to the Revolutionary
War, than to remain member of this Un'on!!
The speech is published in the Petersburg
IHtelligencer. This goes 10 prove that Coz.
Houston is not far wrong when he says that
South Carolina politicians Of the nullifca-
tion school, however honorable and respec-
table they may be, are not exactly safe
guides for those, who wish, if possible, to
preserve the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

On the 4th instant, the machine shop OF
the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad
Company. at Connellsville, was destroyed by
fire. 1t is supposed to have caught from
sparks from locomotive. A letter says
-Four engines were in the shop-the No. 5,
considerably damaged; the No. /, undergone
repairs, and damage not heavy; camel
engine, belonging to Ross Winans, OF Balti-
more, and the IN. Ewing" belonging to
Mr.. McAleer The loss is variously estimated
at from $1,000 to 81 900; no insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09
Con- NCNICATEO D..
VIZ. 5. Brown, Secretary

COMMUNICATED.
At meeting Of several citizens of Alex
andria, held on the 9Th instant, composed Of
men, free, white and q, Of sufficient in
telligence to know their legal privileges, and
duties Of citizens, and Of sufficient indepen-
dence to maintain them, and not dependent,
in any way, upon the present Administration,
or protesting to be It's apoioglsts or supper
tiers, it was unanimously
| Resolced, That Lewis Mckenzie the Delegate
| from this county, had perfect right together
with Others consisting Of several Of the best anu
most patriotic members Of tho Legislature Of \ II
ginia. to request John Minor Bolts to give his
views on the present condition ~ the country, ana
the public occurrences ot the times
Rrsolred, That John Minor Bolts had a perfect
right to respond to that request, and that, IN thus
RESPONDING, although We DO not endorse All his
opinions As we are not in the habit OF swearing
fealty to every man be told some home truths
respecting the party in power-which accounts
"for the milk in the cocoon nut.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
Ea- WHIG AND AMERICAN MEETING
"A meeting Of thc Wing and American party
Of Alexandria, will he held THIS EVENING, At
SAREPTA HAIL. 1t u o'clock, y consider the
action Of the Democratic meeting towards LEWIS
MCKENZIE, Esq teb PIT
np- CANDIDATES NOTICES. Persons who
send nominations Of themselves u friends for Of
fce viii, to insure their publication, enclose the
amount they wish to invest in the publication
One dollar will pay for three Insertions in that
proportion for longer time, unless i i to be con
! 1,,!,..
duotion will be made on the regular rates
Gs-NOTICE.-Th mombers Of sarepta Lodge
/. D. D. f. are hereby notified t. assemble a
their Lodge room, this day, Thursday the 9Th
instant nj one o'clock to attend the funeral ~ their
late Brother Past Grand Richard Jayns. The
officers and members Of Potomac Lodge, fra
ternally invited TO unite. By order
| feb 1t K. |. SMITH. Secretary.
ess~ SUPERINTENDENT OF AS.-The
undersigned offers himself for reelection to the
offce If Superintendent of Gas From biz expe-
Renee he feels confident that ho give full ga
| tssaction to the public.
feb 9-2swte" \. ". SMITH.
So. HANDS LINE-FOR PHILADEL-
<EtsSPHIA-Thes steamer JAMES JEROME
will leave on her regular day Saturday, lth inst
WN H. FOWLE & SON,
feb std No. South Wharves
wy CUMBERLAND COAL.
w ARE prepared 70 furnish cargocs Of best
quality Georges Greek COAL AT lowest rates.
WM. II. FOWLE son,
feb , No. l. South Wharycs
000O COUNTRY BACON.
| HUUU POUNDS very superior, cured for fam
| ily use Just received, and for sale
Also, 80 bushels prime MILLFEED, weighing
| 30 lbs 10 the bushel, by ISAAC PAUL,
| febS corner Of Union and Queen streets
DEACH-BL0W POTATOES. 800 bushels q
| ehgice quality. for salo by
fehs WM II FQWLE & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09
BROWNING, MOORE 8 CO.,
4 I " ! ! y Y u = Il =
EAR TIE SALE AE NEGROES

VIII give their undivided attention T. the sale
Of Negroes I:c~ Office On Franklin, few doors
below Wall street.
Keepers To:-C. J. Browning, late Of Kappa
hammock county; +. q. Moore. Of the late firm Of
Harris ( Moore: !. l. Voolfolk, 81 Orange coun-
~: 2. S. Dawson, Nelson county.
Richmond feb colin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
n accordance with the provisions Of the Char
ter. the annual meeting Of the ALEXANDRIA
LIBRARY COMPANY, viii be held at the Lii
brary Room, on MONDAY, February 10Th. on
which occasion an election will be held for q
Pre- sdent and eleven Directors, to serve for one
wear. and until others are chosen in their places.
4 full attendance Of the Stockholders is desira-
BILE. JAMES A. CLAhklDGE,
feb did rSent Librarian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09
EARTHENWARg, CHINA. AND GLASS

EARTHENWARE, CHINA. AND GLASS
HNHE UNDERSIGNED have formed l.f
Il partnership for conducting The above g.o.
meas, al the On SIAsn, NJ. ~ RNO sG.tt
ALEXANDRIA.
The experience 81 our Senior, for thirty .sy..
years IL his 6GsHssS uiOHe, with long cstabil,.4
correspondents, Authorizes t. say that %. i
clities and means Tor doing this business are ey.-
to auy house % tho continent. We pledge
solves 70 our fellow citizens 81 The CcmmOnRcag
and others, to sorye them with integrity and -i.
ity, and in 3 manner that shall compare iayoa
with similar establishments il No,tber, u.,
whether - q variety 3; assortment quality
goods, oil moderation ID prices.
Our SPRING Importation has been dispas..
by the ship annie Laurie, from Liverpool la..
t. Alexandria. and our arrangements are s.s1
- enable Is q got our goods hereafter W.T..
this port.
W. only ask Southern merchants aul 9,a.H
examine our stock u goods, and The pr.cesH.
mand for them, which arc settled sud uut.
W. ask no patronage unless We can SATISFY !.
i is deserved X. II. MILE
III u MILLER
las- The Oh frm uamo d X. n. ULL.
son x IT,, will DE- continued.
Alexaudris. mo o.
F0WLE CO., Alexandrla, va,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
j KINDS OF
FERTILIZERS,
Have now On hand, ana viii continue 81
direct from he Lsiord., their usual fu.i ,ap.
NO. / PERUVIAN GUAE0
Also,
sOHgRERO GUAEO
Direct from the Island If sambrero. iar
sole agents tor this article il this city
They have also On hand,
COLUMBIAN GUAHO.
a. a. and a. MEXICAN GIANo
ELIDE ISLAND, or
CALIFORNIA II \.
JARVIS ISLAND, ~
AMERICAN q 4.
AFRICAN GUANO.
All Of which they aro prepared q turns.
heretofore, At a. low rates they can II X.
any market il the country
feb 4-o0tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-09

The late advices from Captain Page, com,
manding the United States exploring expe-
dition in the interior Of South America, were
dated on board of the Argentina, at Conner
tiles, on the 30th of November. The gener,
al health of the crew and officers was good
Captain Page states that the explorations
had been greatly extended in the head
waters of the Paraguay, ascending to Cuiaba,
two thousand miles above tide-water. The
steamer Alpha, one of the vessels of the ex'
petition, was at Argentina, to be put in con
dition for defence against Indian arrows.