Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-19
VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

for notices over four lines
A REMARKABLE INSTANCE of presence OF
mind on the part of the captain OF man-ot
war is related by the St. Petersburg papers.
About the end of August the Russian war
frigate Olaf, which had accompanied the yacht
of the Czarov,ch to Copenhagen, was lying at
anchor among hundreds of other ships 10 the
harbor, when fire was discovered 10 coal
cellar below, which was only few feet from
the powder magazine There was no time to
nut out the fire before it could reach the maga-
zine, and an explosion of the larger stores of
cartridges and gun powder contained III 1t,
would probably have destroyed not only the
Otaf and the surrounding ships, but part OF
Copenbagau itself Captain Rehblnder, the
commander OF the Olaf, saw at once that the
only thing to be doue to prevent catastrophe
was TO sink the ship. After sending away the
crew with the ships papers, cash boxes, aud
mos, valuable instruments in boats, he ordered
the carpenters and engineers to make leak in
the vessel, aud half an hour afterwards she
sank in not very deep water. Next day she
was raised again, and after some provisional
repairs was taken to Cronstadt, where she is
now lying 10 dock peudiog her complete resto-
ration for service The damage done is stated
to be comparatively triA;ng, and the court mar
tia held oD the officers of the vessel uuani-
mously expressed the highest praise OF the
conduct OF the captain aud his suoordlnates.
The Emperor has appointed him ald-de. camp,
which is one OF the highest honors conferred
on Russian DaVal officers and the officers and
men under him have received gratultles from
the Emperor's prlvy purse.
A NARROW ESCAPE OF WILLIAM 1V.-Ooe
cannot but wonder whether William the Fourth
of England ever learned that plot was laid
for his abduction during his visit to New York
in the spring of 1882. The Prince was young
and reckless midshipman, gwen to Irritation,
aud to the inebriatoo which found vent 10
wrcnching off door knobs; and it probably new
er occurred to him that in his person the
'rebels'' would find hostage worth having.
The project originated with Colonel Matthias
Ogden, of the Jersey line, and the intention
was to surprise the Prince and his commission
cd guardian, Admiral Digby, at their quarters
IN the city mansion of Gerardus Beekman 90
Hanover Square. Two officers aud thirty nine
men we're to aid Col. Ogden 10 his enterprise.
Embarking on rainy night in whale boals,
they were TO land in New York near the Beck
man mansion, force the doors of the house,
capture the Admiral and Prince, and convey
them to their boats. The plan was approved
by Washington, but it does not appear that
any decided attempt was made to carry it out.
In some manner. the apprehenslons OF the
British leaders were excited for the safety OF
the Prince, and every precaution was taken
against surprise. Had it not been for this
warning, the bolduess of the plao appears
likely to have Insured its success.-Sc'2Oner
for FeJrucgy
A GLIMPSE OF GEN. WASHINGTON There
came sunshiny day in April, l7S9, when George
Washington, President elect the United
States by the unanimous voice of the people,
stood on balcony in front Of the Senate Cham
Der in the old Federal Hall on Wall street, to
take the oath of office. An immense multitude
filled the streets, and the windows and roofs of
the adjoiuing houses. Clad in suit of dark
brown cloth of American manufacture, with hair
powdered, and with white silk stockings silver
shoe. buckles and steehilted dress sword, the
hero who had led the colonies to their udepen-
dence came modesly forward to take up the
burdens that peace had brought. Profound si-
lcuce fell upon the multitude as Washington
responded sclemly to the reading of the oath
amid cheers, the display of flags, and the riog-
iug of all the bells in the CITY, our first Presi-
dent turned to face the duties his countrymeu
had imposed upon him. ID sight Of those who
would have made an idol of him, Washingtou's $
first act was to seek the aid of other strength
than his own. Iu the calm sunshine of that
April afternoon, fragrant with the presence OF
seed time and the promise of harvest, we leave
him on his knees 10 Old st. PauPs, bowed with
the simplicity of child at the feet of the Su-
preme Ruler of the Universe. .-ScriJner for
February.
KEEP YOUR TROUBLES SACRED.-A worthy
wife of forty years standing and whose life was
not all made up of sunshine and peace, gives
the following sensible andimpressive advice to
married pair of her acquaintance. The advice is
so good and 80 we'll suited to married people as
we'll as those who intend entering that estate,
that We here publish it for the benefit of such
persons:
Preserve saoredy the privacies of your own
house, your married state, and your heart.
Let not father or mother sister or brother, or
any third person, ever presume to come IN be-
tween you two, or to share the joys and sorrows
that belong to you two alone. With Gods
help build your owo quiet world, not allowing
your dearest earthly trieud to be the con6dant
Of aught that concerns your domestic peace.
Let moments Of alienation, if they occur, be
healed at once. Never, no. never speak Of it
outside, but to each other confess, and all will
come out right. Never let the morrow's sun
hud you still at variance. Review and renew
your vow it will do you good, and thereby
your souls will grow together, CEN ented in that
love which is stronger than death, and you will
become truly oue.-Erchaage
It's astonishing, says the New Orleans Bull
letin, to see how little there is of some ladies
IN these days of contracted skirts. Aud it is
equally astonishing to see how much there is
OF some others.
Time softens all things" except the young