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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-11
ALEXANDRIA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBR'Y. IL, ,sas

FIRE.-On Monday night, between eight and
nine O'clock, fire broke out in the Cabinet
Ware Room and Mandatory Of Mr.. PHARRs
THRooP, on King street. between Columbus and
Alfred streets. In very short time the whole
building and its contents were in blaze The
fire quickly communicated to the two-story
frame dwelling house next door, east, occupied
by Mrs. YEAToN, and the frame dwelling house
next door, west, occupied by Mr.. CAMPBELL
These, with the building in which the fire ori.
ginated, were entirely consumed. Owing 10
the active exertions Of the fire companies, and
the citizens generally, the fire was then arrest.
though they were on fire several times, and in
imminent danger during the whole conflagra.
ton.
The principal sufferer is Mr.. Throop whose
loss we presume, must have been great in ca.
binet ware, materials, tools &C. &c.
The appearance Of the fire was threatninr
and so great as to be seen distinctly in Wash.
ington. Many Of the citizens there, with two
Engines belonging to the Franklin Fire Com.
pany, promptly repaired to our relief and ar.
rived before the flames were extinguished.-
They were received with cheers by the Alexan.
dria Fire Companies and, after the danger was
over, Hospitality entertained. We owe on be.
half Of our citizens, an expression of thanks
for the generous ardor displayed in our behalf
by the citizens of onr sister city.
AS to the origin Of the fire, We are sorry to
hear it said that ii is believed to he the work OF
an Neutrality-suspicious. giving another warning
to all, at this time especially, to be particularly
careful and yigilant.
We cannot speak in too high terms Of praise
Of the conduct and exertions Of many Of our
fremen. and Of the zeal and alacrity displayed
by all our Fire Companies. These associations
of our citizens are becoming as efficient in or
ganization as they are valuable in purpose and
design.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-11

ExposURE-A curious exposure Of official
fraud and misrepresentation, has been made
1t is known that Mr.. Poindexter has been charg-
ed with being under the bias of pecuniary obi
cations to the Bank Of the United States. The
Globe, in November last, published what it CALI
ed Gan extract of an official letter Of one Of the
Government Directors, showing that the Bank
did accommodate MIR. P. in an extraordinary
manner" Mr.. Poindexter took the proper
means to vindicate his character, and 10! TINS
exposure is made. The Secretary of the Trea-
sury Mr.. Woodbury., in reply to call made ~
Mr.. Clayton for copy OF the official .eter'
above spoken of, says:-"I have the 'nonor to
inform you, that among the records. and files Of
this Office, there is no letter or report from any
Director, or from any person who has been
Director, Of the Bank of the United States
which purports to give any account or state.
ment Of the transactions of the Hon. George
Poindexter with the Bank of the United States"
But the inquiry did not stop al this point
The President had claimed and exercised the
power of calling on these Directors, for state
ments Of the transactions Of the Bank, which.
none of his predecessors had supposed they pos-
sessed under the charter of incorporates;
was therefore thought, that this famous nHcia
letter might have been received by him For
the purpose Of obtaining Information frea. that
high quarter, on this subject, resolatieq vS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-11

Mr.. ADAMs.-Mr. 10 Adams received many
"honied words Of commentator and applause"
for his "voice for war; from side of the House
to which he does not belong, in the debate on
French Affairs, in The House Of Representatives
on Saturday.
Mr.. McKinIy, Of Alabama, said-that he warm.
ly approved the spirit in which the motion of
the gentleman from Massachusetts had been
made and supported.
Mr.. Lyle, of Ohio, sdid-that he had never,
since ne had enjoyed the honor Of seat on that
floor, or had had the good fortune to listen TO
speeches in that House, or in any other place,
or at any other time, felt the same sensations
which were excited In his mind by the PROPOSE
ton and the appeal presented by the venerable
gentleman from Massachusetts to the House
that morning. There was in it, to his mind,
however it might appear to others, degree of
moral grandeur-of sublmity and ofexcellence,
which, as an American citizen, he was proud
and happy to see and hear.
Mr. Sutherland said-that he was as much
pleased as the gentleman from Ohio, to find
that, in the contest, they should have the power.
full aid Of the very distinguished gentleman from
Massachusetts. He had rejoiced to hear the no
BILE sentiments to which that gentleman had Civ.
en- utterance.
Mr. r. NJ. Johnson said-that he should don.
justice to his own feelings If he took his seat
without admitting that his heart palptated with
JOY on hearing the patriotic sentiments ofthe
honorable member from Massachusetts, (Mr.
Adams) Those sentiments were truly Ameri-
can; and like the gentleman from Ohio, (Mr.
Lyte) he honored them for the source from
which they came. (.
To all and singular Of which pn6s, when Mr..
Adams obtained the floor, he cody replied as
follows:-
Mr.. Adams said, he had only wished to explain
to the House that the object Of his motion had
not been to advocate war; but to obtain the
Of the House, and to prevent the
loss of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-11

TERMS.
Daily paper 50 per annum.
Country paper 5 per annum.
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try is priuAed on Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday.
All advertisements appear in both papers, and
are inserted at the usual rates.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27


The Father of his County, foreseeing
this danger, warned us to cherish the u.
MON as the Palladium of our safety and
the great exemplar of our political faith,
Thomas Jefferson, has taught us, that to
preserve that common sympathy between
the States, out of which the Union spraDg,
and which constitutes its surest founda-
ton, we should exercise the powers
which of right belong to the General
Government, in spirit of moderation
and brotheIly love. and religously abb
stain from the assumption of such as
have not been delegated by the Consti-
tuition.
Accept, gentlemen, my thanks, for the
kind manner in which you have perform
ed the duty assigned to you, and beliye
me TO be, very sincerely,
Your friend and obedient serv't
nj. VAN BUREN,.
To ANDREW STEVENSON, Esq. Pres.
and JAMES FENNER,
EDWARD CoNDIT,
UPToN S. HEATH,
ROBERT STRANGE,
J. B. HEWITT,
and FRANKLIN CANNON, Esqs.,
VICE PRESIDENTS.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27
LITE S

q A London paper gives the re-
port of trial for breach Of promise,
ia which a verdict was rendered for the
plaintiff of $17,oo0.--The Pittsburgh
Advocate states that contracts have
been made for the erection Of 400
brick buildings in that city the present
season.-The Journal of Commerce
says the expense of building 10 New.
York, is so much above the level of
common years, that numbers who in
tended the erection Of houses or stores,
have concluded to postpone it till an.
other season.-.The railroad from
Portsmouth, Va. to the Roanoke is
completed for the distance of 40 miles
from Portsmouth, and already the
cars are daily running TO tna' cV'
loaded with cotton, anu re.srolog wa
merchandise. Baltimore, Fairfield
CO. o. on the evening Of the s1st ult. a
severe storm occurred, which blew in
the gable end of the Baptist Church, at
the time number had collected TO at
tend prayer meeting. A Mrs. Hen.
thorn, Of Licking CO. Instantly killed,
and Is or 16 others more or less Sc
riously wounded.-.A lady eighty
years of age was asked by some girls
how old person had to get before a
desire to marry left them. cha;
child" said she, "you will have to ask
some one that is older than l ann
1t is stated in the papers that during a
severe squall in Gallatin, Tenn, hail
stones fell in the form of sohd chunks
of ice, many weighing quarter Of a
pound land averaged from 8 to 10
inches in circumference! One of
them was picked up after the storm
which weighed pound !-Only three
things are done well in hurry flying
from the plague, escaping quarrels, d
catching Aeas.-A beggar, in Charles
ton, S. C. lately removed his depo-
sites from enc Of the Banks, to the
amount of $6oo.-An article to be in
corporated into the Michigan constilu-
ton, reported by Mr.. Norvell, declar-
ing that "neilher slavery nor involun-
tary servitude shall ever be introduced
into this state except, for the punish
ment of crimes of which the party
shall be duly convicted" has !. cen
,unanimo usly adopted by the territor-
ial convention. !.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

second resolution, which Is as follows
Resolved, by the general assembly
of the state Of Ohio, That the governor
be, and he is hereby authorized 10 re-
quest the president ofthe United States
to appoint commissioners or commis-
sioners, whose duty it shall be to meet
with the commissioners appointed on
the part of this state, in accordance
with the provisions of the 9th section
of an act entitled san act defining the
northern boundary of certain counties
within this state, and for others purpo.
ses,'' passed Feb. %, A. d. 1885, and
Join ia examining and re- marking the
line west of lake Erie, between the
state of Ohio and The territory OF Mich 4
igan, commonly known as" Harris
line," as provided in said section OF Il
act aforesaid"
Decided in the afirmative-ayesg v
nays 2; Messrs. Robinson and Ross
voting in the negative.
The question was then taken on the
third resolution, which is as follows;
Sand resolved further, That il the
president of the United States should
decline or omit complying with the re-
quest of the governor of this state, then,
and in tina, case, the governor is here
by authorized and required to cause
said examination and re.marking the
line, aforesaid, to be completed at as
early a day as practicable, by the CONS
missioners appointed by him, in pur-
suance of the provisions of the afofe'
said act"
Decided in the afirmative-ayes 40,
nays 20.
The question being then taken upon
| agreeing to the report-the same was
agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Wilder the house
took up the preamble and resolutions
in relation to the Imprisonment OF Jos
nathan E. Fletcher, and the same were
on motion recommitted to the standing
committee on the judiciary.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27
A MODEST MAN.

1t will be recollected that the vote of
Tennessee in the late humbug at Balti-
more, was represented by single indi-
vidual, Mr., Rucker, of whom it was
also alleged, that he had taken the part
upon himself without being delegated
therto by single citizen of Tennessee
This the Wings said, and Mr.. Rucker
has had the grace TO confirm it. The
Nashville Union, the Van Buren, organ in
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

'Frssh from the Psopls.'--The Ball
timore Convention was said to be
fresh from the people, sAysl p said
an eastern man, Il rather think they
are sailed. They were packed and
marked, 'M. v. b and we never send
shad or herring to Baltimore in such a
state without a little Salt sWell,'
said, another, sthey will want mora
salt, to get through next SUMNER.
~ Y. Morn. Her.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

DIED, on the Goth ult. at Franklinj
Pendleton county, after short illness.
Mr.. SAMUEL NEWMAN, a citizen of that
place.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

Flour in Alexandra, So rs 6 SO.
ss in Baltimore, SO
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

1t is not my purpose, however, here or
elsewhere to become Col. Johnson's
apologist. His advocate for the Vice
Presidency, on ANY OTHER OFFICE, l
NEVER CAN BE, without sacrifice Of prin.
cipe as a politician. which | always
have, and hope ever shall, hold dear.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

What can the virtues of our ancestors
profit US if we do not initiate them.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

O. When we are alone we have our
thoughts to watch in our families, our
tempers and in society, our tongues.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

Tennesse contains the following ca,u
from Mr., Rucker:
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

Fatal Pugilism.-We learn from
ths PottsviNc { Penn. Journal, that a
pugilistic encounter took place an
that msighborAood a tssO days since, be-
twesn too miners, named John Simons
and Edsoard Thomas, sOhich resulted
in the death Of the former, in conse-
quence Of a b1o,o inflicted on him
a0hicA ruptured the jagalar Uein
Previous to this catastrophe, a0hich
took place in the 18th round, the de.
ceased had knocked dozen his Oppo.
nent eteven times.--Thsrs had been
some difference 6etween the parties,
and the fight, which terminated thus
fatally, aeas agreed upon to determine
which was /" the better man." The surs
riuor has been committed to Jail 10 a.
soait his trial.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

1t is stated that Louis Phillip is 80 I'M
popular that on his birth day he was obi
ged to confne himself in his palace.
The mob, it is asserted, would have
handled him very roughly had he made
his appearance in the public Streets
Phil. Detector. "
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-06-27

The New York Sun gives the fol.
lowing account Of hopeful youth {:
"Papa,' said little boy to his father
the other day, when one fellow strikes
another, hai'nt he got no right to strike
back 7" "CertainIy he has," replied
the father. "The law of self.defence
sanctions it." swell then iii tell you
what it is," said the boy, "the nexttime
you box my ears, iii hit you a devil of
blow under the fifth rib"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06

the customs, where they employed to the for
warded to the Treasury, of all the fees and emolu-
ments whatever by them respectively received; aud
of all expenses incident their respective officers
which accounts shall be rendered on oath or affirm
ation and shall be in such form, and be supported
by such proofs, TO be prescribed by the Secretary OF
the Treasury, as will in his judgment, best enforce
the provisions of this section, and show its operation
and effect Prorided also, That any salary COM
pensaton due for the year 1884, shall not be efec
ted by this section.
Sec. A. And be atrther enaeted, That nu pay
ment of the money appropriated by this act, or any
other act passed at the present session of Congress
shall be made in the moth notes of any Aank which
should not be at por value at the place where such
payment may be made, provided that nothing here
contained shall be construed make any thing but
gold and silver tender in payment of any debt due
from the United States to individuals.
APPROVED, March Sd, 1915.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06
LOOK OUT FOR ANOTHER PANIC.

We copy from the Hartford Times the following
appropriate and timely remarks respecting the prob
ability of another panic -" The public should pre-
pare themselves for another panic Of serious ma
ture. The bank is now extending its loans in
ry direction, and to an alarming extent; and the
consequence may be read in the history of the past.
II was necessary cnrtail ITS loans short time
since, on account Of the removal of the dcposites.
and that too prccipita,ely and to such an extent
that individuals and communities bent before
the storm, what apology is there at this time for
tending its loans to such an immense amount Al
ready they exceed sixty million dollars, and the
Bank has but about ten months to live. Instead OF
calmly preparing itself for a final dissolution, and
gradually Withdrawing its business, we behold the
monster extending its huge limbs every sscsior
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06

OF The country, and preparing for fearful contest
with the people, The present condition of the
country, It's petboric state aud the apparent pros
perity, forbode storm of no ordinary character.
1t becomes all 10 guard against the approaching evil
we know not how soon the Bank movements may
commence Its charter expires on the 4th of March
next, and the Presidential election follows soon af
ter Look for trouble about those days.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06
ANDREW JACKSON.

JOHN BUCHANAN, who has just been acquitted at
Annapolis, Maryland, an indictment for homicide.
is the son of the Chief Justice of that state. Mr..
Buchanan committed the act in self defence. The
Baltimore American contains narrative Of the trial,
from which we take the following paragraphs
latter inquiry into the facts of the case, num-
ber ofvery Influential individuals determined imme
dately to lay a statement thereof before Governor
Thomas with full confidence that those facts, ta-
ken with the whole concurrent circumstances, FORM
ed such case as to call for the exercise that high
and delicate prerogative which is entrusted to the
Governor alone, of arrestng all further proceedings
against an accused. Whilst this was in progress,
however, Judge Buchanan reached the city, and in
stantly, with that high tone Of human energy, which
we hope will become no less characteristic of Amer-
can than has heretofore if exclusively designa-
ted Roman vrtue placed his reto upon all attempts
of the kin6, and pronounced that his son should
await the verdict of his country.
"The Grand Jury having indicted Mr.. b. for the
higher as pro tor,na, including the inferior grades
of homicide he was arragned on Thursday morn
ing. and Jury empaneled. Such impressions as
the countenance, personal appearance, and deport-
ment of an individual so crcumstan need, nre cacula
ted to make served to deepen the interest which
pervaded the whole scene An affectionae brother
was at his side. But the most striking moral spec
tacle which we ever witnessed-wbich we ever ex-
pect to witness-was the entry Of the venerable
Judge Buchanan into the Court-a place, where
for more than thirty years, have been in the con-
slant habit of seeing him approach only for the pur-
pose of presiding in chief
"He was conducted into Court, and to seat, by
Roger b. Taney of Baltimore city, and Joseph );
Merrck of ashington county, who had VOLUNTEERED
their services as counsel in the case, as did also
Reverdy Johnson and Thomas ;. Alexander ESQ
The testimony having been closed the prosecutor
arose: :.
"Gcutlemen ofthe Jury, you have heard with due
attention the whole Of the evidence we have IN this
case. II is committed to your decision without
rumen on either side, in full assurance that justice
will he done by your verdict"
The Court-"Sberif call Baliff."
Several Jurymcn-" No Balff is required
"The jury being called over and asked for their
verdict, Nor GvnrY" was instantly pronounced
The Spontaneous burst Of feeling which even The
sraye authority ofihe Court could notsuppress, told
bsw much h WAS m accordance with the judgetner-
ofshose who heard"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06
Mr.. PECKHAM,-

SIR-In an article published by me in
your last paper, Mr.. Hazard was charged rs the
author of an attack upon me in the Herald of the
proceeding week. Upon farther enquiry, am sat
isfed that Mr.. Hazard was not the author of that
article; that he dscountenanced any such article
being put into the paper, and disapproved of it when
published i am satisfied that the managers of that
paper have done both Mr.. Hazard and myself in
Justice in that affair. HENRY BULL.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06
&GoSe-3sranS @gaecitan,
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 6, 1885.

A Republican Convention of Delegates will be
holden at the State-House, in Newport, on THURS
DAY Evening, May 9TH, for the purpose of felecting
delegates to the National Convention, to be holden
at Baltimore, on the Goth of May next, to unite with
the Democracy of the Country, in selecting suitable
candidates for President and Vice President of the
Limited States.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06

Great S0h.-The New York Evening Star, Of
Thursday, says-"The lot next door to the Even
ing Star office, thirty one feet front, and seventy
five deep, with gore at the end, sold this day by
Messrs. Bleeckers, for the enormous sum of ffty
one Monsand fire hundred dollars"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06
SOLD TO THE DUTCH /!

We hare met the enemies and-We are theirs.
We confess that the results of the fourth Monday,
have settled the question, relates to the charac-
ter of the next Legislature of Virginia. Enough is
already known establish the fact that in that body
there will be a strong Administration, and according
to present appearances, decided Van Buren, ma
jority. This last circumstance to US wholly in-
credible. until the defeat of Curtis in Hanover, Healy
in Middlesex, Pollard in King William Ruffin in
Surry, Shell and Wilke, in Brunswickh, Cabell in
Nelson, and Cooke for the Senate in the District of
Amherst Albermarle and Nelson, Ia result anticipa-
ted by neither party, announced in rapid succession
left to doubt that such was the will of the
People
As far as we and the present contest are concern
ed, we for our single selves, strike the flag, which
until this moment we believed would wave in even
tual triumph.
The Van Buren, party have the destiny of Old
Virginia in their hands May they so exercise their
ascendency as to reverence her ancient principles,
respect her renown, and protect her liberties.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06

At the election of Mayor in The city of Hartford
on monday last, the vote was as follows-H. l.,
Ellsworth (Jackson,) SIS; r. X. Bruce (Whig)534
scattering 26. Mr.. Ellsworth was accordingly cho-
sen.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

At a meeting of the Democratic Freemen of New
port held at the State-House, agreeably to public
notice, the evening of the I'd inst the following
named gentlemen were chosen delegates to attend
the State Convention to be holden in this town Oh
Thursday evening the 9TH inst; for the purpose of
choosing four delegates to attend the Baltimore Con-
vention to be holden the Doth of the present month
STEPHEN II. NoRTHAM, ROBINSON POTTER,
SAMUEL ALLEN, Russell CLARKE,
CHARLES Nj. THURsToN, PELEG CLARKE.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06

Ephraim X Avery is preaching in the interior of
New York,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-05-06

This day the General Assembly of the State con-
venes in this town for the purpose of counting the
proxies for General Officers and organising the State
Government for the ensuing year. His Excellency
John Brown Francis and suite arrived in town at
about half past one o'clock, p. NJ, yesterday and
was greeted on his arrival by the customary salute
from detachment of the Artillery Company of this
town, and also by salute from the Gutter Vigilant
under the command of Lieut.. Tracy.
The procession consisting of the Governor, Lieut..
Governor, members of both houses of the Assembly,
and citizens will be escorted from Townsend's Ho-
tel to the State House this morning at o'clock,
by the Artillery Company under COL Robinson.
We anticipate an unusually interesting election.