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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
Mechanical Power Of Coal.

In a recent review III an Edinburg Month
ly, of Professor Rogers report Of the coal
fields of North America and Great Britain,
there is q calculation of the mechanical
force of ton of coal, and the great indus
trial addition it makes to the production and
accumulation Of the wealth Of country
Each acre of coal seam, four feet in thick
ness, and yielding one yard net OF pure coal,
is equivalent to 5000 tons, and possesses 4
reserve of mechanical strength in its fuel
equal to the life labor of 1000 men. Each
square mile of one such single coal bed con-
tains 100000 tons Of fuel, equivalent to
the labor of 100000 of men for twenty
years The entire latent strength resident
in the whole annual produce of the coal mines
of England, is equal to the labor of 400 ,OOO,-
900 of strong men, or more than double the
number of adult males now upon the glade.
This shows the prodigious service that this
mineral renders to civilization, and It also
proves how inexhaustible are the power and
resources of Virginia, where 50 much Of
this valuable product is deposited 4 life
time of hard human work may be represen-
ted by 5000 days, equivalent to the force of
three tons of coal In the forcible language
Of the reviewer, "a man may stand at his
own door, while an ordinary quantity OF coal
is being delivered, and say to himself, there,
in that wagon, lies the meneral represen-
tative Of my whole working lifes strength"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The "True Issue, published at La Grange,
Texas, copy of which has been laid upon
our table, contains several notices of the
death by the hands of J. r. Burns, of Mr..
Cola Bruin, (which we mentioned some days
since,) and the escape and recapture of
Burns, the proceedings of an Indignation
meeting of the citizens, &C., &c. Mr.. Bruin
was highly respected where he lived, and
his murder has created much excitement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

RAREY At PARIS.-The Paris correspon-
dent of the Boston Evening Journal under
date of Feb. 2, writes.-"Mr. Rarey gives
an exhibition of his wonderful powers to-day
and all Paris is going there-at least it would
seem SO, for every first class ticket is taken
though they were at l0f, each, and few Of the
second class, which are at Of, EACH are left.
When he leaves Paris he goes to Arabia, to
test his power with the widest horses he can
find there, and, as he says, "to show the dus-
XIV Arabs what white man can do. lie
must have made an enormous fortune
over here-rand certainly he deserves it."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

Vice President Breckenridge has written
a note, giving an account of the assault of
Mr. Edmundson, of Virginia, upon Mr..
Hickman, in which he (Mr. B.. interposed,
and assisted in preventing any thing farther
than momentary collision. He winds up
his note, by saying, that "the sum of the
business is, performed a kind and good
natured act, and have been extensively
abused for ito which he might have ad-
ded-a result which often follows the per-
formance Of such an act
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.-DeSriug 10
Y curtail ny farming operations, | offer tor sale
tile following TRACTS OF LAND
ND. !. BEN NENJ L known lis the Glasscock
Farm containing 1861 Ut the best quality ~
Upper Fuuquer land. The improvements consist
~ of i brick DWELLING, beautifully situated,
81 WITH eight rooms four oi them I'D ~ ~ feet
square stone kitchen, servants houses, &C., &c.
There l. an abundance Of wood and water most
of the fencing Is ol stone. The land j. in high
state III improvement. A purchaser caR rent out
ans portion ii the Land tor half the crop, resery-
ing T. himself III the Improvements, and the part
III grass; ami the portion ii grass can always be
rented out tor pastures. Ben Venue adjoins my
Grassland" farm, upon which | reside, and i
about three aud halfmiles from RectOrtOmn Sta
ton, ou the Manassas Gap Railroad
M. >. CAMANCHE, containing about 300
acres, near Aide, Loudoun county. II j. within
half mile ~ tie Little River Turnpike, and
quarter n Il mile FROM Depot IN the contemplate
Ell Louloun Branch Railroad. Nearly the whole
81 il is Well setin grass, portion 4 very ola blue
Ia grass sod II is we'll watered. There il jill
---..a.ii small HOUSE with two rooms.
NJ. >. TIMBER LOT containing about so
acres, within quarter ola mile uf said Depot.
40. = IECUMSEH, part IL Loudoun and part
In Prince William, containing about ~ acres Of
red tree stone, except about tU acres. Nearly an
the cleared land i well set III grass. Ii is we'll
Watered, Bun Kun passing through the iarm.
There ure about j0acrcs 81 Bull Run bottom.
-, There i il good two story HOUSE, 81
a-5f feet square, Vi Red Free Stone, and i good
Oyer,eers house. Tie other improvements are
common. There is i good orchard. II il within
three miles III THE Little River Turnpike, p from
Alexandria aud ,x from Gainesville Station On
tile Manassas cap Railroad IL will be within
three miles ufthc SudIey Depot un tile indepen-
deut line ii said Railroad
y. T. Nly ,ou, q. =. Tebbs, d., has 4 tract Of
92Gl acres, adjoining Fccumsch, aud tile lands ~
Latham aud others. which he N tit sell upon very
reasonable terms. II IS If the best quality III red
free stone land about half Is ia timber and good
wool, and nearly al tile cleared land we'll set in
60 grass There j. upon il small HOUSE, with
III. three rooms.
10. ;. 4 TRACT OF LAND containing about
80 acres il Prince William county, On tie waters
" Eeabsco, adjoining tie lands IT u. Wroo and
others, about cr = miles from Occoquan. 1t il
All in wood, some of il very good timber, Of origi-
nal growth. There il Il saw mill adjoining this
tract.
Ny terms will Lc accommodating; a portion
being paid in cash, long credit will he given on
the deferred payne il well secured.
References: Alessrs q. N. Bas.able and Edward
4. Holton, Baltimore Md &. .. Tebbs, jr, War
reuton, Na and Daniel +. Hooe, esq, Alexandria,
Va. Ny Post Office is Midilcburg Loudoun coun-
Il, ia. Lieb 2-eolml SAML J. TEBBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

Rev. Joshua n. Danforth, formerly of this
place, has prepared very interesting me-
moir of David NJ. Wilson, for thirty years q
ruling elder in one of the Presbyterian
Churches in Washington. The memoir has
been published; and as the history of the reli-
gious life and experience of a Faithful
Elder" will be most acceptable not only to
the many friends Of the deceased, but to all
who read of the walk and conversation Of y
true and devoted Christian The work is
for sale at the book store of Mr.. George f.
French.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
An Innidant of l776.

Tie beautiful incident of our Revolution
airy history so touchingly related by the
Hon. Mr.. BoteIer, of Virginia, in his speech
in the House of Representatives on the 25th
ult., interested the esteemed Mrs. Sigour-
ney, Of Connecticut, 50 deeply, that she gave
to the story the attractive form OF poetry, Tor
the graces Of which her fine genius i 50
widely known, and has so often been exeni-
plifed in our columns. Many friends, hay
Ing perusod the etusion in the hands Of Mr..
Boteler, insisted on giving it to the public
through the Intelligoncer and it is therefore
subioined, together with her letter to Mr..
Boteler, consentng to its pubication.-Aa-
HsnaL LltelkileRcer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
BROWNING, MOORE { CO.,
POR THE SALE OF NEGROES

Win give their undivided attention to the sale
Of Negroes. .lU~ Office on Franklin, few doors
below Wall street.
REFERS roc. J. Browning. late Of Kappa
hammock county, y. c. Moore, Of the late drm Of
Harris Il Moore; J. T. Voolfolk, Of Orange coun-
IL; 2. 5. Dawson, Nelson county.
Richmond, feb colin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

FESTIVAL on THE 22D INSTANT, Is WAR
RENToN.-The Warenton Ridemen gave
their first entertainment on Wednesday even
ing last, and it was most splendid one
The supper was gotten up by Mr.. Charles
IL. Tavenner, who knows exactly what is
good to eat, and who, on the occasion, gave
every comfort to the inner man. Eloquent
speeches were made by Lieut.. b. H. Shack
elford, Col. VIM. II. Payne, 9. B. Tebbs,
Capt. John Scott, Lieut. Chas. Gordon and
Private James u. Blackwell, Of the Rifle
men. Every thing passed off most glorious
ly-- Wa1reHton Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

An extraordinary affair has occurred at
Hanover, says the Lockport Journal. Last
week respectable tradeswoman with two
children went to the police Office and stated
that she had murdered her brother in her
own house, and that she wished to be taken
into cuStody
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
HARrronn. Fchruary 30. $50.

M DEAR SuG ! thank you earnestly Tor the
letter Of the last survivor Of that patriot band who
nobly marched from the Ancient Dominion to the
all Ol Massachusetts il 1913. II i indeed very
kind Of you to send nae such precious gift. which
shall H. preserved with ms most treasured auto
graphs
| rccollect uo incident in our Revolutionary his
tory more graphic in lbs character than that with
which you nave - eoquently closed your speech
og the 2jthult The poem mentioned your note
Is entirely 1t your disposal and | an yours, with
great respect, J.. II. SiGotEEf.
Hon. ALEx. X. BorELEE, of Virginia,
House of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

A letter from New York says, that the
Seventh Regiment returned greatly DISCUS
ted with their reception and entertainment at
Washington The Committee Of Arrange
ments are said to have treated them in a
careless, inattentive manner, that was deep
" resented by the officers and men,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

Our Geographic dispatches, published last
Saturday, show that the storm Of the 22nd,
was very severe, and did considerable dam
age in many cities in the South and West
New Orleans, Louisville, Cleveland, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

Ann and Eliza, the two negro women re-
Gently arrested for the murder of Dr. Croxton
of Essex county, were tried at Tappahan-
mock on Monday last, and both sentenced
to be hung on Friday the 23d of March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The bill introduced into the Maryland
Legislature to make slaves Of the free ne
groes in the State, has very unceremonionsly
received its quietus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The bill relative to the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal has been defeated in the Senate
of Maryland by vote of ) TO 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The Dry Goods trade is said to have open
ed very actively in New York-more goods
sold to the South than ever,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

Does the House Of Representatives desire
to do one good thing this session ? Let them
turn in to-day, and elect Gales & Seaton
Public Printers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The receptions of the President on every
alternate Tuesday evening, will be continued
until the end of the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

We have received from an old friend, and
former resident of Alexandria, VIM j. Cox,
of Bermuda, late paper from that island.
His name brings up pleasant remembrance
Of former days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

Mr. Gideon b. Smith writes that the Lo-
Gusts will appear this year in New York,
Connecticut, New Jersey, part of Pennsyl-
yania, Maryland Anne Arundel coun-
ty to the middle of st. Mary's county; from
the Chesapeake to the Potomac River; Nir-
ginia-from the south part of Loudoun
county to the Roanoke River; from the Blue
Ridge to the Potomac River; North Carolina
&C., they will commence emerging in North
Carolina about the 10th of May, and few
days later for every hundred miles as we
progress North, until the LIST of June, in
Washington county, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
The Loss of the Hungarian.

BosToN, Feb 24.-The English papers re-
ceived by the Europa state that the llunga-
rian had large cargo and about 50 passen-
gers. The names Of the passengers are not
given.
The scene of the wreck is on Cape Ledge,
half mile off the shore Of Cape Sable,
which is an Island some five miles out
side Of Cape Sable Island, and twelve miles
from the harrington telegraph Office.
HALIFAX, February Electromagnetic
supplementary mail bags for New York and
Canada saved from the wreck Of the steam
er Hungarian, will be brought here for ar
rangement. The bags were burst open by
the sea and the letters are torn more OF less.
BARRINGToN, Feb. 24-Eyening.-Th
Nickerson says the steamers light was seen
stationary for some time, and then seen to
move. At day lighta large steamer was seen
ashore with one mast standing. Thinks he
saw men on it which went over the vessels
side soon after daylight.
1t is reported that the Stewards pocket
book has been picked up, containing some
of the passengers names Tie bodies Of a
small child and a man. the latter supposed
to have been fireman, have been found
Portions of the mail and cargo will be saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
oSGREss.-Neither House of Congress
was in session last Saturday.

Last Thursday night, during the violent
snow storm, Mrs. George Helper, of Fisher
vile, New Hampshire, escaped from her
nurse while in state of somnambullsm, and
precipitated herself into a well forty feet
deep. She had within two weeks been
blessed with twins, and had always feared
that her other children would fall into the
well. 1t contained two feet of water. Mrs.
Helper was extricated, without having sut-
fered any material injuries.
Another proscriptive measure has just
been defeated at the South. \ bill recently
passed both Houses of the Florida Legisla-
ture for the expulsion of the free negroes OF
the State, but the Governor would not aihx
his signature to the act and the measure
failed. After commenting on the occurrence,
the Pensacola Observer says: "The news OF
its failure was received by large number
of the good citizens Of this place with the
most lively manifestations of satisfaction"
We do mot see what right the newspapers
have for speakingof Mr.. John Janney, OF
Loudoun, as the venerable Janney," mean
ing as they evidently do, that he is an old
man. When they say that he is an honest,
true, patriotic, noble hearted Wing, they
only say what is correet-but venerable -
we protest against the term Why, he is
not now very youmg man, to be sure; but
we choose to call him in the prime of life
he will not be entitled 10 the honorable APP
pelation of venerable" for years to come
and we are quite sure, he will agree with us
cheerfulIy. AS for his gray hairs, that be-
come him so well, he has worn them from
his youth upwards If this sort Of thing
goes on, we expect next to see bald headed
men called venerable" merely because
they happen to have mo hair on the top Of
the head in the place where the hair ought
to grow" 1t is really incumbent upon all
who are getting on the shady side Of life, to
make common cause with Mr.. Janney, and
placing themselves under his lead, in this
venerable" cause, contend against the use
of such term by Young America" II
should be applied only to the venerable
Bede," and such worthless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The BANK or PENNsYLyANIA.-The bones
Of the defunct Bank OF Pennsylvania have
been picked clean by the lawyers and other
litigants. Last week the Auditor made re
port of the first account Of the assignees-
There is a cash balance Of about 81 1872 in
their hands, of which 3,454 90 TO pay com
missions, fees, and expenses; -, G95 to Far
mum & Co., leaving 1906 for distribution
among the note holders. depositors, and other
the Attorney General steps in and claims eve
rything for the State as the first creditor to be
paid. Many of the creditors also except to
this mode Of distribution, SO that litigation
has fairly set in, The stockholders have
long since abandoned all their interest Of the
$1,000, 900, and are no ways affected by the
question of who now gets the assets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The Democratic Convention of the Fourth
Congressional District of Maryland (Balti-
more, at It's recent session, passed. among
other resolutions, one denouncing a Certain
faction, protesting to belong to the Democra-
tic party of Baltimore, which has for some
years past been noted for persistent efforts
to control the action of the party for selfish
purposes, and has become famous for its
preternatural activity at ward meetings, its
unscrupulous combinations before elections,
and its total ineficiency in the hour of dan
ger and difficulty" 1t is said that the Dele
gates from Maryland to the Charleston Con-
vention will vote for Douglas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

COINCIDENCE AND CONTRAST. The wills ol
Fontainc Beckham, esq, and Old John Brown
were produced for record at tile same court,
in Jefferson county, Va, and are il the same
book, Browns following Beckham s. In
announcing this, the Virginia Free Press
says:
The whole Of Mr.. Backham will is in re-
gard to slaves, whose freedom he was effect
Ing. II states, III the first place that isaac
Gilbert, slave, the property Of Miss Susan
r. i. Harding having placed ia this (B.'s)
hands, the sum Of 81 100 for tile purchase
and of his lIsaac's) wife and children--he
having made the purchase and received 4 bill
ut sale of said slaves -the object of which
purchase was to secure to said lsaac, his wife
and children, their freedom And he pledges
himself either TO mamumit, or to convey To
said Isaac, by proper bill " sale, his wife
and children, whenever requested by Isaac,
81 ia case Of his death, by his vile Sarah.
The Press here quotes from Mr.. 4. ) viii
III which lie directs that immediately on his
death the slaves shall be set free. The same
paper says:
The contents or John Browns viii il simp-
II the conveying all his personal property
And what 10 you think, reader, are the iavors
70 be bestowed upon our community? Why
200 Sharp's rifles; 200 rcyolyers. and 1000
o. 500 pixies. Such is tie contras! The first
blood shed BY Brown and his gang was that
Of the unofending Hayward Shepherd,
free negro; and the last that III Fountain
Beckhum, esq, who did not even draw
trigger against the murderous wretches, and
who was shot down without moments OPP
portunity y offer one single word u his
Maker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

FIRE Els RlcuHoND-A About o'clock +.
H., o. Friday, fire broke out in the drying
room Of Mr. John $ Walkers Tobacco Fac
tory, On Seventh street, between Main and
Cary streets. The house was entirely con
suined together with a small brick building
next ID il, which was occupied is al office ~
DR.. VIM Wilson
The books and papers Of Mr. Walker were
al saved Ills loss i about 81, 600 In
sured in the different Offices of this city tor
$4,000 ~ Richmond Enquirer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

DECREE ENTERED The decree rendered
by tie Special Court of Appeals Oh Monday,
February 9th, in the case ofthc Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
pany appellants, rs. the Virginia Central
and Orange and Alexandra Railroads, ap
pellees was yesterday entered u record ii
tie Circuit Court 81 this city Tho case
was decided On the merits Of an appeal from
the decision Of the Judge oc the latter court,
which decision refused to the APPELLANTS tie
advantage Of the through travel" from
Washington, y. Z. The decision Of the
Court u Appeals in favor Of the appellants,
will involve possible loss Il the appelees
or from $4,000 ~ 100000 Appellants
costs in court 81 appeals S231 w. -Hirl.
DiSpaiH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
STRAWBERRY VALE INSTITUTE,

HSTABLISHED and conducted 81 successfully
IL by the late Mrs j. L. CAN'T, will be con
tinued on the same plan, aud under the same dis
,ipiue, by Miss C0RNELIA PEACE, and her
Assistants.
The School will lie matronised by Mrs A. b.
RICHARDS and CHARLOTTE WILSON, as-
sisted by 4 beard OF Trustees, consisting Of w. w.
Ball, esq. L. D. Means, ur. Wm. McVeigh, Hen
~ Jenkins, and ". Il. Moore. Mr.. L. ~ Means,
will aot as treasurer Ut the Institute.
Fairfax county, teb l6-eOtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
NIGHT SESSION.

The discussion upon Mr.. Cranes resolu-
ton, was concluded about halfpast lOo'clock.
The question was then put TO the Conyen-
ton and scale vote taken, which resulted
in the rejection of the substitute by large
majority. A committee of three was ap-
pointed to scale the vote and report to the
convention the number Of votes cast, on Satur-
day morning at 10 o'clock, to which hour the
convention adjourned,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

sumed his remarks upon the pending propo-
s;tion. He affirmed that if the recommends
ton for the expression of preference had
been left out. the address of the National
Committee would have been acceptable to
all.
Mr.. Ro. +. Scott, of Fauquier, then ad-
dressed the Convention, in reply to Mr.. Crane.
but expressed his assent to a declaration OF
preference, if majority of the Convention
desired to make that declaration. Before the
conclusion of his able speech, Mr. Scott gave
way to Mr. Lennon, of Campbell, who pro-
posed recess until s o'clock.
Mr. Lennon withdrew his motion at the
instance of Mr.. Ro. Ridgway, who offered
the following resolution
Resolved, That this Convention emphaticaly
disapproyes of the proposition now pending in the
Legislature of Virginia to send delegates to Con-
ference of the Southern States recommended by
the Legislature Of South Carolina.
The resolution was adopted with only a
few dissenting voices.
Mr.. John f. Lewis, Of Rockingham, offer
ed resolution, declaring that no gentle
man should accept the position Of delegate
to the National Convention, who did not
intend to support the nominee Of the Con-
vention.
Mr.. Hoage, of Pulaski, moved the indef-
mite postponement of the resolution.
Mr.. Lewis then withdrew his proposition,
for the present, and on motion Of Mr.. Lem
mon, the Convention took recess until
O'Clock p MI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27

The House passed bill Incorporating the
Seaboard Agricultural Society of Virginia
and North Carolina Among the resolutions
introduced WAS one t. inquire into the cxpe.
diency Of establishing branch ol the Bank
u the Valley il Richmond Tie merits of
he bill amending the charter 81 the James
River and Kanawha Company, were further
debated