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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01
r IsT OF LETTERS remaining in the Pos,

T IST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post
Office, at Alexandria, Va, on the 3Oth day
Of April, 1855 Persons calling for Letters IN
this list, will please say they are advertised
Andrews, BENZ H Capt Ahern, John
Adams, Samuel J-2
B
Burk,n Tberman Burke K Robinson
BRYAN. John S Brener, Mr.
Boucher. TT Boush, Alexander
Bassett, Sarah Miss Ball, Mary Miss
BroWn. Nelson Bryan, Richard w
Bowen, Mr. (Huckster)-2
Curran. Thomas Cranmer, Pittman G
Cornwell, Andrew Cox, Oliver
Clark. John o Clary, John
Collins, Martha Mrs Coleman, Samuel
Con,.v ] ohm Cole, Thornton (cold)
Cook, Phineas Chester,
Chatterton, John Cawood, DaVid
Cation, Joseph Capt Carver, AlicE
Claiborne. John Craig, Eliza Mrs
ID
Dee John Dougans, Maria Mrs
Donrr;pg Ann M Miss Drummond, VIM
f
Elliott ] w Rev Elder, William
Edon, William Eames, john
Evans, Annie Maria Miss
+
Fraville Allen Ferree, Daniel
Griffin, Benjamin R Gaskill, Moses
Clifford, Enoch L Gibson, NathaRiei
Grifing Joseph Capt
H
H ulse, Shepherd Capt Hopkins, John A Col
Hollipsbury, John w Haskins, Charles
Hmm ] Hughes, Holland
Hsmmill, Patrick Howder, Miller Il Co
Howell & Strbling, Messrs
Ins!ey, Geo W Capt
Jobn,on, VIM NJ Jones, Lucretia
Je8ries James BE- Jacobs, Charlotte Mrs
Jefferson, Reuben
K
Kraft, Louisa Miss Kent, William
Iuckett JohnR Linton, Thomas
Liphtfoot, Chas f Lewis, William
Latham, R w
Nc
Mcmillan William McComas, VIM L
Mccain, John McNany, owen
McGruder, Harriet Mrs
Mackenzie, Ann Elizabeth Mrs
NJ
M,,w.,I William Malone, John
Macon Charles Maclane, Martha
M,;ns Sargent Miller, + Capt
Myers. Jonas Mortimer, Fanny Miss
Nero; John
NewboId John Nollart, George
NsseI, Zacharlah Newgent, Margaret Miss
P
Piper, William Piper, James
Peterson, Lawrence Piper, Jacob
Papuli. T Payols, Monsieur
R
Ro5oers Lorenzo Rowland, Richard n
Rowland, John Richardson, "-'
Snunser Johns Swartz, Emer Miss
Stephenson, VIM No Spencer, Robert
S,sren. I.cob w Spaulding, s +
Smith JamesF Smith A
Sewell, Samuel Capt Seaman Chas
Seaman, Isaac w Strange 1ackiih
SI.,,,- Th,, Sheldia, Vincent
So r Steers, Edward Mr. and Mrs
Shropshire, Henderson Capt
j
ro.., Rsv Timberlin, BIC
rS"n'". Roy.r Thomas Geo w Capt
Taylor,W
V
Won Holm, H
w
Wilson James wilson hiGuae'
wall. WV Willcomb, Francis
W.nzsI David Watson, ohm K
Watson, Thomas .
my lit 1. w. Aon u, -.
NOTICE.-All persons are eau'ione Tp nTs e
IN trust my son JAMES LA "a e
CARTER, on my account as Will not pay any
debts contracted by him.
GEORGE NJ CARTER.
Wsstmoreland county, Va, my '--eo4t
- HOUSE FOR RENT-The FRAME
| HOUSE, on the north side Of Wolfe be.
tvesa St. Asaph and Pitt streets; TO good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

DEREA GRIND STONES, NAIL RODS,
ID HORSESHOE IRON, WELL WHEELS,
WELL BUCKETS, WELL TUBING, WELL
CHAIN, CAST STEEL, ANVlLS, VICES,
BUILDING MATERIALS, &c.-The subscri-
Der has added to his stock and has OH hand the
above description OF goods, which he Will sell
or cash, or TO punctual customers on credit
TO be agreed upon-his main object being to
build up first class retail trade, and not being
now bound by any principle TO maintain a dis
tinction between his different classes of custo
mers as when counting the Wholesale Country
Merchant Trade he will sell his goods singly al
dozen prices, and will make II object for his
friends TO deal with him, being well acquainted
with the business in which he is engaged. He
has advantages in the purchase OF his goods
which will enable him TO sell al low figures, and
asks trial al your hands.
JOHN I. CREIGHTON.
nv No IL ROYAL street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

u EMEMBER, RICHARDS 10 King street,
IL has his first opening of SUMMER MIL
LIVERY, this Saturday, May lst 1858, he has
beautiful assortment of Grape, Silk, Chip,
Leghorn Florence and common White and Gold
straw Bonnets, also beautiful stock OF French
Flowers, Ribbons, CklIdrens Flats, &c. | am
constantly making up BONNETS Of all mate,
ras, and manufacture every article in the way
o Millinery, and always pay the utmost atten-
ton TO orders for any thing in my line. Every
body is cordially invited 10 call and look.
my RICHARDS, 10, King street.
TOBACCO AND SEGARS.-Another supply
OF the Lynchburg lump-and Honey Dew
Twist Tobacco-also large supply OF Prime
Segars, just received and for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS Il CO.,
myl cor OF King and Alfred-sts.
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AUCTION SALES.
SALE THIS DAY

CHERIFF'S SALE will expose 10 sale
y on Saturday The la day of Nay, at the Ma
chine Shop, on Union street, formerly occupied
By Entwise Il Moore Lot OF Cast Cog Wheels,
Spindles Blacksmith Anvils; Drill Press; Two
Lathes; Machine Gearing; a large lot OF Pat
terms, and other articles, to satisfy an execution
in nv hands VS. Entwisls Il Moore. Sale 10
take place at 10 o'clock.
an 2a-drs C. NJ. CASTLEMEN, ID. S.
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the Markets.

BALTIMORE, April so-Flour is quiet but stea.
dy; Howard street $4.s73; Ohio and City Mills
nominally unchanged. Wheat is firm; white
l20Sl3Oe. Corn is dull and lower; white 6o6
Gle, yellow e2664c. Whi,key is dull, and
nominally at 2l62i4c. Provisions are heavy.
Bulk meats nominal.
NV Yoax, April 3O.-Flour is heavy, with
partial decline; sales of 10000 bbls; State $4.-
l7sS$4 IS; Ohio $4.456$4 60; Southern 81
3N5$47O. Wheat has declined; Southern red
loS6ll2ic Chicago Spring Gle. Corn has
declined; white :G672c-, yellow 74075c.-
Pork is firm; Mess 5 Is. so6$l9. Beef is quiet.
Lard is buoyant at i20l23c. Whiskey is dull
At 2ot6lle. Stocks are active and higher
Va SIS CIT. Mo. 8's s3. Sterling Exchange
il dull, at l0sf0i09.
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RICHARDS PAYNE,
r. f. SCOTT, Trustees
JNO. A. sPILMAN, }
F,r,u;sr % Va an 22-eots

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
BY virtue OF deed Of trust, will sell at
public sale for cash, at Fairfax Court House,
on Monday, the l7th day Of May Court day)
a valuable tract of land situated about three
and half miles from Alexandra, on the Little
River Turnpike road, and containing one hun
a. dred and hfty-four ahd oHe fourth acres
Esla- The BUILDINGS Cd said place are
new and substantial. About sixty acres ara
cleared, and the residue in fine timber. iSe
said farm is within mile Of the Theological
Seminary and High School and adjons tne land
Of James Cloud. VIM II. DULANY,
Fairfax county ap 10-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

IrOR SALE.-A valuable young NEGRO
Il MAN Of good habits and disposition
Said servant has been accustomed to house
work. ANY gentleman wishing good dining
room servant would do well to purchase nim.
He will not be sold cot OF the vicinity OF Alex
andris Address Advertiser" White fost r.
o., Clarke County, Va aP zI-eoIm
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n Rev. J c. Cranberry, will preach at the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, tomorrow
(Sunday) at IL A. NJ, and u P. NJ.
nv l-St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

II EFRIGERATORS AND WATER COOL
IL ERS.-We have just received large as
sortment OF he above articles, Of the most ap-
proved construction. Our Refrigerators, We
believe, are not surpassed by any others, and"
invite the especial attention Of all who desire
choice article.
Just now receiving
A very large assortment Of oao'he' ru'''i'0''
and other Housekeeping Goods.
MCGREGOR q CO., House Furnishers,
No $50, Seventh street.
Washington, ap l9-eosw
DISSOLUTION.-La j. HUNTON has
J this day retired from all interest in the
CATTLE BUSINESS OF the concern of BIAS
TABLE & HUNTON.
The Virginia property is still held jointly by
the late firm Of Bastable Il Hunton.
The CATTLE BUSINESS in Baltimore will
hereafter be conducted by e. NJ. BASTABLE,
OH his own account, who will settle the busl-
ness Of the old firm. G. NJ. BASTABLE,
JAMES J. HUNTON.
Baltimore an l5-dlm
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NOR SALE-Having permanently settled
i myself in the city Of Alexandria, | now
offer to sell privately, the very desirable proper
~ in the town OF Jeffersonton, Culpeper County,
Va formerly owned by J. F. Latham, consist
&c ing of large and comfortable Dwell
gm5 LING HOUSE, Kitchen, Granary, Stable,
Ice. house, &c, with about THlRTY.TWo
ACRES Of beautiful grass land, large and
productive Garden, Orchard, &c, which will
sell OH most accommodating terms. Any one
wishing to purchase, would refer them TO Mr..
Caleb Burnley or Mr.. James Settle, residents
of the above place; Mr. Rice W. Payne, War
reuton, Va, or to H. English & Brother, Alexan-
dria. Tmh l3--eottl c. w. ENGLISH.
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SALE OF STocKs-The following sales Of
Stock were made in Richmond, on Thursday.
State Stock, S904s90i and interest.
Manassas Gap Railroad Bonds, $50 and
interest.
Merchants Insurance Company Stock S44h
AL.
Fire Association Stock. 1851.
Bank of Virginia Stock, 1921.
Farmers Bank Stock, Sl024sl03.
Orange aud Alexandria Railroad Bonds,
S63i and interest.
Central Railroad Bonds, so and interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

ALExANDRGA.--A correspondent of the
Rockingham Register, writing under date of
April Goth says:-"This old town is still alive
and kicking. The hard times has not pros
trated her. and she still shows signs of life.
New buildings are going up and her citizens
are hopeful of the future. Business has been
very good considering the tightness Of the
times and all are hoping that, with good
crops, it will be greatly increased in the fall.
When / left home tho prospect 10 the Valley
was good for the most abundant crops, and
| am sure that if no mishap should hereafter
occur, the merchants here will be aslonish ed
at the amount of wheat aud -four that will
reach their warehouses, by the way Of the
Manassas Gap road. Since the construction
OF the road to the Valley there has not been
single good crop CT wheat in that region; If
we should have one this season all the freight
cars Of tina, road will be fully employed, and
the merchants of Alexandria will begin to
form some Just idea OF the productive capacl-
ties of our great Valley. lexpect to leave the
Valley soon, but take it altogether it is the
greatest country ever saw, and Can, with a
rood harvest, send out such an avalanche VI
produce IS will sstonish the reoipients.-
Success to the great Valley, apdths old town
Of Alexandria"
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

The Bank Of Rockingham has resumed
specie payment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

Four negroes we're convicted last week at
Edenton, n. c., and sentenced to be burg
early in May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-01

The Fairfax News says:-Quite lively
snow storm visited US on Sunday morning last
continuing from o'clock q. m. until about
o'clock, p. m. There was similar vista
ton Oh the following morning also. There
we're heavy frosts in this neighborhood on
both Sunday and Monday nights, but we are
rather inclined to the opinion that the Fruit
has not been materially injured thereby.
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Maryland paper mentions rumor that Judge Ec-
cleson of Kent county will be the of the late
Judge Hopper upon the circuit court bench that Judge
Spence to succeed Judge Eocleson in the court of APP
peas and that Daniel M. Henry esq, Of Dorchester
will succeed Judge Spence.
An effort has been commenced in New York to raise
ccnotaph to the memory Of the late DR. Kane 1t s to
he done by founding new Masonic lodge called 1.-THE
Kane Lodge through which proposed to raise funds
for the erection Of the monument. Mr.. Sidney Kopman
for years admrcr Of the intrepid Arctic navigator
has been very active in furthcring this worthy under
taking, and has lately received letter from Lady Frank
lin expressive of her sympathy for the object
DR. X. w. Gibbes has retired from the editorial man
agcncn Of the Columbia South Caronian and has been
succeeded by Franklin Guillard, Esq.
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COURT or CLAIMS.

THURSDAY. AffR 8.-'Ihe court engaged to-day on
the Of Charles A. Dubois de Luchet The United
States
The sum claimed in this case is between $500 900 and
5000 600, and the principal to be settled involves
eight ten millions Of dollars The claim is founded
upon general mortgage Of all the lands in New Mex
CO. with certain exceptions, which lands coded to
the United States by Mexico under the Gasden treaty of
1858 and the claimant now seeks to follow them or
their proceeds in the hands of the United States upon
the ground Of his prior mortgage.
Mr.. Carlisle opened the argument for the petitioner !;
Mr. Blair replied for the and the court ad
journed until to-mor
Mr. Badger will close the argument for the petitioner
to morrow.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-09
THE ARMY AND NAVY.

Michael Clear anstive Of Queen AIMS county, Mary
land died lately at Greenwich, Connecticut In 1910
he was sailor before the mast but during the war Of
1872 he captain Of the forctop board the old
United States ship Constitution. He aided at the taking
of the British frigate Guerrero under Commodore Hull
at the taking of the British frgac Java under Commo
iorc cambridge, and at the taking OF the Cyane and
Levant, under Commodore Stewart. He subsequently,
returned TO the merchant service, where he continued
for many years. when he reentered the United States
service the soopofwar Eric, and subsequently on the
gate Congress. His last position that of sailing
master at the Brooklyn navy-yard
Lieutenant David NJ. Cohen, late in command of the
marine guard of the United States steam frigac Merr
mac on the Pacific station has been detached from said
ship, and reported for duty at the marine barracks
Brooklyn, New York.
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10 him To 10 It, in order that Mr. TL1cHsR might put IL
in such position that they could vote upon it by sec
tons.
Mr. GARNETT replied that he was ready 10 take any
responsibility he hal incurred 10 the administration
anybody else He inquired why they did not put the
different items In separate bills
Mr. iEiUHER said that tlAo regular bill had been d.
yidcd into three parts that the objectionable Items
might not be forced upon the House.
Mr.. PHELPS of Missouri, stated that every Propos
ton, when the bill under consideration In Committee
Of the Whole to strike out any portion Of it had been
voted down. II Mr. GARNET objected to the BILL why
had he not proposed his amendment a substitute
Mr., BRANCH objected to the debate which gave rise
TO considerable confusion As soon as order was re-
stored,
Mr. CAMPBELL said it was important that some bin
should be passed They had already provided for volun
tecrs and it was time they the march Unless
means provided very speedily that whole ar
nngcment would prove perfect failure. He therefore
expressed the opinion that tho motion to reconsider should
prevail and the bill bc put upon its passage.
Mr. GARNEIT said that after his resolution had been
voted down was the time to amend the bill
Mr.. PHELPS replied that the previous question, which
the gentleman had Called extended to the engrossmen
of the bill,
Mr.. CAMPBELL said he WIS opposed to the general
politics OF the administration, but notwithstanding that
he would give to that administration all reasonable
for carrying the government Whilst he would
continue to oppose Mr.. Buchanan he would support the
government.
Mr.. BURNETT, of Kentucky, said he was of those
who voted against the bill He too, friend of the
administration and the gentleman from Virginia who
ported the bill seemed 10 find fault with his party friends
who voted against the BILL and said that it not his
fault that could not be amended But they had moor
ported in that bill things which they themselves confess
cd were deficiencies and they had choice but that
of voting fox these obnoxious items voting against the
bill
Mr.. CAMPBELL demanded the previous question ;
pending which,
Dir. CURTIS, of Iowa. moved that the House adjourn !;
which motion not agreed to-
Mr.. FARNSWORrH, of Illinois, moved that the mo
ton to reconsider be laid the table which motion did
not prevail
The previous question then sustained, and,
On motion of Mr.. BlL1INGHURST, of Wisconsin, at
o clock, p. m, the House adjourned
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-09
GLEANlrGs From rue MAILS.

AiHissA,qa paper states that meeting Of rather
private character held at Memphis recently Tor the
purpose Of consultation in regard to the old dead wing
party. An address Will be issued setting forth the
praetbisy and necessity OF reviyng that defunct or
ganixaton
The act presented IN the Louisiana legislature TO
thorxe the introduction Of African appreicS reads AS
follows;
SErioS BE enacted by Tie Senate and House Of Repre-
sectiSes Of The Se Of Louisiana General AssosJg conened,
That James H. Brigham and his associates be- and they
hereby authorized to import Into the State Of Louisi
ana for agricultural and other aborng purposes twenty
five hundred free Africans Prorid They shall be linden
turel AZ apprentices labor for term of ycan which
tho parties may agree upon between themselves not less
than fifteen years
The cars are now running distance Of twenty -four
miles the Pensacola and Georgia railroad.
The people of Maryland will vote the 25th day Of
May the question whether convention shall 10 held
10 amend the constitution Of that State The citizens of
the eastern shore to be hostile to the movement,
lost IL may result in reducing their political weight in the
State Legislature.
The Philadelphia Pennsylvanian Is at present occupied
in republishing old editorials from the Washington
Union, written by John W. Forney esq, when he was
editor of that paper and which altogether terrible
ia their tcnuncations of the rccsoil members Of the
democratic party whom now under the direction OF MIR
Douglas MIR Forncy asplres to lead CHdreson CtWsT
UNITED STATES RAILROADS.. The average cost of all the
railroads in the United States to the country, in bonds
and stock has been about $40 900 per me making the
aggregate cost amount to the total of ST ,0i0
900 Of this cost about $500 900 represented
by subscribed stock and this amount the whole profit
dividend paid to the stockholders during the past year
has not exceeded $40 0O0 900, average Of per
cent. on the amount Of their investment The Hartford
Times further says that the interest on over $l45
900 900 of railroad bonds has also not been paid during
the past year and considerable portion of this
amount no more interest will be paid. This is the
present position Of the railroad interest in this country
in the aggregate, as proftpaying Investment to its
stockholders.
The Savannah Republican, after careful survey of
the cotton business Of that city estimates deficiency Of
nearly O0O probable for tho current business year
Last year the receipts were 3l3, 900 bales.
The first boat from st. Louis to Nebraska reached Ne
braska city the 10th, causing little sensation.
1t is said that southern Indiana is full of pigeons
There millions of them darkening the air and
ing the woods.
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OF FICI A l..

buchanan President If The Unaod States Of eon 10 all ~cs
ii may concern
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to that A. Will
appointed Frankfort the
Wisconsin, reside at Milwaukee, do hereby
recognise SUCH him free to exercise and enjoy
such functions and privileges are allowed to the consus
OF the nations In the United States.
testimony whereof have caused these letters to be made pat
ent and United TO be hcreunto affixed
Given my hand the city Of Washington the 7h day Of
IT, 81 April 1885, and Of the independence Of the United
OF America tho eighty second.
JAMES BUCHANAN
by the President
CAs, Secretary OF state.
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PHILADELPHIA THE COLLINS Lima meeting was
held at Philadelphia Wednesday evening, of merchants
and business men, to consider the possibility ofpurchas
ing the Collins steamers to establish line from that city
to Europe report presented by acommittcc offer
ing plan OF operations, which adopted. Trustees
appointed to investigate the matter and ascertain
whether the could be purchased at reasonable
price and contract TO carry the mails could BIC made
with the government
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SUPREME COURT or THG UNITED STATES.

THURSDAY, Aprl 8.-No. 7l.---Charles w. Gazzam,
plaintiff in error, Lessee of Elam Phillips, al The
Argument of this continued by Mr. j. l..
Smith for the plaintiff in by Mr. Sherman for the
defendants in
Adjourned till tomorrow at IL oclock.
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WAsBISGroSs Only MISTAKE. The Paris correspondent
of the New York Times relates the following "1he late
Washington ball at the American legation in this city
the subject Of bon mot, which dropped by the
French Minister OF War. which ought to have publicity
Marshal valiant demonstrated with Mr. Mason previous
to the ball on the napopriatencss of giving nh during
Lent and asked if Il not mistake If IL is mis-
take, replied Mr. Mason, it Washington who made
IT, for that his birthday and the bali is in honor OF the
event oh, that's it, replied the Marshal then it's
the only mistake he made in his life i The Mar
shall of the first guests at the ball. concession
he made to the Of Washington for he Is strict
observer Of the requirements of Lent
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WoNpERfuL GRowTn OF KANSAS CiTIEs.--A Kansas
correspondent in asion to the rapid growth of Kansas
says " The growth Of western cities has always been
quoted something marvellous, and this Of Leavcn
worth will not fall behind the most marvellous
of their progress Less than four years ago not build
ing was the spot where reside at least
eight thousand people In the space of three years and
half has grown UP to its present proportions and is
still increasing rapidly. Two daily papers and three
wecklics arc published in this city The various printing
offices 6vcrrun with job work and business generally
is prosperous In addition to the progress in the news
paper line the citizens preparing for the introduction
of water into their city, and also intend lighting it with
gas A great deal of activity is apparent arising from
the preparations being made here for the Utah expo
dition. :"
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TIE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN SYNoD.--The United Synod
Of the Pfcsbytcr Church New SCHOOL, met at Knox
vile, Tennessee, the LIST inst, pursuant to resou-
ton cf the Richmond convention of last fall It is
pcsrd OF the New School Presbyterian Church. who
opposed to the action of the Cleveland Ohio general
scmby Of May last touching the agitation of the slavery
question. Rev. Chas. III. Read, ID. d., unanimously
elected moderator declaration of principles prepared
for the purpose of showing the true position which the
Synod proposes to occupy reported and made the
special order of the day for the meeting Friday The
third Thursday of May 1859, fixed the time for
the next meeting of the United Synod. The place. the
Second Presbyterian church. Iynchburg, Virginia.