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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The Loud0un Mirror says:-"The month
of May has been most emarkabe for the fire.
quency and apparent delight with which it
has rained. Scarcely day has passed since
she set in that we have not been visited with
a copious shower. The grass, however, and
vegetation generally, we suppose, Is all the
better for it, so we'll just ''iet it rain"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The reader will not fail to observe the con-
ments of the Richmond South upon the late
Southern Commercially Convention. When
its condemnation is pronounced even in that
quarter, we may be sure its failure was COM
plete. We have an end, therefore, of South
ern Commercial Conventions: for which, let
every Southern man be thankful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28
A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF RICH CLOS,

A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF RICH CLOS
"A Si HAIR, COMPLETELY PRESERVED TO THE
/ GRE TEST AGE And who that i grey would
not have Il restored TO former color; or bald but
would have the growth restored, or troubled
with daudruf and itching but would have il re.
{ moI ed or troubled with SCrOIula, scald head, or
other erUp;ous, but would be cured or with sick
mead ache, (reuraIga) but would be cured Ii
Will also remove ali pImpes from the face and
sEiu. Prot WOOD HAIR RESTORATIVE
will do all this, see circular and the following
AM ARBOa, November 5, 1896 --PROF. o. j.
WOoI-BEAR SIR Il have heard much said OF
the wonderful effects OF your HAIR RESTO-
RAllEk, but having been so often cheated by
quachery and qulck ncs'rums hair dyes &c,
was disposed 10 place your Restorative in the
same Category with the Thousand and one loud.
~ uunpe'ed qudck Remedies. until met you IN
Lawrence county some months since, when you
gaEr me- such assurance d. Induced the trial OF
'Our RESTORATIVE ~ my iamlly-irst By my
good wife, whose hair uad become very thin and
entirely white. and before e<hdus,Ing one OF
your large bottles her hair Wa, restored near,y
20 H. original beautiful brown color and had
'hIckened and become beautiful and glossy
oon, and entirely over the head she continues
TO U.s. II, not simply because OF lis beautfying
effects upon the hair but becauso of It's health.
iul Influence upon the head and mind Others
OF my family and friends are using your Resto-
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sSepucism aud doubts ia reference 10 lis char
dc'er aud value are entirely removed; and can
and DO most cordially and confidently recon-.
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r'.lored IRON white or gray 10y reason of sick.
ness or ageD 10 original color and beauty and
b. ali young persons who would have their hair
beautiful and glossy. Very truly and grateful
ly yours, SOLOMON MANN
FRESD WOOD 1t was a long time after !
saw you - B.s.leid before | got the bottle of
Restorative lor winch you gave me an order
upon your agent IN Detroit, aud when got il
We concluded TO try 1t on Mrs Manns hair as
tue surest test Of us power. 1t mas done all
that you assured me it would do; and others of
my family and friends having witnessed lis eff
.ects, are now using and recommending its use
70 others as entitled TO the highest con.idera.
ton you clam Tor it. Again very respectfully
and truly, yours, SOLOMON MANN.
CARLYLE, LII, June rs, 1852 Il have used
Prot o !. WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE.
and have admired its wonderful effects NV
mar was becoming, as thought, prematurely
gray, but by the use OF Ms Restorative it has
resumed IT'S original color, and, have no doubt,
permanently so. 5. BREESE, ex Senator, q. s,
y. }. WOOD Il CO, Projectors, 3I2 Broad.
way, \. Y, Qn the great n. Y Wire Railing
t.stabIl, hmeut) and ia Market street, ST.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The other officers of the ship New Era,
whose captain reported that the ship New
Era was boarded and subsequently fired at
by British cruiser. say that they know
nothing Of the circumstance reported by the
captain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28
Thr lEInAnCch.

When President Buchanan assumed the
reius OF government, on tle fourth Of March,
eighteen hundred and fity-seven--a little
er one year ago-there were twenty mil
mons Of dollars in the public Treasury. Ten
months afterwards about the frsE Of Ocean
Der f0iuwIns--we find this reserve exhaust.
ed, ard Congress called upon for authority
10 issue twenty millions Of Treasury notes,
Of rather to pledge the Governments credit
for that SUN. Ga the 18th day OF Decemb Der,
Secretary Cobb, urging Congress to expedite
this loan or grant, said:
Though the .uil amount Of twenty mil
lions Of dollars will not, 10 all probah ility,
be needed AT 40 early day, if at all, yet it Is
deemed best that the Department be author
'zed To issue and keep out that sum. should
it be required by the public service"
The authority asked for was given, most Of
the notes issued, and the money received for
Il EN- already spent. Scarcely siXmonths have
rolled round, and we fad Secretary Cobb,
,gain soliciting Congress for another loan OF
ii teen millions, asserting that 1.-THE Twenty
Millions loan Of Treasury Notes. authorized
by the act of Dec Odd 1857, will be exhaust
ed in supplying the deficiency in the Tres-
sury for the present hrcai year "-BdH Pat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The House Committee on Post Offices have
decided to report bill for the Ocean mail
service. 1t will EN- brace the following scbe-
dule:
|. Collins line to he authorized to run to
Southampton, instead of Liverpool.
3 The IIavre line to be contracted with
for ten years, at two dollars per mile.
5. A line to Guckstadt, via Plymouth
and Rotterdam, for ten years, at two dollars
per mile.
4. A line from New Orleans, via Havana,
Bermuda, Fsyal, and Santander SPAIN for
ten years, q. two dollars per mile.
The expense Of these lines is not to e1-
coed 100000 per anuum. The sum is sta
ted to agree with the amount reported by the
Committee of Ways and Means, on the lOth
If Nav, for this service for the fiscal year
The estimated receipts Of hostages by Euro
peaD mails for the year is Just this amount
All letters by private ships are to be charged
the sane US by mail ships, and DO letters are
to be sent out of the United States, butthrough
the Post Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

Camp RnbinsoD, at Ashland, Va, is said to
be grand affair. Mulntudes have been in
attendance. o, Tuesday night, there was
grand Civic and Military Ball.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The Committee ON Territories of the SEN
ate, will, at its next meeting, agree upon u
bill for the organization of the territories of
Arizona and Dacotab.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The old Federal dOctrine--none the worse
FIR that--of increasing the Navy, and making
it eficient--is coming again into vogue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The railroad war at Erie, Pa, has been
renewed, and the track again torn up. At
last advices, however, the damage had been
repaired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

See article iu another column for impof-
tsnt arrangements in regard to the great Mail
routes from New York to New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The Fort Smelling case will be taken up IN
the House Of Representatives on Tuesday
next. 1t is due to the Secretary of War that
it should be promptly considered and settled.
The error in the matter was, probably, selling
the place at private sale. As for any corrup-
ton or collusion on the part Of the Secretary,
we do not believe it, We observe that the
Fort is to be evacuated by the U. S. troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

Speaking of Senator SUMMERS address to
the people of Massachusetts, upon quitting
home for trip to Europe, dissenting from
his position and remarks about Slavery, and
admitting that he is neither suitable nCr
usefal Senator, the Boston Courier remarks:
ave sincerely hope for the establishment OF
his HEALTH and that with this may come clear
err, broader and more rational opinions up
on questions in which the interests and feel
iogs of this country are deeply concorned.--
But we do not think it consistent with the
business. the rights and duties of the State,
or the nation, that the chair of Mr.. Sumner
in the Senate should be kept vacant for an
indefinite period, sentimen,ally as a per
petual speech"--even il that speech we're OF
the noblest, the puress, the most patriotic
character. A doctrine like this scarcely
suits the emergencies Of public business or
tue idea Of republican institutions"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

A letter from an officer Of the U. 3. Army,
dated Fort Bridger. Utah Territory. April
Is, and Published 10 the Boston Journal,
states that after Mr.. Kane's interview with
Govern or Cumming, the latter, attended only
by Mr.. Kane, proceeded to Salt Lake city,
which be entered on the 9Th Of April, and
found q large hall ready aud beautifully fitted
up for his reception. brigham Young re-
oeived him with an appropriate speech, which
was responded to by the Governor in a true
democratic and feeling manner. The corps
look daily for bis return. lie was treated
with the utmost civility and respect They
look daily for Col. Johnston to issue orders
for entering the city, as the road is now
psssable." The condition If the troops Is
represented as "deplvrable." The rstions
are very short, every thing scarce. and great
sofFering and privation have been endured
The prices demanded by traders for PROVISIONS
arc exorbitant. Many soldiers have lost
their hands and feet by being frost bitten
and many have died. Nothing is said of the
designs of the Mormon leaders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

A bill is now pending in Congress which
propose. an increase of the pay of officers
of the Navy. The arguments in favor Of
this measure are that the present pay Of off
eers belonging to that arm Of our national
service is inadequate to their necessary ez-
peBses, taking into consideration the present
value Of money as compared with the high
price Of living and Of materials persons are
obliged to buy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28


The House of Representatives, on We'd
nesday, rejected the ratification appropria-
ton bill, by striking cut the enaciing CLAUSE
By vote Of 90 to &c. The House subs.-
oueutly, 10 Committee Of the Whole, took up
the other appropriation bills. and in the
course of the debate Mr.. j. CLANCY Jones
stated that the Administration would call out
the Texas regiment Of volunteers, but not the
other two regiments authorized, unless it be-
came imperatively necessary. The apPropri-
alton bill for legislative, judicial, and execu-
tive expenses, goes back to the Senate, some OF
the Senate amendments not being concurred
in. The National Intelligencer says:
1.-THE oaval appropriation bill was consd-
cred 10 committee and reported 70 the House.
The sum appropriated is Sl3 l49 544. Il
the course Of the discussion, Mr.. Bocock ad-
yocated the construction of ten small sloops.
of.war, which, be said, had been estimated
for by the Navy Department without refer
ence to the present condition of our foreign
relations. The force Of the recommendation
is enhanced by recent events, and MIR. b. e3-
pressed the hope that an amendment would
be adopted to provide for the construction of
ten gunboats, of light draft Of water but ca
pable Of carrying three Of Dalhgren's heavy
guns.
Au amendment proposed by Mr.. Marshall
Of kentucky. was adopted, to make dis
elimination in favor Of American hemp for
the use of the navy; and an amendment by
Mr.. Taylor, Of New York. increasing the az :
preparation for the Brooklyn Navy Yard
to $500 l6G. was also adopted. The bill was
finally laid aside to be reported to the House.
The bill making appropriations Tor the
support OF the three volunteer regiments. be-
ing likely to give rise to discussion, Was not
considered. Tue committee took up the bill
concerning the expenses Of collecting the rev.
epue. An amendment offered by MIR. Gar
nett, was adopted, requesting the Secretary
of the Treasury to report ut the next SEES
sion his plan for reducing the expenses Of col
lection.
The bill was then laid aside to be reported
to the House, as was slso the bill making ap-
preparations for the service of the Post Office
Department. These appropriation bills will
Se the first in order for vote on their pass
age to-day, the previous question on each OF
them having been ordered ty the House"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

An election took place 10 the state of Ma
RrLAND. on Wednesday. to settle the question
rs to the call Of Convention. for revising
and altering the present State Constitution
In Baltimore. the vote vas not in any stric,
sense party one. aud the election was very
quiet and orderly. The result in Bsltimore
vas-for a Convention 5,404-against one
3.957-msjority for convention. l, Al
Washington county gives one thousand ma
jori.y seaiDs. convention. Frederick ooun-
~, probably, gives Eve to eight hundred
against it. In Cumberland the majority was
2l7 against . convention. Prince Georges
gave heavy majority the same way. j. is
regarded a. certain that the call for Coz
sentiOu has been rejected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The ,nsts, on Wednesday, passed, by ii
vote of &c to II, the bills for preserving and
securing the hurbo Improvements at Chics-
20 and Milwaukee. The Yeas and Nays
were:-
YEAs--Messrs Allen, Benjamin, Bigler. BTod
erick, Chandler Colamer, Crlttenden, Doollttle,
Douglas, Durkee, Fessenden, Foot, Foster, Ham
lin, Harlan, Jones, Kennedy, KING, Seward,
Shields, Simmons Stuart, Thomson OF New
Jersey, Trumbull, Wade, and Wilson-2o.
NAYs-Messrs. Bright, Brown, Clay, Cling
man, Davis Hammond, Houston, Hunter, lser-
son. Johnson OF Tennessee, Mallory, Mason,
Polk, Reid, Slidell Toombs, and Wight
The new LOAN bill, as was stated yester-
day, was also passed In the Senate. Mr..
Simmons amendment for home valuation
on dutiable goods, was first defeated by vote
OF % to land then the bill was carried
Ayes 2S-Noes IA.
The vote on Mr.. Simmons amendment
WAS as follows:-
YEAs-Messrs Allen, Bell. Broderick, Chand
Ter, Crittenden, Fessenden Foster, Hamlin, Har
Ian, King Seward, Simmons, Thompson of Ken
lucky, Thomson OF New Jersey Wade, Wilson,
and Wright IL.
NArs-Messrs. Biger, Bright, Brown, Clay,
Clingman, Davis, Douglas, Fitch, Fitzpatrick,
Hammond, Hayne, Houston, Hunter, lverson,
Johnson of Arkansas Johnson OF Tennessee,
Jones' Mallory, Mason, Pearce, Pugh, Reid
Rice, Sebastian, and Shelds-25.
The vote on the passage of the bill was as
follows:-
YEAS Messrs Allen, Bigler. Brown, Clay,
Clugman, Davis, Douglas, Fitch, Fitzpatrick
Hammond, Hayne, Houston, Hunter, lverson
Johnson of Arkansas, Jones, Mallory, Mason
Pearce, Reid Rice, Sebastian, Shields, Thomp
son of Kentucky, Thomson of New Jersey
Wright, and Yulee-2s
NArs-Messrs Bell, Broderick, Chandler Crit
tendeu, Fessenden, Foster, hanlin. Harlan,
Johnson Of Tennessee, KING, Pugh, Seward
Wade, and Wison-li.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The subject Of n division Of the Diocese OF
MARYLAND is now before the Protestant Epis-
cipal Convention of that state, sitting IN
Baltimore. The Bishop in bis address, re-
ferring to the matter, says, in rather tran
scendental style The Importance OF the
question lies far more in the principles 10
volved, than in the details of their appllca-
ton to the particular case 1t lis comparative
" matter IF little moment. whether any
given diocese be, or be Dot, too unwieldiy ior
its Bishop. 1t may he the turning point OF
life, as from the dead, or Of dying decay 10
growth for the Church in these United States;
whether its doceses shall be reduced and
kept somewhere near the primitive and apes,
toIic model of pastoral headsbip, or allowed
to grow into the media wal bypertrophy OF
ecclesiastical princlpalIties."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28
Cuipeper County. my 4-eotf

STEAM SAW MILL The undersigned
- would respectfully announce to the public
that their Steam Saw.Ml II is how in operation.
about four miles West OF Culpeper Court Hone,
aud That they are now prepared 10 furnish lun.
Der oisvery description at the shortest notice
and upon reasonable terms comprising all the
usual kind. suitable for building purposes
They have on hand about four thousand feet
OF various kinds-some we'll seasoned
JEFFRIES Il GAINES.
Cnipeper Co. feb I-eoSm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

cIG1 REWARD.-Ranaway from 20
OlUU farm of the subscriber near cen.
trevills, Fairfax County, Va, on the nigh' ~
5th instant, negro woman HARRIET, about %
years OF age, black, feet 3 or inches hig''
and to!e-ably likely. she was purchase oy pc
of Messrs Dickinson 4 Hill, IN Richmond ana
formerly came rom King George County. ;
will give the above reward If returned 70 ~
or secured so that can get her
As GRIGSBY
Fairfax County. Va ap 5-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

"a nnn FRUIT TREES FOX SAIL
$4,000 At The GREENWOOD
NURSERIES, situated on the Alexandra 4.r
Leesburg Turnpike near Falls Church, Fs,TIt1
County, Va. All orders for Alexandra "Ss'
ingtoa, and Georgetown, will be delivered
Printed catalogues sent TO all VINO desire 'a'h
III All communications addressed TO
T. B. MUNSoN, Falls Chuen,
INV I3-.otf FAIRFAX trlnN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

lTARD, DUPUY Il CO., Hennessey and
~ other favorite Brandies, for sale by
my rs WASHINGTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28
VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE

VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE
Y i offer Tor saIe, privately, the FARM
upon which | now res II. containing 33j ACRES
This Farm offers great inducements 10 the pur.
CHASER rom lis locality, being within , miles Of
M!jcueiis Station, and OF the RdpIdan, and
tuereb, brought INTO immediate connection. by
railway, wIth Richmond and alexandria T. IS
beautifully situated in one OF Inc best neighbour
hood, 10 Inc State Inc Improvements are
"a comfortable d ELLING. with six
~. rooms, aud all other necessary ou;.houses
4 more particular description Is unn cessary,
as those wishing to purchase will examine
for themselves. For further description. ap-
ply 10 j. { GREEN, a. Cuip, per Ct. House, or
Inc subscriber at Mifchell's Station.
WM A ROBERTSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

CSO REWARD!-Renaway i[oo ne - 'u',
sO,pU scrlber,. early in January last nee. %
man named NELSON, hired OF Me,,r' J. y.
Tabb n Son as agents Tor Mr. John VI. Conway
OF Stafford county
The said negro bears no marks Parhcn'1if
remembered is about ieet lncte' aaa. o.
light ginger. bread color, somewhat s.r" -oo'ra'
when spoken 10, speaks quickly, and Is q''s
sprghtlv; sometimes calls himself Nelson iidh'
burg. He mas wife IN Fredericksburg, q j. w.
lIeved, but took up with another woman in %
near Petersburg, whom he visited dnnhs q"
past year
A reward of twenty five dollars IS offered '''
his apprehension if taken ia Richmond Peer
burg, Alexandra, or Fredericksburg, or ne"
vicinity. or within one hundred miles Of hic,.
mond, and delivered to me, or Mes'rs. !. ".
Tabb & Son, in Richmond, or secured ~ aaj
jail in the State, SO that can get him again Z"
fifty dollars if apprehended further Norm.
JOHN b. QUAhLE>.
Richmond. Va, nv lZ-csWIW II&f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28
VALUABLE LAND IN FAUQU Ter
Y COUNTY VIRGINIA. EOR NALE-

COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOX SAIL
The subscriber offers for sale his FARM "AIk.
LEY" in Fauquier County, Va, Immediately
adjacent to CatIett's Station, on the Orange aui
Alexandria Railroad - miles from Alexandra.
BY recent survey, the tract contains ONE
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ANU SIXTY
SIX ACRES, Of which about $40 acres are
well wooded, with the finest timber, bang
large surplus over the quantity required Tor The
uses OF heiarm, and rendered peculiarly ydua.
bic by It's proximity 10 the Railroad.
OF the remainder of the land, 2Dn aces are
superior alIuvial bottom on Cedar Run readily
producing 80 10 IS bushels OF corn per acr"
and well adapted to the growth OF WHEAT 4ri
grass. The upland is of tine quality and eS.
credIngly productive OF all kinds OF gram anI
grasses. The whole tract is well waterrd alt
highly improved, Cha; portion rot under 'ui'-
walton, being well taken IN blue grass Timothy
and Cloyer) and possesses in high degree Tue
advantages OF a healthy and convenient lCca.
ton, and OF being we'll suited to both farming
and grazing purposes. The improvement cor.
csts slst Of new and commodouo DWEL'
~ LING, an Overseers' house, and the ncces'
sary complement oil barns, stables, sc.
To those, TO whom the size OF the iarm TgE,
be Objectionable Offer is made Of portion %.
the above tract, (say 500 acres Inc,uding d.!
the principal improvements and having ad'4h'
tages equal TO the whole IN point Of SITUATION
abundance OF wood and wafer, quality OF sol.
&c. The subscriber will take pleasure 30
showing the premises TO persons visiting ne
farm with the view OF purchasing, and al. r.
ply promptly 10 any communication requesting
further particulars. Terms liberal md accom-
mofating address E. J. >IONIN
Catlelt's p o, Fauquier Co, Va nv 1-roIH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

II UNNEMEDE SCHOOL The hex, se,.
IL, sion OF this School, will commence on
the ST OF October, 1898, and close Oh ,ar JI,i
OF July, 1889 The branches taught ae the
English, Latin. Greek, French, aud Spanish Ian.
guages and their Literature, and Mathematics,
(both theoretically and IN It's practical appIc'.
tons The Principal is a graduate OF the UH.
versIty OF Virginia, and the course NJ iu,'ruc,
ton is designed with a view 10 the thorough
preparation OF the pupils for that Institution
The School is situated IN FauquIer County. IN
nelghborhood we'll known Tor It's rne climate
and excellent society. Terms board and tut
ton Tor eacn term OF i've months, $40, Pay1
Bile on tue lst OF October, aud Isl Of March
Lights extra. For further particulars addses,
the Principal, at Salem Station, Fauq e. Couu
~, Virginia. GRAY CARROLL, VI. A.
-REFERESC
The Faculty OF the University OF Virginia
James X. Marshall, esq, Virginia Senate.
+ W. Coleman, esq,
Hon. A. Atkinson, Isle OF Wight County Va
Geo. W. Carroll, esq,
Col. C. q. Coleman. Louisa
Rev q. n. Norton, Columbus, Ono.
Col K. Christmas, Issaquena Couaty Mss.
". Roy Mason. esq, King George Co, Va.
Fauquier County. Va, my 2S-r0tOc'l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING. MAY IS, 1853.

The Senate, ON Wednesday, passed, by II
vote of &c to II, the bills for preserving and
securing the harbor Improvements at Chics-
20 and Milwaukee. The Yeas and Nays
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-28

The Committee on Foreign Relations, in the
Senate, it is said, had full meeting on Tues
day morning. and considered the proposition
from Mr.. Sidell, to abrogate that clause Of
the Ashburton Treaty which requires rayal
force to be maintained on the G ,ast Of Africa
After some discussion, formal division was
taken, with the following result: Yeas Ma
BOD, Siidell, and Polk. Nays-Foot, Crtter.
den, Douglas aud Seward. Tnus the move
ment was defeated by one majority. 1t il
said that Mr. Mason is engaged 10 preparing
report on the rIghs OF search, which will
he submitted TO the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, as its answer or commentary upon
the Presidents Message communicating the
British attacks upon cur merchant vessels.