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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06
Correspondence of the Philadelphia Gazette.

Dear Sir-The able report of the committee
of WAYS and Means (and an able document 1t
really isl was presented this morning, by the
chairman Mr. Heating, its author Its reading
occupied one hour and halt. The principal
topics are, the cause of the present distress,
which is, after the exhibition of great many
facts, and review of the financial operations
of the country its trade business, specie stocks,
&c.for series of years past, attributed to the
removal of the deposites and the unrelenting
hostility of the President to the Bank OF the
United States
the Legislature of Pennsylvania, granting the
Bank charter-and after suggesting many
considerations in favor of it, and some objec-
tons to it, on the ground that it would not con-
fer all the advantages to be desired by Bank,
to regulate the currency OF the country-con-
cludes by saying, that at present no action IS ad-
visable especially as the Bank has not itself yet
made application, though it is a matter deserv-
ing to be held under serious consideration, and
that both Pennsylvania and the Bank as an al
tentative may hereafter deem such course ad-
visable.
The report lastly notices the recommendation
of the Governor to call on the State Banks for
the five per cent. they are obligated to loan the
commonwealth. 1t shews the ineXpediency of
such step at this time-the manner it would
effect the Banks, and more particularly their
customers, the trading community generally
The committee say, however, they report bill
agreeable to the Governors suggestion, the bet
ter to test the sense of the House
The report gives a gloomy account of the ST.
tuation of the commonwealth but the commit
tee express their willingness to report bill rails
ing money by taXes-the only alternative left
since the loans in market are not taken. The
credit of the commonwealth they say must be
sustained at all hazard.
The reportin discussing the deposite question
speaks out pretty plain, andsthe movements that
followed Showed that the friends of Jackson re-
lished it very little.
Mr.. Morris moved to print the usual number
(15O copies.) Mr.. Donnel moved to postpone
the question for the present-he regarded the
document as very dangerous one. Mr.. Ber-
tel seconded Mr.. DIS motion and agreed with
him-besdes the House was not full, he wished
time to be given for the other members to be
present After an animated discussion by
Messrs. McCreary, Stevens, Wallace, and La
cock, Mr.. Donnel withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Dunlop then moved to amend, by printing
5000 in English, and 1000 in German. MIR. d.
addressed the House at some length, denounc-
ing the administration in warm terms. MIR,
Thompson justified the President, and condemn
ed the course of the Bank. MeSsrs. Holcomb
and Dunlop rose to reply, the former gave way
and Mr.. ID. spoke very much at length and very
eloquenty in defending the Bank. On calling
the ayes and nays they stood ayes al, nays 43.
Mr.. Stevens then moved to print 1000 in En-
glish and 900 in German, and was addressing
the House when it adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
BIZ and loith the adpice and consent OF the Be
nate.


Edward Livingston to be Envoy EXtraordlna-
nv and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court OF
His Majesty the King of the French.
Thomas Pennant Barton to be Secretary OF
the Legation of the United State at Paris.
Arthur Middleton, to be Secretary of the
Legation of the United States at Madrid, in the
place of Charles S. Walsh, removed.
Joseph S. Cabot to be Commissioner under
the law to carry into effect the Convention be-
tween the United States and his Majesty the
King of the Two Sicilies, concluded on the l4th
of October 1882, in the place of Peter " Daniel,
resigned.
Romulus NJ Saunders to be Commissioner
under the law to carry into effect the Con-
vention between the United States and His
Majesty the King of the French, concluded on
the 4th of July, 1881, in the place of Thomas H
Williams, resigned.
John j. w. Overton to be Clerk to the Com
mission under the law TO carry into effect the
Convention aforesaid, between the United States
and His Majesty the King of the Two oieilles,
in the place of George Breathtt, deceased.
James Collinsworth to be Attorney OF the
United States for the Western District OF Ten
nessee. Re-appointed.
John Patterson to be Marshal of the United
States for the District of Ohio Re-appointed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

From the Legislature Of Massachusetts We
learn that the Resolves, fourteen in number re
specting the Public Depostes, the Currency, and
the Powers exercised or claimed by the Press
dent of the United States which passed the Sc
nate Of that State with only one dissenting vote
passed the House of Representatives, on Friday
last, by vote Of 307 to 1875. The following re
solution, from among the number, bears most
directly on the questions now under discussion
in Congress and in the nation:
Resotred, That the Senators Of this Com
monwealth in Congress be instructed, and the
Representatives requested, to use their influence
for the purpose Of procuring the restoration o. o..
the deposites of public money to the Bank o.
the United States, and of continuing TO the pso
pie the advantages resulting from Natlona
Bank, by renewal of the charter ofthe pTeSeD
one, or in some other way"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06
Virginia Real Estate Brokerage and &c
neral Agency Office,

Fourteenth street. Ga few doors from Main street
Byrd's Warehouse, RICHMOND Va.
4 N Office under the above title has been recently
~ established, and is now open in Richmond. Va:
in connection with the Emigrant Agency Office, New.
York. tor the purpose OF making purchases. efecting
sales and leases of and loans on Real Estate and Other
property, also attending to General Brokerage and
Agency Business Also connected with an established
Agency Office in the City of New Orleans La, for max.
ing purchases and effecting sales of NEGROES (male
and female Therefore, owners who have Slaves cal.
culaed for Southern market comprising stout heal
thy, and active Mechanics, Field Hands, General La.
borers, House Servants. and Family Domestcs. from
10 to IS years of age can through the medium of this
Office, find speedy cash sales.
N B. All personal or written applications will meet
with due attention
+ S No letters or communications taken from the
Post Office unless post paid
JAMES MCCALL & Co.
DEC Ao-3m Richmond, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

We learn, says the Fredericksburg Arena
that three of the Virginia Delegation have re
piled to the communication Of Gov Floyd, Co
vering the resolutions of the Legislature The
letters will probably be transmitted to both
Houses. The same paper informs us that The
minority of the Legislature are about to publish
manifesto, in regard to their course about the
Deposites. The majority held meeting, On
Saturday evening last, to prepare counter ad,
dress to the people,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

The Montreal Gazette complains OF inc =.
Office Department Of the United States, !" ..cb
negligence with regard to the original ol, p"rk
from the British Government to Captain POI ,SsrI
which it undertook to forward from New i'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

horseman rode up to the church door, and hand
ed Miss More a letter, written by her talthless
swain. declaring, with many apologies, ne could
not "take the responsibility OF making her
his bride AT the same time, he offered her any
necuniary remuneration in his power! VINE
Their the lady tainted or only pouted, Is not men
toned: but the male relatives followed the bu-
siness up with such promptness ana splrit' tlat
the bastard in love" made settlement upon
the sighted lady Of f4O0 sterling a year, Tor
life.-Albany Ado.
Every body knows that "moneey is scarce"
that is every body who is any body-and those
who do not know it. are in a fair way to learn,
ifthe pressure continues. We were much anu
sed last Saturday at the ready wit OF poor
devil who had his thousands to meet on the
Monday following. He was lettering along the
walk in brown study, his profile making a
right angle with his body, and his eyes-any
where but where they would be ofservlce to him.
AS such method of carrying ones self in the
street is not the surest guaranty against COLLISION
with passengers, our hero made not few unln-
territorial assaults upon the persons ofthose who,
unaware of his reverie imagined him capable
of keeping clear of Them At length ne encoun-
tered a customer who could not brook assault,
and was reused with the following threat
F." Look'ee, ship mate, just steer clear of me, or
pll knock you into the middle Of neat areek''-
"Will you?-do it, friend, and Pll be much
obliged. for dam'me if l know.how can get
over Monday, without some lift of the kind"
Boston GALAXY.
Novel method Of defeating an act Of Parha-
G1ent--Last week. at Queens square Police Or
flee, the drivers Of two Hammersmith omnibus
es were fined 4Os, or one months Imprisonment,
for obstructing the carriage way by stopping IN
the road. 1t appears that by the act of Parlia-
ment any constable or peace officer has the
power to take into custody the driver OF any pub
lie vehicle who refuses to remove while obstruct-
ing the high road without taking the trouble OF
summonng them. The drivers in the above
mentioned cases were taken off their boxes and
conveyed to the station house and convicted
the next morning. On Saturday evening an
omnibus was obstructing the road at Knights
bridge and the driver refused to move on when
desired by the constable, who was about to take
him to the station house, when he found that
the driver was chained on the box, and fasten-
tened by huge paddock. The attempt to re-
move him was useless. Several other omni-
buses came along at the same time, stopped as
long as they pleased, and the drivers, who were
all fastened to their boxes, shook their chans at
the police. and defed them to take them into
custody -London Paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

A man named Minors Cannon, formerly Dc
sistant engineer of the steamboats, Pocahon!d'
and Potomac, was found dead, in Little wac
street, Norfolk, on Friday morning last l"'''
was severe wound on the body of the deCe1'
ed, inflicted by some sharp instrument; ana Nv
testimony before the jury of inquest was Su,.'
as to warrant the commitment of two indivlaO'
ais, VIM. Taylor and Abraham HousemaH' d
the supposed perpetrators Of the act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

VIM C. Rives is spoken Of as candidate for
the next General Assembly of Virginia from
Albemarle, and Chapman Johnson from Rich
mond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

The Tobacco Factory of Messrs. W. F. q n
Bowe, in Petersburg, was destroyed one hg"
during the past week. The building was VI
brick, covered with tile, and detached HUN
others: no doubt exists of its being the worA u
an incendiary. The loss was total one e.
cepting the presses and iron found among u''
ruins. The stock and fixtures were insured y
the Etna Insurance Company in Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

The Pittsburg Advocate states that 0en''
Houston, formerly Governor of Tennessee r''I
now citizen Of Texas, passed through .'~'
city day or two ago, on his way to Washing
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

Mr.. Senator Southland is in Trenton, Oh 0"y,
ness. The citizens have invited him to p''
lie dinner, which he declines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

Yirgiua.-Public meetings have been held in
various parts of the State ana lne tolio"ing
counties have sustained the course OF the adj
minstration: Albermarle, Louisa, Lancaster,
and Madison Those towns and counties Q, which
have condemned the conduct OF the Admins
tration in the most decided and indignant Ian
the city Of R6hmoH sa SHTff pan SH
IL The counties of Spottsyvania, King and
Queen, Fluvanna, Orange, Nelson, ksanawhaa,
Hampshire, Westmoreland, Fanquler, , Augusta a
Amherst, Bedford, Jefferson, Charles City, Ca
roline Loudoun, Monroe, Richmond, Wythe,
Gloucester Culpeper, Henry, Ohio King George,
Franklin, and Henrico.
Let not be said, that these counties have al
ways been opposed to the administrations
majority of them to wit spottsylvania,, King
and Queen, Orange, Nelson, Kanawha, Hamp-
shire, Westmoreland, Fauqier, Amherst, Charles
City, Bedford, Caroline, Wythe,. Gloucester,
Culpeper, Henry, Franklin, Henrlco, and Flu Flu
wanna, gave majorites to Jackson in the Presi-
dental election, and except in one ortwo instan-
ces, very heavy majorities. In the last named
county, Jackson got every vote but oNE
Norfolk Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06
To the Majority of the Legislature-we re-

To the Majority Of the Legisiature-We re-
commend to your attention, the suggestions of
ga Whig," voice from one who was active on
the right side in '9S.
The minority of the Legislature who have sus-
tanned the Administration in its recent desper-
ate courses, are alleged to be preparing an ad-
dress to the people of the Commonwealth, justi-
fying themselves and it, Is it not incumbent on
the majority to follow the example?
The resolutions on federal measures were put
forth without, as at another great epoch, Re-
port and argument TO sustain them.
1t is not too late to do this. The supporters Of
power are active, and are resolved upon vio-
lent struggle at the polls in Aprl. VIII the sup
porters ofthe laws the constitution and its prin-
ciples, as they believe themselves to be in the
great existing controversy, be less active, less
soicitous to justify themselves to the People,
less resolved TO conquer at the polls, by all fair
and honorable means2-Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

The nickname of the Rip Van Wimkle State
has lately been given to North Carolina on &C
count of its slow progress in improvement, and
the alleged suggishness and want of enterprise
of its population.
1t will soon be found out, we are afraid, that
there is another rip Van Winkle in the confede
racy In fact if the ratio ofthe increase of po-
pulation is in any degree criterion of the ad
vance in wealth and prosperity, Maryland is
even more sluggish than North Carolina. The
increase in the latter State from 1920 to 1880
was Is per cent: in Maryland, for the same pc
Rod it was only 7 per cent; less than half ofthe
rate in North Carolina. The rate ofincrease in
population has been greater in every State in the
Union than in Maryland, with the exception Of
Connecticut and Delaware-and yet there is no
state which surpasses it in geographical position
and configuration Its soil and climate are GER
tainly not to be complained OF. it abounds in wa
ter power and is rich in mines Of coal and iron.
Yet the rate of increase has been greater even
in Vermont, an inland State, with rugged sto-
ny soil and climate almost Siberian.
Bali. Gdz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06
ORA US THIS DA y

DRAWS ON SATURDAY
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit Of the Dismal Swamp Canal Co.
Glass No. for 1884
To be drawn at Cats Tavern, West End, on
Saturday, MarchS
SPLENDID CAPITALS:
1 prize of $4,000 prize of $4,000
l do Of 10000 prize Of 5000
100 Capital Prizes of 81 900! &C. &c.
Tickets $40; halves 5 90; qrs. so; eighths Is
To be had in variety of numbers Of
D. CORSE.
Lottery e. Erch0nge Broker. Alerand7ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

The Fire Of Adpersity!-It was related of the
celebrated phrenoogiSt, Dr.Spurzheim, who died
in Boston few months since, that in selecting a
la6v for his wife he made choice of one who had
seen much trouble and had passed through un-
common scenes Of calamity His theory was
that great mental suffering was necessary in the
formation of the human character, to develope
the highest and purest qualities of the soul
We need not say how well this corresponds
with that sacred declaration-"E Every son whom
he loveth, therefore, he chasteneth."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

AptM Effect Of Misrepresentation Saturday
night female named Margaret Mcguire was
taken to the Western Watch House, at the re-
quest of her husband, in state Of intoxication
the evening being cold, the lieutenant Of the
watch had a fire made for her comfort After
he retired, she attempted to make her escape
through the stove pipe hole, which was cut
through board partition, the stove being fixed
so as to build fire from the entry She succeed
ed in getting her body through but could not
get her arms and head to pass, and the fire be-
ing directly under her, she was suffocated, as
is supposed, in few minutes. When found her
hands and face were severely burnt
Philadelphia INQUIRER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

Gardner Furnis Of Lancaster county, whom
the Globe styles wealthy Republican qua
ker of Pennsylvania" is now at Washington,
and has turned in to assist the culinary de
partment in cooking up articles for the Globe
That paper of this morning contains dish the
first of this Republican Quaker" 1t seems
little strange that Republican Quaker-a far
mer by his own account-should leave his farm
ing affairs in Lancaster county, and go all the
way to Washington, with view of enlighten
ing the people and government, on the Bank
question, through the columns of the Kitchen
Cabinet official But so it is. What.other OBJ
ject this Republican Quaker may have, in tar
rying at Washington, we suppose time will
show He is not seeking Office or reward, Of
course. That would be too anti" Republican"
Bait. Pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

Some days ago, we requested our friends of
the National Intelligencer to furnish US with a
rough estimate Of the amount Of notes of the
Corporation Of Washington now in circulation
or the amount annually issued, and the pro-
portion which the Corporation could redeem in
specie or the notes ofspecie paying banks. Pro-
badly they not at leisure, now, to give us an
answer
Upon examining the report Of the Secretary
of the Treasury to Congress, exhibiting the con-
dition of the Banks Of the District of Columbia
at the close Of the year 1888, we find that they
are tolerably well provided with specie basis
Exclusive ofthe Bank ofthe Metropolis in Wash
ngton, which is now a Depository of the Gov
eminent funds, the whole circulation OF the Dis
trict Banks amounted to 1913, 1885, and the spe-
Gle in their vaults to 1912, 552 or more than
ffth oftheir circulation. The circulation ofthe
Bank of the Metropolis was 1888, and its
specie $209, 524 90, OF nearly 1000 more III
specie than in circulation. The Government
Deposites however, amounted to $3.50 687
The Bank ofAlexandria had Government De-
posites to the amount ofS21.570, notes in circu-
ation, to the amount Of $79,742, and $13,278 in
specie-BdH. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

Hannah More.-The celibacy Of this excellent
lady, which gave her so much time to bend the
powers Of humanity, has been subject of sur
prise. writer in recent Scottish periodical
relates as authentic the following circumstances:
She was early engaged to be married to gen.
tleman of family and fortune. The wedding
day was fixed. The bride and her party moved
OF gaily to the church, where the ceremony
was to be performed, and the groom was to
make his appearance. The lady was first upon
the ground. Her lover was not there. !" The
laggard comes late" thought the attendants
They misc alculated. He never came at all. A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-06

In the course of debate in the Senate, few
days ago, Mr.. Forsyth took occasion to say that
Elihu Chauncey, Esq, the Chairman OF the
Philadelphia Committee who lately MADE re-
mort of their interview with the President, was
one of the most bitter and. cantankerous polltl-
clans that ever existed. The epithet was mis-
understood by Mr.. Clayton, who called Mr..
Forsyth to account for terming Mr.. Chauncey a
cankered or rancorous politician. Mr.. Forsyth
replied that the gentleman had grossly misrep-
resented him: that cankered was very strong
phrase, and he had not employed it. The ex-
preston which he had employed was that
made use of by Tony Lumpkin to his sweetheart
he had said that Mr.. Chauncey was caatdn-
kerous politician. He had known Mr. Chaun-
cey for many years, and knew that no man was
more amiable in private life Nevertheless, he
was a cantaRkerous politician.
It seems therefore, that cantankerous is a
word which man may apply to his " sweet
heart" or to an old and amiable friend without
intending any offence.-BaH. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01
DI ED.


The Rev JESSIE NICHOLSON, man whom all
revered for his exemplary piety and his great
moral influence, no less than for his patriotism,
evinced in the Revolutionary conflict, in which
Tin the Battles of Brandywine and German
town especially he bore conspicuous part is
no more! He died at his residence in Ports
mouth yesterday morning at O'Clock, after 4
days of bilious fever, at the good old age of II
years. Verify might it be said of this good man,
he was an Israelite in whom there was no guile
and who, in his long and useful life, exempli-
fed the principles of Republicanism in their
purest operation.-NOrfoH Beacon.
At his residence in Matthews County, (Va.)
on Wednesday 18th ut, Rev. MILES KING, p-
Gus and exemplary Minister Of the Methodist
Protestant Church. He was for several years
attached to the Navy of the u. S. in which, if
We mistake not he attained the rank of ieuten-
ant.
On Sunday l4th ult at the White Sulphur
Springs, (Va.) whittier he had resorted for the
efficacy of the waters, in an advanced stage OF
pulmonary disease, Capt. SiLAs E. DUNCAN, of
the u S. Navy-an officer distinguished for his
gallantry in the late war with England, in which
he was wounded.
In Washington, on Friday, the 26th ult., Mr..
SAMUEL Dirty, aged about 80 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01
n EW GOODS
FALL GOODS.

" H. THOMPSON & CO. offer for sale,
w at moderate prices, an extensive assort-
ment of French Italian, English, and american
Goods received by late arrivals, and are now
opening. Among them are the following:
Black, blue black, and cold Gro de Naples
Do and do Poult de Sole
Black Italian Lustrings, Florences, and black
Blond Wells, Thread Laces and Edgings
Jet black and blue black Lyons Velvets
Black and colored Italian Grapes
Plain and figured Swiss Musins
Linen Cambria and Linen Cambria Hdkfs
Silk, Cotton, and Worsted Hosiery
Gloves of every description
New style Dark Cambria Prints
Also,
Cloths, of every shade and price, very cheap
Cassimeres, Cassinetts, and Flannels
Rose, Point, and Duffle Blankets
Green Baizes, Drab Kerseys, & Negro Cloths
Cd English and French Merinos
Sd black and colored Merino Circassians
With every variety Of Goods in our line, suit
able for the Fall and Hinter
We invite our customers and purchasers to
give us call, and see for themselves, as we are
determined to sell at a small advance on the
cost. sept %