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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

At Lockport, n. Y, last week, a Dr. Ores
we'll was on trial on the charge of murder
ing patient, whom he was called upon
or volunteered TO attend, by administering
strychnine. The trial resulted in verdict OF
manslaughter, the offence being probably an
aggravated case Of malpractice, 1t having
been shown on the trial that the accused was
addicted to intemperance. and was known
to be at times very drunk when he admins
tered his medicine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

1t is stated that there is man in Boston
who takes bath at one of the wharves re-
gularly every day at FIVE A. NJ, and five
PM. When there is no ice he dives from
a boat: if frozen over, he places carpet on
the ice, and goes in where there is an open
ing. He has done this at times during the
winter when the thermometer has stood eight
degrees below zero. lie does tor his health
and is rapidly recovering under the treat
menf. His disease is dyspepsia. and he has
been nearly year in the Massachusetts Hos
pital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

Mr.. Starke, the Commissioner from Mis-
sissippi to the State of Virginia, says in his
letter to the Legislature of our State, that
Mississippi does not wish to dissolve the
Union, but says that the Northern States
persist in a denial of our rights in the ter
ritories, and continueto repeat their aggres-
sions," and experimenting the election of a
Black Republican President Of the United
States, she desires the Southern States to
meet in Convention and consult as to what
is best to be done, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
Io,. English paper contains the follow

A late English paper contains the follow
ing in regard TO labor strikes in that country
Notwithstanding the severe lesson which
the strike in the building trade in London
placed before working men, it appears that
wisdom is not the certain result OF expert
ence, as the GOLFERS Of Glasgow have given
notice Of strike unless their wages are rals'
ed. In retaliation, the iron masters have de-
termiued to blow out every furnace III Scot.
land this month; aud unless better state OF
mind arises, we shall have the old struggle
over again, Of labor against capital, with
the same disastrous results"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

In the House of Delegates on Tuesday, the
House indefinitely postponed the considera-
ton of the bill (which had passed the Sen
ate) for the incorporation of the town of Ger
edos, in Wayne county. The House appoin-
ted committee of seven to receive General
Starke as the guest Of the State, and ordered
q large number of copies of documents con-
nected with bis mission. to be printed. The
invitation TO attend the Federal Capital was
laid on the table The subject of the boun-
dairy line between Maryland and Virginia
was referred to special committee. The
proposed tax on special business commonly
called the non-intercourse act) was further
debated, as was the bill amending the char
ter of the James River and kanawha Com
pany. Neither of the bills were finally ac-
ted on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

A correspondent Of the Rochester Ameri-
can, writing from Germany, says there is as
much intemperance on the continent of Eu-
rope, as in the United States, the difference
being only in the constitution of the people,
and in the fact that the liquor in general use
stupefes instead of maddens the victim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The translator of Michelets DAmoar has
just introduced to the American public anoth-
or and late work of the same author. 1t is
called La Femme, and may, in some sort, be
considered continuation or sequel Of the
other, as marriage is. or is supposed to be,
the SEQUEL of love.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
How's MY Aunt

b DIDNEY SoBErF
"IIo! conductor Of tie train
How's my aunt-my aunt,
whats your aunt, name, good .,g
Aud the date IF tie train wanr,
MY Aunt Jane
Who came in the cars tai, morn
She LETT in the early tram.
What care | tor the rest
Ny aunt-my aunt ], gon,
"What's the use ii being condu.l.,
If you don't know MS aunt,
You might a well b. lob,,crmla
Batting your traps II Nahant
Every fool on the early train
Ought to have known ms aunt
chow my aunt-my aunt
Who's responsible for her
Tell me, conductor; speak
Or, Ill have you in jail Tomorrow
Badges orno, conductor,
Conductor, or no badges.
III have you in inil Tomorrow
Speak Lowry dear 81 speak ..r
Why shouid ! speak loW, conductor
About mine own Aunt Jane
Conductor, retire
III send for the crier
To ,creech il an over the train,
Why shouid | speak low, conductor
"There. been i smash up' III the trs.r,
"Ill show you jus, where wc were grs,..
BY the bank there, just under the s4.
You may have the luck u detect,
Mid the fragments some Bit 81 ,gu- Y.
There an old parasol with The Sly Il. IA
Two boxes Of pills--and mixture ff
one leg half al ear al yld Shaw.
It's just possible those are yuas STUNT
"How'a my auHt-my aunt,
What care | Tor 4 smash III .la train
It's not the smash | want
"Illhayg aunt.r alive Il lc.5
Without any log. II witLou. auy aai
You nave her, that plain.
! say, how my auut
every one 10 the train wa. .r aeG
Minced, maugled mu-heI
How. my auu,-my aunt,
What care !,r the rest conduct.
I'm not their nephew
Neither are any I'll them her niece,
Lead Oil, conductor show me ,he np...
How my tuut-my aunt z'
E...r +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

4 The Richmond Enquirer says that Mr..
Douglass substitute for Gen. Chapman's ex-
preston of preference for Gov. Wise, was
defeated in the late Democratic Convention
by majority of 1862, "and the vote of pre-
ference was thus virtually adopted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

An enterprising citizen of New Jersey
has prepared ponds for the purpose of raising
frogs for the table. The posterior limbs are
Invested of their natural covering and sent to
New York, where they readily command the
price of 81 per hundred at wholesale. Frogs
are becoming common article of food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

Four hundred and sixty English clergymen
have signed petition, presented by Lord
Ebury, asking for commission to revise the
book of Common prayer. On the other hand
the clerical declaration against the proposed
revision has already received between six
and seven thousand signatures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

On Thursday night of last week, the hors-
es, corn, fodder, farming implements, barns,
stables, &C., of John d. Christian, esq, at
MARI Hill, New Kent county, Va, were de-
stroyed by FIRE. j. A. Clayton, of Surry, a
guest of Mr.. c., lost pair Of horses valued
at $3.50, and came near perishing in an at
tempt to rescue them. A slave has been ar
rested as the incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

In the Senate, on Tuesday, an invitation
was read inviting the Legislature TO be pre-
sent in Washington city, February End, at
the inauguration of the Equestrian Statue
of Washington. 1t was laid on the table.
A number of bills were reported, among
them one by Mr. August, amending the char
ter ofthe city Of Richmond, and reorganiz-
ing the Hastings Of said city. The Cover
nor sent in certain documents connected with
the mission of General p B. Starke. The
Senate refused to postpone indefinitely the
bill laying tax on oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

Rev. Mr.. Harris, whose name has been for
many years connected with Spiritualism in
the United States, has been bitterly denounc-
ing the so called system in public discourse
in England, report of which is given, with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

In the Senate Of Virginia on Tuesday, the
petition of Mary Ann Higdon and other cit
liens of Alexandria, was presented asking
that a pension may be allowed her on account
of the death of her husband by reason of
exposure at Charlestown during tho late
frcuh1au
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The Sixth Election District Democratic
Convention, is TO be held in Richmond on the
4th of April. The Eighth District Conven-
ton. at Tappahannock, Essex county, on the
Sd Monday in March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

We are sure that all our readers will be
gratitieu at the perusal of the beautiful tn
butte to the memory of the late Lord Macau-
lay, which we copy from the last number OF
the Endenburg Review, and which occupies
q portion of our columns to-day. Ii was in
and through the Edenburg Review that the
deceased won his first literary laurels, and
established his fame as one of the most
brilliant and accomplished writers in our
language; and it was every way proper, that
in its pages there should be placed such
record Of the genius and talents of Macaulay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The most important part of the testimony
in the case of Judge Stump, before the Mary
land Legislature, (being the manuscript of
the minutes) has been stolen from the desk
in which it was locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The Winchester Virginian says that the
appointment of Mr.. Blythe. as General Su-
D erintendent Of the Alexandria, Loudoun
and Hampshire Railroad, is an excellent
one, and gives much satisfaction. Mr.. B.
is q capable, efficient, and intelligent gen
tleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

Louis NArolEoN- Partisan letter-wri-
ter thus describes Louis Napoleon Oh one IT
the spacious avenues ol that imperial city
Driving i pair Of splendid bays, attached
to bux-wagon, with the rcius in his own
hands, and handling them As though he were
accustomed to it, without any outriders,
equeries, or guards, the Emperor Napoleon
came along the avenue IL was dressed
with black oyercoat, and 4 hat which was
Of fashion Of its own. The points Of his
mustache look particularly sharp, and his
imperial as though it had just come from
the BARRIERS II required a steady hand and
a quick eve to guide those dashing horses
though the immense throng Of vehicles of
every description which filled tie avenue
particularly IS tile driver, while keeping one
eve upon the stcods, was obliged with tie
other to acknowledge the sautatiou, which
he received on every side, and he kept up !
continual bowling. consider myself toler
able good democrat but took my hat entire
" from my head Is he passed. y great
man is he; he has been successful, and, cant
as pseudo-philosophers may aboutit, success
is the true measure Of great men, after all
The Emperor gives, a yet, 10 signs OF age
The will be y on the Goth Of April next
but looks as fresh and young ! think, AS
when saw him five years ago, before he had
the whole weight Of Europe on lis shout
ders and the Pope down on him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The Kentucky House Of Representatives
passed bill on Friday, by vote of y to
S, providing for the removal Of free negroes
from that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The Richmond Enquirer says that "Know
Nothing leaders have returned to the DEM
oeratic party. nursing hatred to Governor
Wise, and seeking his punishment .jo' Me
de fsnt of 1856"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

No public conveyance runs between Stan
ardsville. the county seat of Greene. and
Gordonsville, during the winter season.
The distance is 10 miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

Tho Rev. Peter Cartwright is said to have
received $1,000. for his autobiography from
the Methodist Book Concern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
Fairfax county, fcb l6-eott

V1O II. VI. II. JCNIUS.-1'ase n"...
Il Thursday, the I.j day 60 March.
tween sunrise and sunset Oi -tlo aaFr .
coed al the Clerks Office oi .A, D.a..
Fayette county Kentucky, being ,.s
Lexington. 10 take tue deposition K.
Ebert, and others. ~ real a- evidence,
half. i'll suit, now pending 0ntaa
81 the Circuit Court, for the County \.
and state of Virginia, in which an 0''.
you are defendant And il from aat
SAID dispositions, are not taken .a .'.'
taking thereof will ~ continued XXI"
time, 1t the same place, until tbe .lA, MI.
plete. MARI 4.
Jan 28-Iaw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The number Of licensed merchants in Vir-
ginia, 10 1854, the amount of their sales us
rsportsd to the Assessor is Sal, $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

The sum of twenty thousand dollars has
been subscribed in Stanton, for the estab-
lishmsnt of Boot and Shoe Factory, with a
Tsnnery attached. The Company will be
organized without delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

HoRsEwHIPPED BY A GuARDIAN.-On Mon
day, it was the fate OF Charles Parker, sales
man in dry goods store in Rochester, n.
Y, to be horsewhipped by 0. W. Elliott,
guardian OF young lady about eighteen
years of age On Thursday last she accept,
ed an invitation from Parker to attend a lee
ture, and he called in the evening with a
hack, and she entered to ride to the hall,
though not without remarking that she
might as well walk, as the distance was not
great
In coming from Lancaster into Main street.
the hack turned eastward, the direction OPP
posite to the hall where the lecture was to be
delivered. The lady expressed her surprise
that the carriage should take that direction,
and demonstrated, when Parker assaulted
her in a manner that indicated dishonora-
BILE purpose She resented the insult, and
demanded to be driven home, which was
done upon signal being given TO the dri-
yer, by raps on the window of the carriage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
HanoInon,s Tariff Programme.

IeYOnd measure llC lnCIl'o VI 14' P4oPU,~
reduction Of import duties in France. They
laud the Emperor to the skies, and assert
that the change hes about to make, amounts
to a formal and Joaa fde endorsement OF
Enclands favorite hobby, and the Imperial
letter 10 NJ. Fould, the Minister OF State,
thew designate .'free-trade manifesto
If the policy set forth IN that letter means
free trade, it Is at least not in the sense IN
which England breaches, but IN the sense IN
which she practices il. With all the noise
she has made in the world about that precl-
Gus doctrine, she always took good care not
to extend her free list beyond such articles
as she nnotsupply at all, or not IN sufficient
quantity from sources Of her own, ana 70
tax all manufactures in which she had rea-
son to apprehend foreign competition, never
relaxing the rlgor of her protective measures
until the perfection Of her machinery the eth-
cheney Of her operatives, and the cheapness
If tho products IT her industry had secured
her interests. She allows raw cotton and
raw wool. &C.. 10 enter free, but continues
20 tax cotton and wooden goods, in the manu-
(lcture If which she cannot claim decided
superiority. She admits iron ore and pig
iron, &c., free but leyics duties on all fabrics
Of these materials when are produced aoIo"u'
better and cheaper. ono le'lc' uue'e' ~
the silks ana cloths q rance ana fFusSiS
and Italy, The l9ces - heig'um' the fancy coz
tons ~ oWlt%eriaha' &C. anu I'ils siIg uoes
toprotect her domestic industry - wen - ~
replensh her treasury. IN consequence y
the eadmissIon u ~" materials hh9iahu
has hitherto enjoyed great advantage oyer
other manufacturing nations, inaSmucl' ~
she thereby enabled her manufacturers y
sci! cheaper n foreign markets than comPe-
tltors p! other countries whose ProuuSlS
have been enhanced ny me imposition - ~
ties on ~" materials Ana chi' I Tue le"-
son when comPels the suppressed" = uuste'
- ,r letter, ii i merely modification
P,.Io' -, ~ ,,.I,;,b Trooca
II W. III ..'''' 49, -; III
maze ,uch Astonishing progress """ii ~
last thirty years, ana ny H. means : suO'u-
taton Oi the pTHciple 81 tree trade TOT pro-
lection The object Jf ii Is 10 equalize the
chances ~ tie French and British manufac-
rnrar- IL f,r,ign markets. ana tie practical
t:t,.;IiT7 III, ..I,I;-;g.,.l ,,r,,,..I;,,. ar
'"0', *. I. 80 ''
hy admitting raw c"tJ3u anu "ool IIee' ! Iahos
srlI ugn.t In @rgfpflEuTa these IRDlTTmeltN oil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
ALEXANDRIA GAZETE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER FEBRUARY 1860

does in one sense, perpctuate the existence
of SO illustrious "a writer, we cannot forget
that the virtues and the graces we loved III
his life and conversation, have vanished Tor
ever
Though singularly inaccessible to the or
binary temptations Of vanity or ambition,
one wish Of personal distinction we know
him to have entertained, and that wish has
been fifty fulfilled. lie more than once ex-
pressed his earnest desire that his mortal
remains might rest in that sepulture Of the
illustrious dead OF England, which inspired
one of the most exquisite contemplating es-
says in the language to Addison, and which
has oftentimes been described as the last
bourne of human renown by Macaulay.-
Between the men who made these names
immortal there are now but few feet Of
stone; both of them are gathered IN the same
spot to the silent company OF their compeers.
In that assemblage OF poets, orators, states
men, and patriots, there rests no nobler
Englishman than he WHOM we have 50 re-
Gently laid there: and though other occasions
will arise for 4 more ample consideration ~
his genius and his writings, We drop tins
tribute Of profound sorrow upon his grave.
CHoArE's CooGNEss.-At the time Of Mr..
Choate'S great speech for Buchanan N Lowell,
Mass, there was sudden settling Of the hall
where they were. A Lowell gentleman Hon.
BENJAMIN F. Butler, well known u lawyer
and politician, volunteered to ~ out and eX-
anime the supports underneath. lie did 80,
and to his sorrow, be found them in such 4
state that ii there should be the least rush
Of the audience they would ineyltahl y give
way. the roof and floor would 70 together
and all would be involved in common rain.
With great fortitude he went quietly back,
and 10 prove there was no danger, walked
the whole length Of the crowded hall up 70
the platform where the speakers and prcsi-
dents were.
As he passed, Mr.. Choate leaned down
and asked him if he found danger. The
gentleman keeping his face perfectly IN
moved, % as not to brighten others, wins
pered into Choate' ear with characteristic alb
ruptness. IF we can't get this crowd uut quiz
etly, We shall an be in HI in five minutes,
As might be expected from 50 blunt and
terrible communication, Mr. Choate's face
became ashy pale but he controlled him
self and sat perfectly steady. The gentle
man mounted the stage and assured the PEG.
pie there was no real danger: but t. guard
the mere possibility Of danger lie advised
them 10 withdraw quietly, very quietly y
the open air, where the speech would 81 On.
Ia FIVE minutes the hall was clear.
Dreadful as had been the moments shock
to his feelings. Mr. Choate's humor did
not even desert h i'm; for as he stepped from
4 4. ~ u /.
had made the announcement to him: And
did you really think my friend va, bound
for the same place with YOU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES.

Beg Articles omitted to-day, will be IN
serted in our next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23
ding Cards. per pack III n
STRAWBERRY VALE INSTITUTE

ESTABLISHED ami cuudarl. {. ,..,
II hy THE late Mrs. a L. CAN'T, Nd"
tiuued "a the same plan, and under .ar '-
ciplinc, by Miss CORNELIA rEAlL H.
Assistants.
The School viii M matrouisei by III"
RICHARDS and CHARLOTTE TIIS0M
sisted by bsard 81 Trustees. consist.
Ball, esq, y. u. Means, Dr VIM N.lts,
~ jenkins, aud w. IT, Moore. Viii Y.
will act Is treasurer of tile Institute
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

CoNoREss. Neither House Of Congress
was in session yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

BANKS DoN'r RBCTIFY MlsTAEEs.-Th St
Louis Democrat tells how firm in that
city received FIVE packages of money, each
supposed and ostensibly containing $1,000,
on check on the State Bank. The money
was not counted. either by the Bank or by
the State Commissioner, from whom the Bank
received it. When the firm drawing the
money counted it. there was deficit of
$500. The Bank don't rectify mistakes, and
the Commissioner said his count was right;
the Bank employees are noted for honesty,
and the firm is out $500 Wouldn't a court
of law, in this case at least, make the Bank
rectify the mistake?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

ALWAYS CRIsIs-Judge Halliburton,
the original "Sam Slick" is amusing the
people on the other side of the water with
some very racy sketches in the Dublin Uni
yersity Magazine. We copy an extract:
Wherever you 90, people say the coun-
try is going to the devil. Well, have
heard that cry TO home, long before | saw
England and yet we 90 ahead and England
goes ahead in spite Of such critters; we can't
help prosperin The only difference between
the two countries is, as ! have said, people
in England think they are going to the bad
all the time; we only think so once in four
years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

CONSUMPTION oF COFFEE, TEA AND SUGAR.
The consumption If coffee in the United
States has increased from ffty-four millions
Of pounds in 1884 to two hundred and fifty
one millions in 1859. II 1894 the consump-
ton was three pounds per head; at the pre-
sent time it i eight pounds Its price vas
lowest in 1919 when it was sold 1t about
the same price as The duty levied upon il At
the custom-house prior to 1889. The aver
age price for the last thirty years has been
below nine cents per pound The consump-
tan Of tea has increased during the same
period from thirteen millions Of pounds t.
thrty-six millions. It's average price for
the last twenty-five years has been forty
eight cents per pound. The average duty
levied upon it at the custom house prior u
1922 vas thirty-two cents per pound. The
consumption Of sugar during the same Pc
Rod has increased from one hundred and
niuety-fyc millions " pounds, ~ eight hun
bred and eighty-four millions IL price
vas lowest in 1912. and for three years was
below four cents per pouud.-Boy'oa Pys,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-23

LAND SALES.-Mr Nj. G. Hartman lately
purchased the farm of Mr. William NJ. Tate,
on Lewis Greek about two miles below
Staunton, 800 acres, for SlS,000 and the
farm Of Mr. H.W. Shelley, near the former,
81 acres, for S3l $50 These sales were on
the usual terms as to time Week before
last MIR. Shelley purchased Mr.. K. Summer
sons farm on the Greek. about mile above
Stanton, $50 acres. for SlS,650 CASH
SQunt0n Spectator.