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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17
ICoXMUHIcATED.

CoNMCScATED,
Many citizens of Alexandra object, dec1'
eddy, to any Celebration of the 4th oil 'oH'
for The purpose of raising Funds for tue PO' :
chase of Mount Vernon. The citizens -
this place, have, already contributed iioeIa a5
ty to that object, when Mr.. Everett deIlSes,-
his Grafton. The occasion is not at ah o.
propriate. Besides, many have aIFssg
made arrangements for spending tue -"
out of town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

Mr.. Douglas took occasion, at the meeting
of the Senate lin special session. on Tuesday,
to make personal explanation" the pur-
port of which was that the democracy of Hi
nois sustain him in his course upon questions
of public policy. He took occasion to speak In
severe terms of DIR. Charles Leib, an agent
of the Post Office Department in the State
of Illinois, whom he charged with endeavoI-
ing to break up the democratic party, thereby
to secure black repu blican victory. lie de-
nounced the recent Democratic Convention
in Illinois as bogus affair, and Launched
out generally in remarks about political al
fairs in that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

1t will be seen, by extracts which we make
in another column, from the Richmond En-
ouirer and the Richmond South, how aoxi-
Gus the Democracy of both wings in Virgin
ia. is, that the discussions in Illinois should
be settled. 1t is no longer, war against
Douglas, and driving him and his friends
out of the party--bus tho Lecompton Kansas
business, is declared to be an "extinct ls-
sue," and the Administration is asked to
take Douglas and his followers, back Toto
the bosom of the Democratic party, zone aud
iadiyisitlel"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17
&c that now governs.
.The grard debate.

The popular harauge, the tart reply"
that Cowper talks Of, are all very we'll in
their way, bat this carries no votes-they
pass no bills. Rare Ben Jonson makes Cat.
line say in the celebrated play Of that name,
Il never yet knew, soldiers, that in fight
words added virtue unto valiant men," and
this is our belief az to the Senate Where
arc cur Clays and CalhOuns, our Websters,
Sou;hari., Walls and Sias Wrights! ask
the praisers Of the past. These are lima.
turcd questions. Men Of the old time were
mere statesmen. They could reason and de-
hatG-but Who wants reasoning and debating
when practical skill and good long purses are
10 he found. l. is any disgrace that because
whCu the glory Of the small States used to
consist 10 the fact Of equality on the floor Of
the Senate from great powers in debate and
learning 10 Statcsmgnship, that now nobody
can tell without reference to the COngressiOn-
81 Directory "wio arc Senators from New
Jersey, or Rhode Island, or North Carolina,
and 20 on" The truth is I'VE have changed"
all these old matters. Look to the Senate"
and you will see the kind Of men that try
mems souls. There you find the men to
make our Laws and to lead the country
Who dare- say The Senate has deterioratod.
fredericksburg Mars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The veteran Col. Robert Nj. Harrison, of
Virginia, died on the l4th OF May, at King
ston, Jamaica, where ne has been consul Of
the United States, since 1921. His death
will be deeply regretted by his many friends
in the United States, as we'll as by the nhabi-
tants OF the islaod Of Jamaica. The vessels
in port at Kingston, as we'll as the consuls Of
other nations there, hOisted their flags at
half mast upon the day OF his funeral
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

At Evansville, Indiana, Jane Ia, fire oc-
cured, causing damage amounting to $780,
600. The Journal Office was total wreck,
and the Canal Bank building received dam
age amounting to 81 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

Lit. Richardson has arrived at the British
legation with dispatches from the British
Admiral at Bermuda. Orders have been
given against Observation-Disclosures With Amer,
loan ships, and the S;yx has been recalled
IN Halifax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

Gen. Jim Lane, of Kansas, is now lodged
in the common Jail at Leavenworth City, sent
there by the mayor of Lawrence. to protect
him from the vengeance OF the people of the
latter place, Sic transit, dc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

Mr.. Green has preseated to the Senate the
memorial of Benjamin W. Perkins, Of Wor-
cester, Massachusetts, setting forth that in
June, 1854, he made contract with the
Russian government, through its Minister at
Washington, for $50 tons of gunpowder, and
thirty-ive thousand stand of arms; and be
asks redress at the hands of this government,
the Russian government refusing to fulfil its
contract with him. 1t was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

On few occasions recently, gang Of
pickpoCkets have adopted the plan Of making
excursions from New York to Staten Island.
One who is good swimmer falls overheard,
to gather a sympathizing crowd, so that his
accomplices can operate. This was tried, on
Tuesday, on board the Hunchba The
captain having heard of the dodge, let the fell
low remain in the water till be was nearly
drowned. No arrests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17
PUBLISHED ALLY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOW;JFt.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE II, 1873

Previous to going into Executive session,
on Tuesday, the Senate took up Mr. Mason's
resolutions relative to British aggressiOus;
which occasioned long aud interesting dis
cussion. Mr.. Wade said that the aggres-
sions have been continued, but there was rea-
son to believe that they were not in conse-
quence Of any new instructions. lie thought
it important that the views Of the Senate
should be expressed now. Mr.. Wade, while
condemning the course of the British cruis-
ers, thought, nevertheless, that the course OF
the latter was pursued with good motive
that Of putting down the slave trade.
Mr.. Benjamin said it was obvious to all
that visitation practically was the right OF
search. 1t could not be conceded, for 1t
would render Great Britain mistress of the
seas.
MIR. Ciipgman remarked that the President
and the Committee on Foreign Relations had
made an argument in vindication OF Com
modore Paulding, and that Great Britain
would point to this as justification OF her
cruisers.
Mr.. Doolittle replied, contending that Com
modore Pauldipg had not violated the Con-
stitution ADD laws Of the United States, nor
the laws Of nations.
Mr.. Mallory was fully satisfied that the
instructions under which the British cruis'
ers were acting were issued in 1876. TWAS
no new thing, but the increased number OF
them has attracted attention. lie read from
dispatch from Secretary Marcy to show
the position of the American government. :
Without disposing of the resolutions, the
Senate, went into Executive session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The Anthracite Coal Agency, which has
been given by the President to DR.. Hunter,
of Reading, Pa, is said to be worth S25 900
per annum, certain; with handsome mar
Gin for the Get ceteras" which have become
to be considered as official peIqulsites.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The Fredericksburg Recorder says 1.-THE
gross amount of the tax levied on our citizens
by the corporation, for this fiscal year, is $685.
600 Ofthis sum the collector had received up
to yesterday evening about 335 per cent, ow-
ing doubtless TO reduction OF five per cent.
being allowed by Council ordinance, On all
taxes paid previous to this day, the 18th
inst Money must be rather scarcer this
than last year, when under the provisions of
the same disc uniting rule twenty-five thou
sand dollars Of the tax was paid before the
10Th OF June"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The Union argues that the recent moneta'
ry pressure was "a blessing in disguise -
Evidently, in deep disguise, we should say
as many have not been able to see MroagA "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17
Ihc Scnnic.

We are Of those who believe that the Uni
tsd States Senate bias not deterorsted, and
we feel the full force of the reported remark
made by Massachusetts, Senator, that them
as thinks the Senate's snail beer to what it
was wcnst, better not say so to me-" To be
sure there still remains leaven of the old
lump, 10 such men as Hunter Crttenden,
b Ill and Il few others of lik kidney, but the
progressive improvement of these days wants
no such leayen 1t is the moral effect Of the
Senate that now governs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The season has already commenced at the
Greenlrier WhitJ Sulphur Springs. Some
40 or 50 visitors have arrived. The new
building is comrleted, and ample accommo'
dations for 1000 OF $500 visitors, are now
ready. An immense company is expected
thpre this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The Grand Duke of Meckenburg, cousin
TO Queen Victoria, has arrived in Havana, on
his way to New York. Colonel Kinney had
left for New Orleans. Sugars in Havana
we're firm. Freigbts were dull. Sterling
exchange on New York and Boston was at
from to Ii per cent. premium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

A man has been arrested near Cumber-
land, Md, suspected Of having murdered his
companion, with whom be had been travel
ling
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

Jno p. Stockton, of New Jersey, who has
been appointed Uoited States minister to
Rome, in place of Lewis Cass, JT', resigned
is son of Com. Stockton. The Hon. Jo-
seph II. Chandler, of Philadelphia, who was
SPOKEN Of as MIR. Cass's, successor, has been
APPOINTED minister to Naples.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The Newport Mercury, published at New
port, Rhode Island, com pleted the hundredth
year of its existence last Saturday, the fret
number of that journal having been issued
June l2th, 1853. 1t was founded by James
Franklin, and his pres.--tbc one on which
he and bis younger brother, DR.. Benjamin
Franklin so often worked--hss remained in
the Office to the present day, venerable relic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

The Tariff meeting held 10 Philadelphia, Cd
Tuesday, was exceedingly large and epthu-
thusiastic. Appropriate resolutions were
adopted, and tie meeting was addressed by
Messrs CoIlamer, Simmons and Cameron, OF
the Senate; Humphrey Marshall, and 70.
vode. of the House: L. joy Morris and Rich
ard w. Thompson, Of lndIana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

Some queer revelations are sometimes
made in the courts. Last week, in Philadel-
phia, one Byrum sued Lloyd & Co. to recover
$500 for engraving plates for work called
Kaue's Arctic expedition. The evidence
showed that Kane had nothing to do with the
book, and that it was III fact cheat through
out. 1t was proved that an engraving OF
picture representing the Advance as stuck
fast 10 the Joe, was copied from an old pic
ture in the life Of Captain Lewis Cook, with
the exception of the ice, which was put in
according to Byrum's fancy; that the por-
trait of Sontag, one of Kane's officers, was
copied from the likeness of an old highway
man in the Police Gazette, and the oCculta-
ton Of Saturn from an old geography, Sc,
&c. The book, nevertheless gave immense
satisfaction to the pnblic, who bought thou
sands Of copies, aud it was pulled at round
rate in most Of the newspapers to which a
copy was sent. The jury made the publish
ers pay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-17

A very large meeting of the citizens of
Delaware war held at Dover Oh Thursday last,
in view of the formation of new National
party. The meeting was Immense" and
most enthusiastic. Many speeches were made
and varioue resolutions passed. They adop-
ted the platform" Of peoples party
Many who voted for Mr.. Buchanan took part
in the meeting.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02

black republican house is sufficient to prevent the people from electing another shortly
 The committee OF territories in the Senate will shortly report bill for the admission ot Kansas under the Lecompton constitution.- This subject will cause lengthy and able de- bate. and every indication now is, that It will pass both houses. although the lower house by a close vote. When this is done all agitation in Congress relative to bleeding Kansas will cease, and will rebound to the glory ot Mr. Buchanan's administration in thus successfully disposing of this vexed question.
 Much dissatisfaction has been expressed by the citizens of Fit. Smith relative to the pro- posed removal by the War Department ot the troops at that place, but am glad to inform you that the removal will not take place. That orier was issued by Gen. Scott without the knowledge of any of the delegation and so soon as it was made public Judge Sebastian went to the Secretary ot War and protested against 1t. The Secretary has countermanded the order, and has also promised Sebastian that he will keep two companies at Ft. Smith and two also at Ft. Gibson. This is but one of the many acts for which the northern part of the State Is indebted to Judge Sebastian, and while number ot persous there are attempt ing 10 defeat his reelection, especially in Fort Smith and Van Buren, t would be well for the great mass of the people to remember how much he has done for that section. He has Also induced the Secretary of War to promise him that he would start portion of the army for Utah from Ft. Smith in the spring, thus throwing great deal of money into that sec tion, and giving the Ft. Smith lou-e, for a rail. rold to the Pacific, prominence. Il may be well to remark in this connection, that Judge Sebastian and Secretary Floyd were partner, il the practice of the law at Helena for two years, during the residence of the latter in our State, thus giving the former an influence il that quarter that but few Senators have.
 ARKANSAS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02
Hon. T. F. Sorrels.

Roelpo,t Feb. Is, 1858.
 Mr EDrroR-The time for selecting eandi dates to flI the various odices-state, fedora. and county, is fist apprazimatips, and judging from the number ot conventions which the above incidents seem to call f1r tle public mind is heavily impressed with the important ee. .Ions a. the ensuing August.
 speak fri of the Hon. r F. SoTells, the present a,amlc q t-.'-, tbe 2i judicial dis tric.: he ], a candidate for re--'.rt.ou, put for warI a.d Indicated Iy the public vo.ae, which is th. 'oalyonr, whose taue the fathers Of the cor~'nuior of tLe federal government .ntcu3- ed -I.aiI W. learlet.d uLto. Judge Slrells a.l not lose, relying upon men competent to spelk tweu'y yo,es iu this county, where thar4 are meLiue hudredIolied. I,seems insult in5 to inumate opposition He is evidently the ma ior A.> present position, and fills lis otl -t r.Hec,H1 honor upon himself a.d credi, upon thos to whom he again looks for promotion. Is ], expeditions, orderly, di5pided ard sold, and added to the above Indispensable qualities M a judicial officer, lie has shown penetration q knowledge in the law possessed by few in dyidaals occupying similar position in our State. But one decision durirg the lat three yr4r- going from his court, has been reversed IT, Will be again chosen without a doubt. !. The democrats held county convcntiou- pr. Hammond was called to the chair, and A. ?. Hardy appointed secretary. On motion of r. Jones. z-representrlre) a committee was appo.n,ei 10 draft resolutions. The chair ap- pointed Mr. Jones and others, who reported re- solutions recommending county convention to he held in the next month to nominate county officers Robert S,Gbliug (cerk) is spoken of as a candidate before the convention for the office of representative. I should think him suitable in all respects. D. Il. Newman will be selected the democratic candidate for the sheriLllIty, and A. D. Hardy for clerk These will be efficient officers, and they are known for their democracy.
 Iwanted to have said something about Col. Ed. Warrvu's speech, but it is 50 Hmsy and is sn much tile subject of deris.on with every body that will not notice it.
 I ann >ay, without any djsparasameu. 10 al one of oqr intelligent county men, hope M-. Robert strtIh@ because of hi, iu 4meut and s'nndl es> Of democratic principles, will be cbo~ca to aalrescet Hot Spring county in the ueAt Legislature. He was one of the lroni- ntu' vauuI democrats who took ground at..ns, the K.ow Nothin-s when first they made their appeararce in this portion of Arkansas. A man so iaituIul N his party temperate in his habits, purity of private life, sound iu learning d | de- voted to tAe interest ot h,s country, would re hec creJi. upon those electiug hlm.
 Hor STRING VALLEY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02
Grand Gioze. February 10

r MR. EDIToR-Will you permit Tn. your widely circulated paper, to say in regard to a candidate 10 represer, next Congress. As several names ! presented through the public lourpa,s them the name of Col W. K. p... Jackson county, I desire to express ence, and state that I have recen,lr ! over several counties in the ror,h.. and have conversed with number o, f zens on the subject, and they are alr. mously in favor of Col. Pattsrsor Y there has been an effort by a few i, :, county to present a different apne,,,. have wholly failed to produce the rs,nr ed. Cpl. Patterson is certainly lbo s not only Jackson, but of several of f. ing counties, and we believe would k jority of the counties in the entire d. ieservedly so. He is well known as.s democrat, and would do honor to on, and credit to himself in Congress.
 AS OLD Cr,.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02

A CRISIS BALL."-On Tuesday evening last ball to suit the times was given at the Senate chamber. By previous understanding the ladies went disguised in that ancient style Of dress called calico, and some of our taco nlzlng young men" hung out huge calico ruffles (a glnger-bread) from their busoms,8 which we presume were intended as signals of distress. Many of the ladies, we are told. were hardly susceptible of identfcation-so great was the Improvement produced by the innovation upon that usual way of appearing on such occasions. bedlzened with feathers and Hummery. It is sincerely hoped that the day has fairly ushered upon us when simplicity in dress will be duly appreciated by the ladies, for the sake of ap- peaTauce if for nothing else. Such language, we hope. will not be regarded as critical. For, m truth, we are not one of that number who believe and aver that the ladies caused the present crisis in the country. Wetake up arms II their defence. To great extent they sup port trade. They never could be 50 dear to man if he had not to foot their bills and see them through all the fashionable changes of the day. The lilies of the field toll not, nei- ther do they spn," yet they dress well, and why should not the lilies of the earth do like wise. But We repeat, ernphatically, the ladies never caused the crisis, though it has been charged to them, and some of the presses have dared to speak waggshly on the subject. Such should know that there is propriety ii silence as well as proprietv in dre.s
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02
From the Washington Union ol IL, 10th Il Appointments by the President.

By rnj ,rih Ae a{etce aai consent cf the Senate. Ge'rIe Vail, O \. J., consul of the Uuited 5 ates at Glasgow.
 John $. Dane, of \. C., consul of the Uni ted $ ates at Dundee.
 Alexander Henderson, of Pa, consul of the U. $. at Londonderry
 Il. Rve~ Pollard, of the Territory of Kan SIS, consul ot the United States at Bangkok, in Sam.
 Brooke B. Williams, of the District of Col umoia, consul oi the United States at ReveI
 Ferdinand L. SArmIeuto, of Pa, consul of the United States at Venice
 John p. Domatar, of Ga, consul of the U. 5. at Athens.
 Stokes L. Roberts, of Pa, consul of the U $. at Triuadad de Cuba
 John B. Costa, of Texas. consul of the U $. at Nice.
 Joseph Walsh, of Louisiana, consul of the U. S. at Monterey.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02

As the heat increases the pressure increases in still greater ratio. At the commencement of the scale. the addition of six degrees of heat adds only one pound to the pressure. At the close, the addition of only one degree of heat adds six pounds to the pressure.
 In a steam boiler the heat, and consequently the pressure, may increase with great rapdity.
 As one writer has said
 Terrible are the effects of too great heat in boiler. At temperature of 369 degrees of Fahrenheit, steam has, under ordinary circum- stances, force equal to l60 pounds above that of the atmosphere; and this is as great pres sure as ever ought to be allowed on steam boat. But MT. Evans found that he could by 2 regular fire increase the temperature fifty de- grees in two minutes and half. Then the bres.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02
Le,cisviHe, LGJayette O., -Ayk., 2
 February l2lh, lS5S.}
MR. EDITOR:

MR EDITOR:
 Dear Sir-As the time is approaching for the nomination of candidate to represent our district n the next Congress, will you so far oblise, as 10 permit me through your paper, to bling forward the name of Dr. E. J. Bacon of Camden, one well worthy of that high trust.
 Dr. Bacon have known long and well. In the prime of life 1 knew him to be man of sterling worth, ,offue intellect, true to all trus;s- but what Is more, worker of unhaLging ener- gy He recognizes no obstacles-he hinchcs from no duty-he fears no task
 In Alabama, whence he moved to our State over twelve months since, he was tried through a fiery furnice. Against an overw helming maior ity he raised the democratic banner by his elo queuce, and aroused the dropping spirits of his friends on to victory. in opposition to a leader wi'o betoee haa neuer knotrn deteH. Let him b. brought forward, and the democracy of Arkau- sas will at once recognize him as every inch a man.
 Respectfullv etr n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02
Respectfully, etc.

DEATH OF AN OFF1cER-Maior Henry B. Brevoort died at Detroit, on Saturday last. aged o3 years. The deceased was connected with the United States service in his youth, having been lieutenant of marines on the Ohio river at aboui the year l790, in command of gun boat In 1797 he was ordered to Lake Erie. and took charge of the new war brg Adams.- He commanded her with honor to himself and profit to his country, until her old hulk was worn out and thrown aside Serving actively during the Nhole of the War of 1912, he was in the battle ol Lake Erie. High official encomiums were Is I aua a' yaM-ut conduct vn tais occa- sao.s soqcs ths h, ...s lived o4 his farm few miles from Detrolt.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-02
The Lecompton Constitution Committee.
 NASHINGTnN E,.h

Of the Lecompton constitution committee appointed under the Harris resolution, eight are in favor of the admission under that instrument and seven opposed. viz: For Leco mpton-Ste. phens, of Ga, Letcher of Va, Quitnan, of Mis-, Wislow of \. C.. Stevenson, of Kv., Anderson, of Mo-. White, of Pa, and Russell, of N. Y. Against-Harrs, of H., Merrill, of Vt., Wade, of Ohio, Bennett, of N. l., Wal bridge, of Mich, Adrian, of NJ T., Buffington of Mass, Col Harris, the mover of the resolu- ton, Is the chairman