Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-01

existing in the nited States, and this aVOwal
of republican sentiments did not in the least
diminish his popularity. Mr.. Buchanan's
partialty for republican, institutions may be
accounted for, says the New York Times.
from the fact Of his being a son OF the late
James Buchanan, for many years British
consul in New York, where the liberal Cant-
dian spent the early part of his life.
The Baltimore Sun says:-"A rumor cur
rently prevailed here yesterday to the effect
that heavy defalcstion had been discovered
in the funds Of banking institution at Cum
berlc ID, Md. A we'll known and highly
respected bank officer, it is alleged, is the
dsfaulter, but to what amount is not yet
come to light The creditors of the insttu-
ton were attaching the property OF tue officer
ut distance to secure themselves from loss.
The party implicated has heretofore been con.
sidered wealthy and moved in the highest
circles"
The navigation of the North River has
been some. hat impeded by ice, but the soft
weather of several days past is likely to rec
pen it. 1t is open nearly month later thsu
last year, though above Rhinebcck it may
0e considered closed. An attempt is to be
made by Capt. Eancox, of the steamer Hero,
to keep the river navigatle during the
whole winter, by means of his boat, which
has been sheathed from stem TO stern With
boiler iron.
1t has been said in the newspapers that
$530,000 have been paid by the Treasury to
members of Congress on account OF their
pay from the 4th Of March until the begil-
ming of the session. 1t is now said this is
incorrect Nothing has been paid, and the
reason given for Withholding these arrehrsges
is that there is no money in Washington,
applicable to that purpose. 1t Is not intend
ed to pay the members until after the issue
Of Treasury notes shall place the Depart
ment in funds.
The steamship Isabel, arrived q. Charles
ton from Havana, reports that Walkers yes
eel, the steamer Fashion, had been seized by
the American Consul, her papers having
been found irregular A report was preva-
u
that bark had raised that point with GOO
met on board who were proceeding to Gene
raj Walkers aid.
Capt. Engle expects to return to the home
squadron on the 9th instant. 1t is posi-
lively asserted that Commodore Paulding
will be recalled. Many persons have called
on General Walker, concerning whose future
movements nothing is known. 1t is said
that he designs asking the government to
reinstats bin in the position from which be
was removed by Cog. Pauding
Mr.. Samuel King of Rising Sun, Ind,
died very suddenly on Tuesday last. lie be-
came involved in financial difficulties and bis
creditor, in New York came on with large
claims, made, Mr.. King alleged, without his
knowledge, and closed his store. lie was 30
overcome by these troubles that after con-
versation with biz wife be laid down and
was soon found dead.
A me-e child not six years old, died on
Sunday, in New York, from the effects OF
drinking brandy. 1t appears that the boy,
euvious Of the pleasures its inhibition gave
to others, improved the Opportunity afforded
by his mothers absence to drink largely
of the contents of bottle on the mantel.
Congestion of the brain was the result, aud
next day the by died.
The Mormon delegate to Congress, DR..
Bsruhisel, is described as little elderly man,
with bald head, spcctacles, and 20 near
sighted that when he writes, he is obliged to
bend very low upon bis desk, and almost
touch bis paper with his nose. lie rarely %
never speaks, and is said u be quite SEN
sible man.
The New York Commercial says:-lf Com
moiore Pauldiog is not sustained, it will be
baneful in the extreme. Officers will be afraid
or unwilling to act in any emergency. hoH-
ever obvious the line OF duty ard patriotism
NAV be, lest they should have msinterpresed
the purposes of the Government.
The biennial session Of the Legislature OF
MARYLAND, will commence at Annapolis on
Wednesday next, January 9th. Under the
constitution, the Governor elect will be IN.
augurated ION the second Wednesday OF
January, 1.-THE 18th, or as Son thereafter
as may be practicable"
The Secretary of the Navy has placed the
United States steam friga,e Niagara at the
disposal of the Transatlantic Telegraph Com
papy to assist in a second attempt to lay
down the telegraphic cable. 1t Is presumed
that operations will he resumed some time
during the month Of June.
Bishop Simpson Of the NJ thodi't EpiscO'
pal Church, who was the delegate to the
Wesleyan Conference held in England. in
August last, is now travelling in the East,
and We regret to learn that at the last &C
commits he was i'll At Beyrout. in Syria.
The steamer Canada sailed from Blstor.
for Liverpool. on the 3o.h ult.. with 100000
an specie.