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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-14

BANKS IN THE DlsTRIcr OF CoLuMBIA-ln the
Senate on Monday, on motion OF Mr.. Benton,
the following resolutions concerning the Bank
Charters in this District, which he held in his
hand. were ordered to be printed
The substance of propositions intended to be
submitted to the consideration Of the Senate by
Mr.. Benton, when applications for renewing or
extending Bank Charters, or creating Banks in
the District of Columbia, shall come before the
Senate:
I. That no application for renewal of char
ter should be entertained in favor OF any Bank,
which has heretofore failed, or suspended pay
ment. until after the circumstances attending
such failure or suspension shall have been fully
examined, and reported upon by Commit
tee of one of the Houses of Congress.
III. That Banks of circulation ought to be re-
duced in number. not increased.
iii. That no charter ought to be renewed,
granted or extended, except upon the following
fundamental principles (among othersc L. Inc
Bank TO pay all its currency in gold and silver;
the holder 10 have the right to require the one
half in gold, and the other half in silver. z NO
paper currency to be issued, renewed, or pald
out, of a less denomination than twenty dollars.
3 Stockholders for the time being, to be liable
each to the amount of his stock, for the clrcula-
ton and deposites, on the failure OF the Bank TO
redeem its currency, or pay its deposltes; with
summary process for the recovery; and all sales
and transfers of stock to be void which shall be
adiudged by a Jury TO have been made with In
tent to evade this liability.
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81 Method of Instruction for the Piano Forte
A Complete System for the Violin, arranged
by Ballot, and adopted by the Conservatory of
Music in Paris
Also, few copies Clarke's Catechism of Mu-
sic. For sale by AUGUSTUS JACOBS.
ian ID
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RAIL ROAD FROM PORTLAND TO QuEBEc.-The
Portland and Quebec papers suggest the expe-
diency of establishing rail road between those
two cities.
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DI ED

DIED,
On Monday, the Sth instant, at Mattawoman,
Charles county, (Md.) EDGAR E. MASON, Esq,
i'm the 2Sth year of his age
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having remarked that in the event of war with
France, she would be able to avail herself OF the
services of this officer who has probably more
minute knowledge Of our country and OF its
military offences than any other individual, the
National Gazette says, as we think, with much
force and truth,
"We do not believe that Gen. Bernard would
turn this knowledge against the United States;
but in the very facts of his having reached his
present station and been appointed Minister OF
War, there is a serious lesson TO our government,
touching the employment Of foreigners who may
return to their respective countries with peculiar
power to do us injury acquired by means other
official functons.)"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-14

One of the most interesting incidents of the
day, and one as unusual as 1t was gratifying,
was the entrance into the Senate Chamber of
the venerable Chief Justise, who, after the ad-
iournment Of the Supreme Court, repaired to
the Senate to hear MIR. Webster. He was hand
ed to seat by one of the most distinguished
members, and the eviden. sensation OF affection
ate respect which pervaded all who witnessed
his entrance, was delightful to every beholder,
as spontaneous homage to age, virtue, and
public service.-Nat. Int.
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ALEXANDRIA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN'Y IA, 1885

DIsrRlcr OF CoLuMBIA.-Itis, with us, matter
of regret that the President ofthe United states
did not, at the opening of the present ses-
sion of Congress, make the District of Co
lumbia either the subject of special reference in
his annual message, or bring it before the two
Houses in communication relating to its affairs
altogether Standing in the situation oil TO-
vernon TO the District, his advice, recommends
tons and suggestions, would have received the
most favorable hearing, and been productive OF
the happiest results. In the multiplicity OF ma
tional business of peculiar interest, and no doubt
trusting to the wisdom and good sense of the
National Legislature, constituted by the highest
human authority, the Local Legislature OF the
District, the President omitted what, in our OPT
Mon, would have been so highly beneficial and
important. Ii does not, however, the less, on
that account, devolve on Congress, to pay STRICT
attention to the wants, display high regard ior
the interests, and aoor diligently for the adj
yancement of Territory and People, having
every claim upon their generosity and Justice
Every member of Congress ought to recoilect,in
considering upon matter desired oy, ana oe-
monstrated to be necessary to, any portion OF
the citizens of the District of Columbia, that ne
is legislating for those placed, as it were, IN his
hands, and over whom he is made guardian
that he is acting for his own constltuents-ior
those made his own constituents by the Constl-
tution-that if he is careless OF their wants, or
indifferent as to their fate, they nave no other
source of relief; and that in faithfully attending
70 their interests, he is but doing his duty, and
acting out the character of just Representative.
These considerations, we fear, do not always
have their proper weight upon the minds OF
Members of Congress, when they speak and
vote on matters concerning the District OF Co.
mmbia. We now offer them, that they may be
thought Of and, perchance, regarded.
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The Albany Daily Advertiser says that the
Legislature Of New York will nominate Van
Buren, for the Presidency, before its adjourn
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LUCIFER MATCHES,
IMPORTED from London, just received; also
l. Canary Seed
Opium, the best Turkey selected
Pearl Barley, very white
Camel's Hair Pencils, inch wide
Poonah Brushes
Calcined Magnesa from London
On Hand
Hemp Seed for Birds
Fancy Soaps from London
Tooth Brushes, English
Pel Al Ash and every clean and pure
Also
LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS, large
supply, Of the growth Of 1884; and most other
articles in the Drug line.
LIST mos VIM. STABLER.
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TO RENT,
YlHE Sandy Bar and Cooper's Point Fishe-
l. ries, with the privilege ofthe adjacent Land
ings on Broad Greek. These Landings are a
little below Alexandria, on the Maryland side OF
the river Apply on the premises, or to
HENRY DAINGERFlELD.
ian 3-2aw6w
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FOR NEW ORLEANS-Io sail on 25th inst.
ssN The new and fast sailing Brig LOUISE
HkRANA, Frederick Williams, Master. Her
accommodations are superior and commodious.
Passengers will please apply to the Captain on
board, or to JAMES H. JOHNSTON.
Norfolk Va, JAM S. jan 12-6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
FOR TIE EMO TIREh
THE MERCANTILE CONVENTION. 80

The Committee of Vigilance of the city of Richmond
it seems have slept beyond their province: in recon-
nendng, not merely TO their Constituents of Richmond
and county Of Henrico to the citizens Of Frg;ns, but
10 the choe Sonh-not mere stoppag. Of papers anu
cmissares great Mercantile Convention.
u long tail has our puss -
But this Committee Of Vigilance have not done it, even
Committee. 1t is maj ory of minority. who has
done The Committee consists of 40 uip!nhers-oi
whom about 100 present in the of Thursday
but owing the long Debates from - ill ater7 o'clock
Of the meeting had dispersed particularly from the coun
ty, where the majority Of the members averse to
the proposition Thus it happened lnat when the final
vote taken MIR. Lyons Resolutions the meeting
was FILTERED down TO II; OF which al only we're IN
favor Of adopting them majority Of the Committee
not then present. when the question was takcn and
only az of 70 voted for the Resolutions that 10 TO
say not fourth of the whole Committee Of Figi-
l,nce!-Is it by such minority as this, that the Acr-
chants of Richmond willing to be guided in the call
OF Southern Convention To attempt 10 change the
whole course OF Commercial relations to dispense
in great degree with the Northern capita 10 force
manufacturers and worse than all raise mp sectional
Party, fly in the face of the vencrated Washington
Farewell Address, and the risk of shaking this Union
to its foundaon'
Pause pause, beseech you-and let us acquire some
little discretion in madness Asa Northern paper
"Some Southrons seem disposed to punish all North
crners for the sins of few Abo,onists-and menace
the North with nonconsumption agreements. II IRIS
plan could be adopted, it ought for consis,encys sake,
to be extended against British manufactures; tor the
british have done what the American Aboitionsts have
neither the power nor the constitutional right to DO
A SOUTERON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
DEATHS.

Ef III York Town, Virginia, the Instant Major Gcorqa
Washington eans' in about the Seth year age leaving rso
an! respectable amiy umcn th-i loss He Of hc
OF Tuppa,nnock, the Rappaannock We have
knoso him oa9, and knew him intimately Major b. seemed 10
destined 10 high distinction in the wor flo had Gne form
and peron, winning address, rapid active mind and hap
py cocu unbu, adverse circumstances nrrrea ard
son,n pinion down the earth lie tuwycr and prnc.
the Blrat different periods both in Virginia and in
ohosu, he early suffered himself pursue other avocaons
il which he md thus failed
Of that active and concentrated attention. which essential
pursuit. Towards tho close of his days. is
constantly s,rg cling With difficulties which had besct his
e pnthanl illus j, omc,imas appeared US, Contrary 10
the maxim o: Charles Do Moor his desti.y fuliej-
Maio Banks d-vn.ri hi
coaciin,e their knJarss We part with profound
regret. He with whom long acquainted whom
much aache-aa whose fortunes
ponI with tho qualifications he displayed at the early period hi,
life.
We perceive, from the Nashville papers, that tho venerable Willie
onnt Govetor Tennessee trying recent
~, IN tue osth ycnr oil hi' lilo othc beat
true patriot, uncomp'o4nising Rrp.bIican-G7o5e.
Died. Esnchss che 9th inst, James Dunlop Tonpkus
eldest Of John Iompkins formerly OF this CITY,
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Shirt of Enterpri.c


meeting has been held in Norfolk, for the purpose
of appointing Delegates to the Danyle Convention, to
oc held on the 9TH Oct and recommended by meeting
Of the people of Patrick co. The Nurfolk meeting was
held on the 18th ult, to luke into consideration The
pedicncy of constructing Rail Road from the town Of
DanviIIe to Evansham, in Wythe county 1t was recon-
rnendcd that Convention Of Delegates from the
tics of Pittsyvana, Henry Patrick Floyd Grayson and
Wytfc should be held in Danvi!le, The 9Th Oct next,
to take the subject into consideration, and IN recommend
the means most likely to insure u the conen
plated improvement; and the counties of Brunswick,
hIecklenburg, and HataI and the towns Of Petersburg
and Norfolk, were respectfully requested In send Dele
the Delegates appointed from Norfolk, wiz. Mclhsil,
Esq., Col. Thomas Newton, George Loyal, VIM. 4.
Cunningham George Mcintosh Joseph H. Robertson,
Esds and Doclur D. c. Barraud.-Thc meeting of Nor.
folk also came to the following Resolutions:
"ReSc'red, That the establishment Of a new Bank in
the Borough of Norfolk, with capital OF at least a
million of dollars is loudly called for and absolutely
ourcd to supply the of its trade aud commerce,
now languishing by the withdrawal o.. the capal of the
Bank Of the United States.
"Rrscfred, That Committee Of five be appointed to
rncinoralize the General Assembly of Virginia this
important subject praying that body TO grant US such adj
d:tiona MEANS their wisdom may be hest calculated
to promote prosperity.-The following names were
then announced to compose the said Cuimitlce JOS
H. Robertson, John Tabb W. w. Sharp, Wright South
gate, Saml. D. Rawlings
meeting has also been held at Portsmouth, for ap
pointing Delegates to the Cnnventon-and for petition
ing the Legislature to establish Bank.
meeting also held al Petersburg the gath inst
in pursuance of recommendation Of the Common Hail.
which approved Of the projected Railroad between Dan
vile and Eyersam and appointed the following Dele
gates to the Danville Convention. ylz:=Alfssfs' GhaS
F. Osborne Robert Brcliett, IT,, Joseph Bragg: J. l.
Brown, Samue! Mordecai, Jas Lea AID 4. D. SPooneF
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ALSSAIA.

ALaEA IA.
tSTs:' Of letter from Huntsr1le September X, 1855
caH assure you that Alabama is truly Democra,ic
th vote on the Governors eecion may considered
!ar test Of the strength of parties Every description
Of opposition 10 the Administration was arrayed against
and such was their confidence Of success that the
o. Huntsville (wlo had for several years
i s.ieh': from conviction "r lhc weahness,) bald
,e y, w tue mask and exhibited their old marks
- .';e s1e OF the public. Many country people
were a:on:s'sd a, their b,lducss in cnouncing the De-
m'Sranc candidate. The Did F~drra!is;. the NuIlitirr
anu o'',"rs s o. "n"S1us principles. (u al g,"d Nh:.s
have mt will: sad ,i'f'a Tiny did n,n1.r ~, ,l,a,,
the election Of judy Saith b. bringing ce{ Mates 10
bear agans. him, and iLr employment ot active ny,,,
at the different brGs in the ulty, the day Of .rc
tion. The leaders however, ID! this combination an,n
the Judge instead Of lesssn his popularity have rails
ed him in the estimation Of people oil the county
and the tide Of public indignation falls heavily upon his
defa,ncrs" -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29
KING AND QUEEN COUNTY.

On Monday September 18th, (being Court gay? Il
King and Queen Courthouse, the citizens OF h;ins
& Queen County assembled to take into consider .,
alton what proper for them to 90 IN teg?ra TO ts
their slaves The meeting Organized BY selecting
james Govan Chairman. and VIM: B. Davis Secretary.
The object Of the meeting explained BY the Chair
man. Mr. VIM Boulwore offered the following f'caH:o"
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MARRIAGES.

Married, Thursday evening a by the Rev. Ale.r Jones'
Capt Heroine L. O!r, , Of Mr. Senator Opc Jefferson
10 Miss Ann g Locke daughter Of the late Mr. MevcIa
this place.
sin.,iqd il sou,bys'' Conn., Monday the 7s ns E tie
OF hGi'I G.scr Esq, OF Jefferson county Va
.Nar:n.burg 0C:c0" u Septewper "a.
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ProsDerity of Portsmouth.

The Norfolk Beacon states that the assessment o OF
Real Estate in this Town amounted in 1881 10 SaSa 4Go
and the amount of the present year is 81 2o9-
Thus in the short space of three years. inc assessment
has more than doubled Itself from the Incorporation of
the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road most cheer
inc sign in favor of such improvements!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-29

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
Jesse L. Holman to be Judge for the District OF In
diana in the place Of Benjamin Park, deceased
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U Embellishments omitted, ,ciN appear in our se7t

u! EMBELLISHMENTS o"Hhe4 Utt appear IN OUT IeIt.
For !Yo.folh, (VaJ ria Beaufort, a. c.
ETNlTED STATES MAlI4-Thc superior new Steam
a. Packet DoLPHls, Capt. J. Pennoyer will CONT
Ter trips through the months Of September and Oc-
tober, follows (at 10 O'clock. A. NJ OF the days be-
low stately
,yal eGec Charleston, viii lenre NoIfok,
Thursday Sept. 10 Thursday, sept. u
Gets &" Is
% %
Which will finish her season on her present route
After which she will her regular trips TO
Havana, via ST. Augustine Key West, e. F) to Leave
Charleston on Thursday, November ~, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ Her regular days for leaving Charleston and
HavalF thereafter: will be made known to the public
in due time.
Fare through 20 Havana. from Charleston 90. $40
Fare 10 ST. Augustine, from Charleston, ...... Is
Fare to Key West, from Charleston, .......... 80
From ST. Augustine to Key West, ............ 20
From ST. Augustine TO Havana, .............. 30
From Key West to Havana, .......... Is
For Passage, spply to Capt Pcnnoyer. on board, or
to WILLIAM PATTON, Agent
6 Fitzsimens wharf.
Bertls cannot be considered secure until paid for.-
Letters the subject addressed 10 the Agent post paid
will be promptly attended to- Baggage, weighing over
one hundred pounds will be charged 20 cents per foot
extra. No Freight taken.
Sept. 10. 39-tl2N
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BALTIMORE MARKET-Jan. 30.

We have nothing to report this rorning
except a sale at auction on yesterday Of
270 hhds N Orleans sugar at Sc n 90.
Coffee remains as last Teported-Rio, IL
a l2 3-4. st Domingo, lOa 10 i.2.-
Cotton is held at i6 l-2a l8 l-2. Fish
= we have not heard Of any thing doing-
mackerel is held at No |, 81 No 2, Sc !;
No 3, So.
Flour-Thc transactions in -four continue
unImpounnt. Sales from stores are still
making at $4 68 n 476. The receipts
are no, 50 large as at our Tuesdays re-
port, but the price from wagons remains
at S. 50.
Graiu-There have been no arrivals
worthy of hote since our last report
Wheat, we quote nominally at ST ,O2.-
Corn, white aud yellow, 60 a C5c.
Wiiskcy-The price Of whiskry con-
tinues to decline. We find the wagon
prIcs to-day "a "a l-2c sales from
stores % a 29c.
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Missouri the Missouri Re-

Missouri From the Missouri Re-
publican of Jan l6, we lean that great
move had been made, at The sent Of gov
ernment Of that State, for Van Burcn
organization. 1t was rather failure, tho
Van was nominated for President, Ben
ton for Vice, LiIburn w. Bogss Tor Gov
ernor, Franklin Carson for Lieut.. Gov
Congress, Geo. +. Strother,
and Albert G. Harrison. All these State
take place next August.
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NORTHERN N R.
X. I. SATURDAY. FEB.y7. ss'
ITO DIR PATRONS.

=
The publisher Of the Star and Constiiu,ionast,
contemplating n new arrangement in lis business,
would deem il favor Of those who are indebted
to him for te paper, advertising, or job work. Of
more than one years standing, if they would
canoe! their bills previous to the 18th Of February
neat. find (and sorry am to say il) by ref r
ring TO my books, that there are large number
who are in arrears for two, three four, and FIVE
years. If these demands are attended TO previous
to the tine above mentioned, ard their paper ID
continued, the advance price win he received ai-
ter that time $3.50 will be demanded indiscrnli-
nately. To those ofour patrons who have paid
us punciually, we tender respectful achnowl-
edgemen,s, aud solicit a continuance Of their
smiles and layors.
Az the expenses Of the office nre heavy. and the
bills against each one small, il is hoped this no.
iice will receive due attention, that the command
- OwE NO MAN" may be complied with by the
public's humble servant.
CHARLES RANDALL.
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The Legislature of Pennsy lvania, has
appointed committee Of one member
from each Congressional district to iu-
quire into the expediency OF removing tho
seat Of government from Harr'sburgb.-
1t has been recommended 10 the city
councils of Philadelphia, to make to the
Legislature an Offer Of accommodations
in that city.
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POST OFFICE REPORT.


Mr. Ewing moved the Senate proceed
to the consideration of the Post Office
Report, which was agreed to the reading
Of WHICH terminated about quarter after
two, when Mr. Grundy rose and stated
that the report which had been read, con-
tanned the views of three Senators in the
committee constituting the majority. The
Senator from Illinois, (mr. Robinson) and
himself, had prepared a document giving
their views upon the subject, without any
reference to the report OF the maioriv.-
lie would now move that this paper be
also received, which was agreed to.
Considerable discussion arose as to the
disposition of the bill, when, on motion of
Mr. Ewing, the Senate adjourned.
In the HOUSE-A bill for the relief
of the representatives of Capt Thomas
flurdy, was read third time and passed
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The House then resumed the consid-
Grafton Of the Appropriation Bill for the
Civil List, together with Mr. Vance's a.
mendment thereto, proposing 10 repeal
the second section Of the Law Of 1884,
(Which gives to certain subordinate Off
GERS Of the Customs the same emoluments
as they received prior to the reduction of
duties in 1882, to limit their compensa-
tion, and obliae him to report annually
the amount OF ices, SC. received togelh-
er with an amendment thereto, which Sc
cures To them the same emolunient as
they received in 1884.
The debate on the bill and amendments
was resumed, and occupied tho House
till a late hour.
Mr. Mckinley endcavorcd to arrest
farther discussion by moving the previous
question but the House refused to sus-
tain hm-Ayes 73, Noes 81.
When, on motion OF MIR Wise, the
IIo,Ac adjourned.
In SENATE, Wednesday, Jan. o.
Aiter the transaction of ordinary busi-
ness, an animated debate arose on the
joint resolution of tho Legislature of Ala
bama, presented by MIR King, instructing
their Senators 10 endeavor to get expung-
CO from the Journals Of the Senate the
Resolution of the last session, ccnsurino
the President Of the United States. The
joint resolution Was finally laid on the ta-
BILE.
On motion Of Mr. Webster, and after
considerable debate, 10000 copies of the
Reports Of the Post Office Committee on
the condition and management of tha,
Department, were ordersd TO be printed i
every copy with the accompanying docu-
nlents.
The French Spolation bill, was order.
ed to DO engrossed for a third reading by
a vote Of % TO 81.
Mr. Clayton gave notice that hi should
Tomorrow, move to go into Executive
business.
Mr. Smith submitted the following res
olution
Resolved, That the General Post or
ice is deeply IN drbt---its affairs iu grca,
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mcr escape FROM the pistol of Col. Ben
tun and perhaps Of these two attempts
upon his lie, the iailure Of to-day is the
most extraordinary. az
The correspondent Of the Journal OF
Commerce says the assassin was deliver
cred over to the Mnrshal Of tlc District,
Mr.. Hunter, and the Sergeant at Arms
of the House, Mr.. Randolph, by whom
he was arrested and taken to the City
Hall for examination. The lntelligenccr
of Monday says that Lawrence is by
birth an Engl:shman,- painter by trade,
and has been in this country about IL
years. He is an acknowledged maniac,
and has been known TO be partially de-
ranged for several years. lie was not
lnng since carried before the Grand Ju-
having committed an assault upon
his Si.ter-nnd after an examination OF
Witnesses who knew him, the Grand Ju-
ry Iclus, d to find bill against him, on
the ground of his insanity. The failures
of the pistols in dischargng, was owning
to lis not being used to adjusting the per-
cussion caps to them, as they must have
inevitably exploded had tho caps been
properly. adjusted, both pistols being well
charged with fine glazed duelIing powder,
and balls.