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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
Missouri and Kanshs.

A writer 10 the Charleston Courier, who
has recently visited Missouri and Kansas,
gives US bis impressions about matters and
things 10 that quarter OF the Union. The
following extracts from his communication
are not devoid of interest:
Being satisfied, from all that | saw and
from carefully collected evidence, that Nan
.as would eventually be free State, | re-
turned to ST. Louis. There the free-soil
principle is not only 10 the ascendant but
rapidly spreading. The Mayor, Mr.. Vein
err, was elected on the free.soil ticket, and
the general expression of public feeling on
the subject was, that the entire municipal
government should be placed in the hands OF
those who would decry negro and foster
white labor. Owners OF slaves there not
only look upon the property as unsafe, but
for farming purposes unprnti'abIe. The
louisiana planter has already found that he
can buy negroes in ST. Louis fifteen to TWEEN
ty per cent. cheaper than IN any OF the
Eastern cities, and the steady drain thus
caused by white labor, cheapening slave la
Dor so that the risk and labor do not secure
confidence in the institution, will soon make
Missouri a free State. The sUuudest part
of the State now on the subject, Is 90 the
Missouri river and the borders OF Kansas"
Again, he says:
I'VE complain that the North is hostile to
US as slave owners. is not from that quar-
ter we need fear. A community Of interests
will long keep US united. So long as We
produce cotton, aud they manufacture 1t,
there is o guaranty that they will not cut oil
their own supplies. But it is to tho West
we mus. look with jealous fear. Agricutu-
raj like MISUNDERSTANDING from their
mines everything We want in metdtITgy-
their woodlands only requiring to be shrut-
bed up aud planted down in grass to make
more than our best prepared meadows
with land oil productive, they have but little
labor to make them yield large return; and
the aIles being such as white labor can
produce, they enter into competition IN eve
ryth,ng bot cotton and rice, and even IN cot
top they will cfer fax and hemp as substi-
tutes, which will secure market from the
low figures at which they can be prohtably
raised. Their laud all productive, cut up
into small farms, cultivated in the best man
ner, CONT etition aud over supply Of all the
necessaries Of life, will make their price de-
pend rather upon the facilities and cost Of
than anything else"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
TeIegraphic Dispatches.

WASHINGTON, May 3l--Some official in
formation has been received that the govern
ment of Nicaragua and Costa Rlca have
ratified the treaty for settlement Of al! the
difficulties, including the boundary question.
The Presidents OF the two countries met at
Rivas and arranged the prelimInarles; and
further, the governments Of Nicaragua, and
Costa Rjca, and San Salvador have entered
into treaty of commerce and amlty aud de-
fence. 1t is supposed that GuaIamala will
Join in the alliance.
Letters from Bogota induce the tellof that
the Cass Herran treaty will become law IN
the original form, and be forwarded hlther
by the next steamer.
Ii is understood that special messenger
was dispatched to day by Lord Napier with
instructions to the British Admiral ot the
North American feet wherever be may be
found The messenger will proceed first to
Halifax. TIE tenor Of his Instructions Is not
Known.
New ORLEANS, May 29--T5e steamer
Philadelphia has arrived from New York,
via Havana. bringing the California mails
and announcement that the continued outra-
ges Of the British cruisers bad caused such
intense excitement 10 Hsvsos that Captain
General Conchs bad dispatched a Spanish
war steamer to interpose between British
guns aud the frequent violation Of sovereign
~ IN the Spanish waters. Lively times are
anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
Naval Affairs.

The Panama correspondent Of the New
York Herald, writing on the 18th Of May,
Gays:
"ln the waters Of this bay are now anchor.
ed four American vessels of war, constituting
together display Of naval force rarely wit
messed here These are the Merrlmac,
Saranac. Vardalia and Decatur. The Mer-
rimac, flagship of the squadron, carrying
flag fficer j. e. Long, has created quite u
sensation at the different points Oh the south.
ern coast, where she touched during her
passage hither. The magnificent dimensions
Of this vessel command the admiration OF all
who have seen her. Her off GERS are we'll
Not long since arrived, the steam frigate
Saranac, commanded by Captain John Kelly.
The sloop-of war Eanda!ia, Commander A.
Sinclair, is here. OF her officers, Lieut.. j.
Fry and Purser C. c. jackson will return
home by the present steamer on account OF
ill-bealth. Her remaining officers are well.
The remaining vessel, the sloop Decatur, Con-
mander IL X Thatcher, swings at her usual
moorings. Her off ,ers are IN tulerable
health, though greatly Frustrated by their
prolonged stay in this debiiitat.ng climate.
The United States steam frigate Colorado
is daily expected at Asplnwali, az the flag
chip OF the Home Squadron. Tic Jamcstowu,
sloop OF war, is at San Juan del Norte, Grey
town. Nicaragua. The United States store
ship Relief sailed from A-pinwall May Is h
for Grsytown, with supplies Tor the James-
town
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
Volunteer SayaIForce.

To The editor Of the New York Herald.
NEW YORK, May 80, lS5S.-I have now
volunteers enough to man and officer any
ship, who are experienced ssamen and we'll
acquainted with practical gunnery, and who
Will take good care Of any ship. | now ak
the questi Ms there merchant who ill
place his s1ip at the disposal Of these aeu,
nnder my command, for a voyage OF three
mouths to Cuba and back? We are ready.
Where Is the ship? The navy has cos, the
government, or | should say the people or
merchants, since 1914, the round sum of
3l4,OOO, OO0-it will cost over S3l. 000,O0O
to b! 1t for active service. Merchants, pro-
tect yourselves at less expense than you pay
the revenue. Where is the benef. to you
w. ID. PORTER, L. S. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
CrOp PrOhuecIs.

The Norfolk Argus Gays the wheat 10 sew.
eral adjoining counties has been struck with
rust. A writer at Beaufort, \. c., SAYS.
however, that tho rust is more upon the
blades than stalks, and that wheat on we'll
drained and fer;ilIz d soil is free from rust.
Late accounts from the West represent great
destruction of eraio crops upon the bottom
iaods OF all the streams; those Of the Wabash
aod other large streams 10 Indiana are par
tlculariy noticed as entirely ruined. Upon
the uplands, the wheat is still promising
toe growth Of straw being very large. Grass
Is very rank every where, but corn Is not plan.
Leo over most VI the corn-growing region.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

Iu reference to the latest and most IN
successful of all the Fillibuster attempts
upon Central America, detailed 10 an ar
.ce in yesterdays Gazette, the New York
Express says THE country is pretty
we'll tired now Of having its ships of war
step in to save the neck of every rowing
burglar that fails in his attempts upon the
property aud peace of other people. As
long as the Walkers and kenneys are per-
suaded that. if bad fortune atteod their
burglaries, Uncle Sam will always be at their
back With a chip of war to save them from
chastiscment, we may be sure that hlilhus-
terism, in some shape or other, will be giving
US constant trouble"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
XirRInIh EiecIiOn.

Fredsriek.--Siugleton, Clerk Of the Circo'
Court, by majority of 1853 over Sewers
Rely, Clerk Of County Court.
Clarke. -Kysn, Sheriff, D. Ii. Mcclure
Clerk Of Circuit and County Courts, Jonn'
ston. Commissioner Of the Revenue.
HAsovEx.-Mr. George w. boswell %,
been elected Sheriff Of Hanover, BY ss"'h
majority over B. W. Tslley, bis OpPoneD"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

10 the House Of Representatives, on Mon
day, Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia. made per-
soual explanation in relation to certain
charges made by him against Senator Douglas
and the Illinois delegation, during the debate
on the admission of Kansas. lie thought
MIR. Marshall, of Illinois, in q subsequent
reply to his speech, had suppressed some
facts III such manner as 10 place him Mr.
SMITH 70 false position.
Mr.. MARSHALL, of Illinois, denied having
suppressed any facts, and disciaimed auy 10.
teption of mlsrepreseutipg the gentleman.
Mr.. MORRIS, of Illinois, also made 40 ex-
plana.ion on the same subject, denying that
be bad ever informed Mr.. Smith that the
Illinois delegation held caucus and pre-
determined the course Of Judge poogias.-
He caused to be read an affidavit Of the same
tenor signed by Mr.. Thomas Smithers, OF
Illinois, who was present at the conversation
alluded to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

Upder the new tariff, which went into op-
Grafton las. June, the average per cent Of
duty upon the entire imports of the country
have been reduced from 25 to 10 per cent,
Welding about forty-fr millions of dollars on
the average fnportatious, whilo the expenses
of government for the present, year are
estimated at eighty millions. The cost OF
collecting the revenue the ensuing year Will
be four millions OF dollars from customs, nn-
der the appropriation bill as passed by the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

A letter from Aspinwall, referring to the
party of men who, under Colonel Kinney,
made the recent aborative attempt to take
possession of Greytown, aud barely escaped
With their lives says:-"Young Bell, is nep-
bev of Wm. Smith, NJ. c.. of Va, and e1-
Gov. Bell, of Texas. Sutherland is from
Richmond, Va, for several years resident
at Aspiuwall. Glddon is from Boston, and
Or. Poole from the neigbborhood of the Dis
NAL Swamp. Kinney is about to sail for
Texas"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The Union snpouuces that under the new
mail arrangements. concluded by the Post
Office Department, the New Orleans mails
will reach Washington in four days and a
few hours, for the ensuing IL months, sod
after that time double daily mail will be
carried between New York and New Orleans
IN seventy.fve hours. The mail transporta-
ton from New Orleans, by way of the 18TH
mus Of Tehuantepec, to San Francisco twice
a month, will occupy but fourteen days.
The Department has thus organized route
between New York. New Orleans, and San
Francisco, which will reduce the time. fare,
and freisbts between ,bose cities nearly one
half; will save some three thoussod miles
of sea risk; and place the travel and treasure
almost entirely under the projection Of our
own flag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The Union says is not a little slgni-
6ssn, tina, no official confirmation has yet
been received at Headquarters or at the War
Department, Of the recent news oil the re-
ported capitalization of the Mormons. II is
not doubted, we believe, by the officers OF the
government, that Governor Comuing has
entered Salt Lake City by invitation OF the
Mormon leaders; but the rest of the budget
of pews purportiog to have arrived IN oon-
nexion With the intelligence Of the governors
movement, 10 not credited 10 Official quarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The debate on the resolutions reported by
the Committee onF Foreign Relations, in regard
to British outrages, was continued IN the
Senate, on Monday. The National 1ntelli-
gencer says, the amendment pending was
that of Mr.. Wilson, authorizing the Presl.
dent to issue orders to seize the offending
vessels. Mr.. Toombs reafirmed bis views,
and favored the most decided and energetic
measures He was ready to employ the
whole force Of the country to avenge the
offences already committed upon our rights
and honor as nation. We bad now nothing
to do but to stand by our arms. MIR. Ham
moud would be in favor of strong measures
when the occasion demanded. TIE subject
involved mOmeptous consequences. war
between Great Britain and this country would
be greater calamity than any thing which
bad occurred for the last three CENTURIES
When the dire necessity arose it would be
time to meet the question as it deserved, but
he could not consent to 20 into war by an
amendment to an amendment. Mr.. Critten-
den took strong but conservative ground. lie
cared not what might be the opinions of the
British Ministry upon the abstract right oil
visitation and search. 1t was our duty TO
demand an apology and PREPARATION for the
sggressions complained of. If we were met
in a proper spirit that is all we could ask;
but il became US to exhaust the usual honora-
bic means before resorting to the arbitrament
Of blood. When the necessity existed he had
no doubt the subject would be met in the
proper spirit. Mr.. Wilson withdrew bis
finding that int resolution
would be necessary to attain his OBJECT. The
discussion was terminated by toe arrival OF
the hour for taking up the civil appropra-
ton bill. which occupied tue Senate till
o'clock"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

Mr.. Ex-Ssoretary Stanton has written q
letter frcn Memphis, in reply to commuoi-
cation from several gentlemen Of that place.
disspproving of the late "Euslish" Kansas
srrspgemept
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

Hon. William A. Duer, L. L. D.. Of New
York, died at Mcrristown, N. j.. on Sun
day last. He was avery lesrned mau, and
% estimsble gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISEMENTS

The National Intelligencer has long and
able review of the whole question of the
RIGHT OF SEARCH, as connected with the va
rious disputes, difficulties. and negotiations
that have taken place on the subject, be
tween Great Britain and the United States.
The article concludes as follows:
Now that the whole question ha. been re-
opened by the late proceedings in the Gulf OF
Mexico, we are perhaps warranted in lhler-
linz that our government will direct its en-.
beavers towards etfecting some definite uE-
derstanding with Great Britain 10 relation to
this ve1atious controversy. To such course
the present distinguished Secretary of State
will be naturally inclined by his declared
opinions in opposition to the Ashburton trea-
ty, because it contained no express di,claim-
er Of the obnoxious doctrine, and 10 evidence
of similar dis positon, we observe that the
Committee on Foreign relations in the SEN
ate has unanimou sly reported in favor OF i'm
proving the present occasion for bringing
about some arrangement which shall lend
ixedly aud forever the commission OF like in-
dignities to our flag"
In view of the general sentiment of indig-
nation awakened throughout the country By
the recent transactions in the Gulf, 1t Is al
parent that on whatever considerations they
may be founded, or by whatever motive they
may be justified in the eyes of the British
Government, the American People will never
yield their assent TO any pretension which 10
wolves the right of search or visit in time of
peace, even though urged in the name OF a
cause which may appeal to the instincts Of
justice and humanity. However guarded in
practice. the right Of search is too liable to
abuse to be easily reconcllable to the feelings
of the American People, any more than with
the principles of national law. as understood
by them on the authority Of its most dlstlr-
guisbed expositors. Ga the other hand, 1t
will not be denied by them that the frau
dulent use of their flag by slavers or pirates
must not serve to procure immunity for such
transgressors, and it will remain for US 10 de-
wise some expedient by which the demands OF
national duty may be met without involving
any compromise Of the national honor. If it
should be found that existing arrangements
are not adequate to this end"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The Mount Savage Iron Works, we are
told, by the Cumberland Civilian, it is said
will be put in full operation this week. The
Company, has entered into contract for the
manufacture of very large amount Of rail
road iron, Of that description known as the
T rail These works have been in a state Ut
partial suspension for several months, throw
ing more than 1000 hands out Of employ
ment,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The Spanish authorities having sent two
soldiers on board the steamship Philudel-
phia, at Havana, latter receiving the papers
of the ship. and without notice to Captain
Harrison the latter disarmed the iptruders,
ADD kept the arms in bis Office. until be was
safely moored at his ssusl .ochorsse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
The Union urges the importance Of strength-

The Union urges tbeiupor'ance ofstrength-
enipg the national defences. tits persuaded
that. while the administration is deeply ssn'
sble of its duty to protect the people from
actual aggression, or in the anticipation Of
danger, there is gross inescency 10 the pre-
paratious for the contingency OF fragrant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

A large political meeting, composed OF the
opponents Of the present administration, Of
all parties, was recently held at Buffalo, n.
Y, at which resolutions we're passed denoun-
cling the course and policy of the administrs'
ton, and especially its action with regard to
Kansas. Mr.. IIavens was present, and made
q speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The late Arson G. Phelps, of New York,
left large legacies to several Of the charitable
and religious institutions Of the country,
which we're not sectarian nor sectional in
their character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The Southern (seceding) Synod Of the New
School Presbyter Church, has just made
40 attempt to secure from the New School
body portion Of the church funds. A de-
mand Of this nature, bearing the signature
of the Rev. A II. IL. Boyd, D. D., (tbe divine
who led the eecessionists at Cleveland last
year, was presented in due form to the New
School Assembly, at Chicago, on the oath
ult. DR.. Boyd appears to have been appoint
ed by the United Synod" to confer with the
Assembly. The communication of Dr. Boyd
was referred to the committee having In
charge the paper from the Harmony Presby-
terry of Kentucky, announcing the separation
of that body from the assembly, on account
of the action in reference to slavery. The
committee reported upon both communica-
tions together, regrettipg the separation, but
adhering to the former action, postponing
the matter OF the funds till next year, aud
referring the subject of DR.. Boyd's memorial
to the trustees of the church erection fund.
So another point is left unsettled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The House of Representatives has passed
the joint resolution from the Senate, author
izIug the President to take strong measures
for the adjustment Of our difficulties Wit!
PARAGUAY, as reported in yesterdays Ga,
sette. The discussion on the subject, turned
principally upon the point that the resolution
proposed a transfer of the war-makng power
from Congress, where the Constitution vested
it, to the President, and this was resisted by
Mr.. Letcher. MIR. Richie contended that
all the power likely to be used 10 this case,
would be altogether under the authority con-
ferred by Congress. Mr.. Crawford could see
no difference between the outrage 10 this case
and the aggre,sions committed by the BIZ
fish cruisers 10 the Mexican waters, and he
wished to amend the resolution so as 10 au-
thorise the same course in each case; but the
previous question being insisted upon, all
amendments were precluded, and the reso-
luton was passed by vote of III to 70
1t will be well to take care in the midst Of
the ,rar feeling that is now being excited
throughout the country, that we keep within
the bounds of the Constitution. We do not
know that we can 60 as far as Mr.. Garnett,
in thinking that some propositions 10 rela-
ton to our difficulties with foreign govern
ments, would convert our government into
military despotism, but we certainly agree
with Mr.. Letcher in the opinion be express
ed, when the Paraguay resolution was pass
ed. lie said--"If there was any necessity
for war with any Power, let Congress take
its proper res possibility OF declaring war aud
furnish the Executive with the means Of pro-
scouting the war to successful conclusion
lie was OF opinion that wrong had been done
both by Paraguay and Great Britain, but
al the same time be was for taking the re-
sponsibllltv which the Constitution devOiVed
upon him as a member OF Congress, instead
Of shifting it to the Executive"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02
Some of the New York papers argue that

the prospects of revival of trade are fatter-
ing. The Courier shows that between Sep
TENDER 9Th and November 2lst, 1857, % per
cent of the bank circulation was suddenly
Withdrawn from the hands of the trading
community, and that, estimating the same
proportion only to have been drained from
the channels Of trade generally throughout
the States, some conception may be formed,
where accurate computation Is impossible, OF
the sacrifices and disaster produced in every
branch of commerce and industry. Ii sup
poses that the Western States, supplied as
they were mainly by the bank notes OF the
East, which were also suddenly Withdrawn,
suffered quite as much as the manufacturers
and merchants Of the North. But there It
sees better things for the future, in the album
dance of produce and 40 ampler local bank-
ing circulation. At the Suuth it sees better
prospects. in a receipt at our ports OF their
great staple cotton, of Al 900 bales IN excess
of the amount Of last year, besides an actual
comparative increase OF expectation to the
extent Of 10000 bales since the lst OF Sep
TENDER, and regards the prospects as cheer
ing. A European demand 80 extraordinary
during period Of such Commercial. depres-
sion, must, upon the slightest recovery OF
trade in Great Britain and France, evidently
enhance the present prices. A gradual and
more rapid resuscitation of business is be-
lieved to be inevitable. With all the ele-
ments of commercial and manufacturing en-
terprise in such abundant and available sup
ply, it would be absurd to presume long
continuance of mercantile inactivity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-02

The report of the firm action Of our govern
mentwith respect to the late naval aggres sions
was received with joy in Cuba.