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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

On Wednesday last, j. d. Williamson, .ir.,
in a neat and beautiful address, presented
to the New Market Cavalry, the Flag lately
purchased by the ladies'. Captain W. NJ.
Sibert, received the same, in very appro-
pirate style.
Judge Meredith delivered his opinion on
Saturday, deciding that the act of the
last session Of the Legislature re-organizing
the Iiu>tings Court Of Richmond and crea-
ting Judge thereof was constitutional.
Up TO 1 o'clock On Saturday evening last
about SO 900 were subscribed to the stock
Of the Richmond Street Railroad. The
books are open but for SGD, 900.
Mr. Samuel Grim, near New Market
killed, a few days since, il Pine or Horned
Snake, which measured six feet.
Senator Slidell is at the Sweet Springs
near Greenbrier White Sulphur
THREE VALUABLE TRACTS OF LA d
l. FOR SAi.E.--Wc offer Tor sale privately
1896 ACRES Of LAND. in the county Of Nelson.
4 miles from the Canal, and miles from New
glasgow Depot. on the Orange aud Alexandria
Railroad. The Tract Is well Natcrcd, has in
abundance Of fine timber: is we'll suited To the
growth OF Tobacco Wheat, Corn aud Oats. though
il has not been improved or properly cultivated, it
is believed that it would make fine grazing
f2saaa> stock farm. The buildings consist Of good
6#IE OEERSEER'S HOUSE. with first rate
Negro Houses, Barns. and Granary, Tobacco,
Houses. &c. Price, SO per acre. Liberal time
will be given by paying interest. This Tract can
he judicIousIy divided into four Tracts. Also, 81
Acres, miles north Of Lynchburg, on the Char
louisville Road, in Amherst county. Nice BRlCh
DWELLING, good Out. houses, Barn, Orchards,
&c, abundance of timber. and in good state OF i'm
provement. Price, 81 900. Also, 700 Acres OF
james River III Nelson county, ! miles below Iye-
River Ware house. Nice buildings, &c. We
satisfied that these lands will show for themselves
better than we can describe them We invite those
Wishing to buy 10 call on US and examine them.
WHITEHEAD i HALL, Land Agents
Amherst county, aug l4-Tb"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

Geo. Aldrick, a convict, who had just serv-
ed out u term of five years in the Virginia
penitentiary, for killing man in Logan,
left Richmond few days since, and on
irving at Logan county, found that his tami-
ly had moved across the river TO Warlield,
Lawrence county. The kanawha Repub!i
can says: He followed them. He murdered
his sister in the most shocking manner, Ii
teraly cutting her to pieces, taking out her
heart and hacking it To pieces, and then
throwing the body in Sandy river. The body
of his son, lad of about Is years old, was
fonnd in by-place, nearly eaten up by the
hogs After the preparation OF these horrld
deeds, the iend, with his gun i'll hand, fled
to the woods, saying that he intended 10 kali
his father and mother and two other persons.
The excited people are alter him."
Miss Harriet lIosmer, the American sculp p
tress, has returned from her artistic labors
in Europe to comfort Il sick and aged father.
She is spoken of IA Il fine, dashing, black
eyed girl Of twenty-ninc, who hears her
worldwide fame with the happy, careless
spirit of IL child. She returns to Italy next
autumn.
The steamer North Star from Aspinwall
on the 4th, has arrived. Tie L. 5. vessels
Sabine, Falmouth. and Release were there.
The Lancaster aud St. Mary'S were ut Pana-
ma. The North Star brought no mails.
Gen. Harvey comes passenger by the North
Star The specie by this arrival amounts to
about 81 100000.
The Prince of Wales arrived ut CharlotteS-
town, Prince Edwards Island, on Thursday.
A royal salute was fired byall the war vessels
in the harhur, and he waS met at the wart
by the State and Church digntaries of the
Island, members Of Parliament, the military,
and various civic societies.
The Rev. Mr.. Sheehan, is the reported
bridegroom to whose fortunes are now allied
the fame, name, and reputation of Mrs.
Emma Cunningham-Bu rdcl. Mr.. Sheehan
is Univcrsalist preacher Of more than or.
binary talent.
On Saturday, DR.. drummer, Of Jersey City,
and John Whitaker, of Trenton, were
drowned whilst bathing at Long Branch.
Two young men, named Gardner and llaight,
were also drowned at the Highlands, on Sat
urday whilst bathing.
Moses S. Beach, who has Just retired from
the New York Sun, is engaged in perfecting
a steam press, which it is hoped will succeed
in printing one hundred thousand sheets in
an hour.
The corps Of Cadets at West Point are al
present encampcd on the plain, studies have
been suspended for the time, that they may
receive instruction in the details of military
| life.
1t is expected that Capt. Bcnham will
commence operations on the Washington
aqueduct on Wednesday next.
| Senior Muta has left Washington, leaving
the Mexican mission in charge Of its Secre-
| tarS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
The Second Acceptance.

We find in the Alabama journals the sub
Joined communication from Mr.. Breckin-
ridge, written, it will be- seen, in reply to a
letter addressed him by Mr.. Erwin, the
President Of the Richmond Convention. The
letter of Mr.. Erwin, to which Mr.. Breckin-
ridge was called 10 respond, is not given.
LEXINGTON, July %, 1850.
DEAR SIR In answer to your letter Of the
Goth ultimo. containing official information
Of my nomination for the Presidency Of the
United States by the Democratic Convention
assembled at Richmond, have to say that
accept the nomination. and shall strive to
merit the confidence implied 10y the action OF
the Convention.
| trust that Il full discussion Of existing
issues will result III establishing the Constr
tuition and Union of the States upon immova-
Die foundations.
With good wishes, am your friend,
.J0nN {. BRECKENRIDGE.
Hon. JOHN ERWIN. President Of the Rich
mond Democratic Convention, Grecnsbo-
rough, Ala.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
ALLEGHANY COLLEGE.

W. +. DUNCAN, 4. NJ, President AMI f''"
sor of English Literature and Mora! Science ), ),
w. J. MORRISSETT,A A. NJ. Professor oil s''
ematicS and Natural Science.
J. N. SHEPHERD, (mr. S. is graduate J. ), !.
Schools Of the University of Va.,t Professor :" .
cient Languages and Literature.
HENRY NJ. MATHEWS, A. NJ, Prc'e',~ =.
Modern Languages and History (Anc'eH' :
Modern
D. l.. DUNCAN, Assistant in Marherla.!fss :,
JOSEPH J COOKE, Assistant in Ens''-'
Latin. ,r,..
TNEIE ensuing Session begins on the Isl We" ~ !.
l. day in October, 1860, and closes on ~
Wednesday in July, 1861. -.
The expenses for the entire Session. 'o' ~.
and tuition, including everything eAcef' -, ~ h
and Washing, is Slj2.j0; payable hall al ",
ginning and half at the middle Of the A..
No extra charges Lights Furnished INK
Washing done on the preGlises AT modef'"t n.
Books and Stationary furnished al hIcn'D0"''
res.
For Catalogues, or any Information, a a:%r,S
WM. i. DtACAac
Post office, Till LIST September Botetonr sfirss
Roanoke Co., Va; after that time, Biue ''T
Springs, Greenbrier Co., Va.
aup l4-d2wReo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
North Carolina Election.

There are still nine counties to be heard
from. Thus far the whole vote polled III the
Governors election is l03,72S, by far the
largest vote ever polled in the State Ellis
beats Pool about j, 500. Pool gains on the
Bragg aud Gilmer vote upwards OF 700,
and on the Ellis and McEae vote about l.
600. This is the state of affairs III North
Carolina. after most arduous and exciting
canvass, and is an earnest that Bell and Ever
EFT will carry the State in November. While
the Union men deeply regret that they did
not elect Pool, we are yet 10 see one who IS
discouraged, and who is not determined to
20 into the campaign for the Presidency with
all his zeal and energy. The Breckenridge
ticket will be beaten to death i'll North
Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
SPRINGUILL ACADEMY.

NN TIE lst day Of next September, | pro
" pose to open aboarding school for young gen
tleu AT my residence, about three miles from Char
loitcsvie Everything necessary for thorough
preparation Tor the University will be taught and
the number oil bolrders strlctly limited TO ten
Address me for further particulars.
". W. TEBBS.
Charlottesville, jy 31-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

from Mexico there Is rs vet no news ut
Ely great Importance. Ogazon, though AT
the lead OF . numerous and powerful army.
had done nothing, while Miramon was Ut
Lagos, evidently holding in contempt his adj
ycrsaries, who We're lowering around him
On all sides In the capital 4 movement was
said to be on foot. originated by the Spanish
Minister Pachcco, to diSpluce Miramon. and
put one of the brothers Cucya>, formerly
.,:inister of War under Xuloaga, II the head
OF The church party. There We're some APP
prehensions that the popuacc and military
might get up an emeutc and sack the city.
IN attempt had been made 10 get ny llbc-
rplist movement, but failed. 1t is evident
that the latter party is in need OF Il compc
tent leader. The prospects OF Henerai Com
on.ort are spoken of very confidently by
come among the various rumors IN crcu-
lltion is one that Miramon is 10 be made
Emperor of Mexico This proposition is
saiG % have come from the foreign d|p,"ma-
&c body. On the other hand, Mr.. Matthew's.
British ctarge, WAS about to levy on the pr
vate property of Miramon, Corona. Lcd",
ard other leaders. in retaliation for the
:crced loans exacte1 from British subjects.
n New Leon the attempted revolution
against the authority of Nidaurri had been
suppressed, and at present everything j.
quiet in that State. Carva al, of Rio Granlc
notoriety had sacked large town and was
committing the most horrible atrocities III
tie name of the Juarez party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The Washington Star says ;-rhe Hon.
Mr.. Greenwood, Commissioner OF Indian
Afalrs' accompanied by {. H. hhctt and
Macon Thompson, esq, son OF the Hon.
Jacob Thompson, Secretary Of the Int
rior. will leave this seity on Wednesday
next for Pixies Peak TO settle some existing
difficulties with the Indians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST II, 1850.

The following particulars Of the deVaSta-
ting CONFEDERATION IN Salisbury, Maryland,
re obtain from an extra sheet OF the Sails
hurv Sentinel, issued on Friday :-'On
Thursday morning last, between three and
four o'clock, our citizens were aroused from
their slumbers by the startling and alarm
ing ryof fire. 1t was some time SuhSe-
oueatlv to the first alarm ere the inhabitants
generally We're awakened, it being that pc
Rod of time tor sleep when persons general
" slumber most soundly. in consequences
the ire had made considerable progress be-
.Go.e much effort could be made for It's extln-
enlistment: but after assembling III full force,
and putting forth the utmost exertions OF
which they were capable with the restricted
facilities for its suppression at their com
mand, the raging element speedily and IA
pidly extended from the building III which
originated to those adjacent, and from thence
to others more remote, until nearly sixty
tencmantS were consumed, covering an area
of some two and half acres, and involving
loss in personal and real estate of some
TWO hundred thousand dollars. By this
dreadful calamity large portion OF the bus
mess part of oar town Is destroyed, and Il
number Of our most worthy citizens deprived
of 5helter and support. The desolation is
complete naught remaining but the denud-
ed chmneys of the consumed buildings, ex-
cept in one solitary instance, that OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church; It's walls,
which are brick, are still standing. There
is one feature at least in this calamity which
imperiously demands sincere gratitude and
thanktulness, and that is the wonderful pre-
ceryation OF human life. No life was lost
and no ore seriously injured, although those
who were lahoring TO extinguish the fire and
save property We're surrounded by the de-
vouring flames and exposed to falling, burn
ing fragments. a meeting Of the citizens
of the town has been called to make ar
engagements for investigating the origin OF
the contiagratou and for relieving the sui
lere-s."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The police report that almost all the pro-
minent thieves OF New York have left town,
principally to attend the Prince of Wales ON
his travels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The Great Eastern left her moorings, in
Chesapeake Bay, at o'clock ON Saturday
morning, and arrived at New York on the
morning of Sunday. 1t is now conceded,
that if the English have built larger ship
than we have, they have not built Il better
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

John l.. Green has been appointed Mar
zhal of the Western District of Tennessee,
.,ice Hampden McClanahan, removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The post-otice ut Queen Anne, Prince
Georse'o county, Md, is discontinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
MESSY CREEK ACADEMY.

AUGUSTA COUNTY, HlRGlNlani s
YNHE next session of this Academy "" VIZ. i
l. mence the 5th Of September, ana ''',
26th of June, 1861. t.,4
TERMS Board including everything, ;, 1
lights and tuition $500, SlCO 10 be PSF. =. sn
commencement of the session, and sloV -
Of February. 49,. .Sirg
For Catalogues, or further Information >
Messy Creek, Va.
Il. j. WHITE, Principal. =,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The meeting between the two greatest
Soyereigns in Germany at Topitz, in Aus
tr;a, has taken place, and II is believed that
the result has been an alliance between
chem, offensive and defensive, in the event Of
fnc dominions Of either being attacked -
Unlike Louis Napoleon and the Regent Of
Prussia ut Baden Baden, the German CROWN
ed heads We're left alone to pursu" their own
interchange of sentiments. The smaller
Princes Of Germany, when they met the
emperor of the French in the spring, ut the
f2vorite watering place already mentioned,
we're efreid to trust his Prussian Majesty to
she custody of the conqueror OF Solterlno
but ct 'Topltz this official pedantry did not
interfere and the great men were left alone
ir quiet cogitatiop. All that we are told OF
the interview is that they shook hands at
meeting, and probably the same ceremony
was gone through at parting, Another i'm
portant item Of intelligence Is the clothes
which they wore-the Regent politely don
aiac en- austrian uniform, while Francis
Joseph displayed his person in the prussian
costume, and with the decorations Of the
Order of the Black Eagle. We are further
told that the crowd cheercd the two rulers.
who ere said TO have returned their thanks
for this mark of popularity from tue baico-
ny OF Count Clarys palace decidedly
democratic custom, familiar enough in re-
publican America. and not uncommon i'll
England. when an idol of the people is OYER
lowing with gratitude at the warmth Of his
reception, but somewhat Of novelty on the
prrt of men who occupy high places by ylr-
iu2 of what is called the divine right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

Augusta County, Va, aug I4-eotOetI 80
HOME BOARDING SCHOOL FOB W.
LADIES. ,akE
TIME subscriber begs leave to inform -, sa
i thatt the exercises Of the School tausp .,,se
family, will be resumed on the lst OF as sf 81
next. The number of boarders is .!iln''' pugJ;
vacancies will be filed upon application
under fifteen years of age preferred: 10 D.
Terms made known upon application
subscriber, ut Fairfax C. H.. Va. ,poWy
Fairfax C. IT,, Va, ans 4--wlm !,
NOR HIRE-A SERVANT GIRL 10. bsss
IL mainder of the year, accustomSma, yL0R
work. ljy 26-sotfI CHAS. 3. 1Ai
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The Warrenton Wing says :-"On the 9th
and 25th of this month, the friends Of Bell
and Everett in Fauquier, will hold Mass
Meeting in beautiful grove near Warren
ton Distinguished speakers have been in
vited and many of them will be present.
We have reason to believe that Botelcr,
Daniel of Richmond, Kennedy, Swan and
Iellott, OF Baltimore, Goggin, Rives, Stuart,
and others, will be present, without mention
ing Mr.. Scott, Of this county, our Elector,
Mr. Shackelford, and Messrs. Pendeton and
Strother, Of Culpeper."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

1t is said that Eli Thayer of kansas-Emi
graton-aid- Society notoriety, is not "lir"
Republican enough for the people Of the Dis
trict in Massachusetts which he represents
in Congress- Thayer is ''squatter sover-
eighty advocate. and goes Il bowshot beyond
Mr.. Douglas IN his ayowed opinions upon that
snhia,.:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The determination OF the Electric and In
ternational Telegraph Company to abandon
the Atlantic Cable to its fate, is announced
1t remains the monument of stupendous
effort to triumph over time, space, and
Oceans barriers, and, despite its failure, will
encourage Il succession of similar expert
mentS. until at last, the genius of man tri-
umphs over every obstacle that stands in the
way Of transatlantic telegraph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The police Of Philadelphia are to be uni
formed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14

The "Natonal (Douglas) Democratic par
ty' in King George county, have repudlated
tile action of the late "Democratic" meeting
held at the Court house--declared for Doug
las-and sent delegates to the Staunton Con-
vention. Ia King George, as in every other
county where there has been a call for the
Douglas men, there are found to be more Of
them than their Democratic opponents sup
pOsel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-14
On Thursday next, the contendlns fac

a. u1u.d, nav. rho cnntendinr fac
items Of the Democracy of Virginia meet
=. different, nlaces, and for diverse objects.
Many hone for union-few expect to see
that hone realized Upon the one side, are
men who denounce Mr.. Breckenridge as
.honyling seceder, and the candidate and
champion of the Disunionists: upon the
other, political leaders who have declared
the doctrine of MIR. Douglas on Territorial
sovereignty. to be "a short cut to all the
ends Of Black Republicanism, and denounc-
ed Mr.. Douglas himself as as Objectionable as
Mr. Lincoln. Leaders. too, whose boast it is
that they never WELD a principle, and the
loudeSt Of whose late day prophecies has
been, that the day of compromises is past.
With THIS array, al expectation of closing
the breach made at Baltimore seems futile.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-05-25
DISEASED SPINE.

The Vertebra of the human system is liable
from colds, strains, and external injuries to be
drawn out of shape, sometimes contracting so as
to bend the body completely double, and then
again will take a curve, diStorting the body,
making a hideons form.
A Stitch in the Back is caused by wrenchiDg
Of the spine, and produces violent and acute
pains, making it very difficult for the person tC
move. 1t should not be neglected, the curva-
ture of the spine is often brought on by neglect
this common complaint
TREATMENT.-fhe part should be well rubbed
two or three times day. and great care taker
as regards exposure to cold. The Linment viii
afford immediate relief. For sale by A. G. RAN
DALI, Irasburgh, VT.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-05-25
MILO SHEPARD'S ESTATE.
OF VERNIO MT,

~ orleans DiStTtct, IS.
At Probate Court held at 1rasburgh, in said
District on the Sd day Of May, A. d. 1860:
WHEREAS, Nelson Rand, administrator on
the estate Of MILO SHEPARD, late Of Crafts
bury in said district, deceased, intestate ,
proposes to render an account OF his admin
istration, and to present his account against
said estate for examination and allowance for
the purpose Of making partition and distribution
Of the residue of said estate, under decree OF
said court, among the persons who are by law
entitled TO the same:
It is therefore ordered by said court that the
same come under consideration and be heard at
the Probate Office in Irasburgh on the 2Sth day
Of June, A. d. 1860.
And it is further ordered, that all persons in
terested be notified hereof by publication of a
copy of the record of this order in the Orleans
Independent Standard printed at Irasburgh three
weeks successfully previous to said time ofhearl
ing, that they may appear and contest the allow
ance Of said account, If they see cause: and also
be heard by said court in the matter Of parti
ton and distribution of said estate.
NJ. CARPENTER, Judge.
true copy Of record.-Attest,
J 20w3 NJ. CARPENTER, Judge.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-05-25
SITE or VERMONT

= n "A n n - - * VA " "
ORLEANS COUNTY, IS.
HUBBARD JosLYN, } Office Of the Clcrk Of
MERRILL DAILEY,5 $ "a, q, Is jsS'5%gR,
DE IL remembered that Hubbard Joslyn Of
ID atanstend I'm The Province Of Canada East,
has this day filed in this Office his petition set
ting form that Merrill F. Bailey, formerly Of
Charleston in the county Of Orleans and state Of
Vermont, but now in parts unknown, on the 10th
day Of February, A. d. 1859, duly executed to
John VI. Robinson Of said Charleston, mort
gage deed Of certain land IN said Charleston, pc
ing part Of lot No. 81, first division draited 10
the original right Of Jonathan Pitcher, being the
whole of the farm decided by Amos and Nancy
Pnrlin TO Horace Chase on the 18th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1854, and afterwards by said Horace
Chase and Sarah Chase to Walker Clapp, and
by said Clapp to said Merrill f. Bailey,-Condi-
toned for the payment of q certain prOmissOry
note dated February 10, 1852 payable to said
Robinson or bearer, for the sum of one hundred
and seyenty-fOur dollars and seventy-nine cents,
ON demand with interest annually, which is now
Justly due aud owing, and has not been paid ac-
cofliug TO the effect Of the same, and that on the
l4th day Of September A. D. 1859, the said John
NJ Robinson for valuable consideration, duly
assigned and transferred all his, the said Robin
fou's right title and interest IN said premises,
together with all his the said Robnson's interest
IN the note described in said mortgage deed, to
the hiud llUDDdId JVHlyut WIN litlIupOt hH'N
due notice thereof TO the said Merrill f. Bailey
And therefore, praying that the equity Of re.
demption of the said Merrill +. Bailey in the
premises may DC forcClOsed agrecably TO the act
to diminish the expense Of foreclosing mortga
ges in equity.
And Il appearing that the said Merrill F. Bal
ley has gone without the state, 20 wit to parts
unknown, so that the usual process of summons
cannot be served upon him agrecably 70 law, j
is therefore ordered that the substance Of sale
petition together with this order, be published
three weeks successfully in the Orleans indie
dendent Standard, paper published at Iras
burgh in said Orleans county, the last of which
publications TO be ut least twenty days previous
to the next term Of the court Of chanccry in ant
for the county Of Orleans, to be held at lrasburgl
in said Orleans county, on the fourth Tuesda,
In June, A. d. 1860, which publication shall b
deemed II sufficient notice to the said Merrill +
Bailey to appear before said court at said tern
and answer make 10 said petition.
N. w. BINGHAM, Clerk.
N. T. SHEAFB, S0Hcitor-2lw3