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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
HlhlaOn SuIfIr.

The Senior Bis hop of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, was present at the opening OF
the Southern Methodist General Conference
fact that gave pleasure to that body.
Bishop S jule is 4 remarkable nau. lie is
now in the siItieth year of his ministry,
having entered the travelling connection
January 1899. He was a member of tae
fir,t delegated General Conference 1900, and
drew up the Restrictive Rules as they now
stand in the Discipline. We believe he is
the only surviving member Of that General
Conference.
lie has exercised the office Of a Bishop
longer than any other General Superintendent
Of the M. E. Church in America lie vas
ordained 10 1924, and has therefore exercised
his junction thirty-four years.
Since his ordination the following Bishops
have passed away, viz: McKendree, George,
Emory, Roberts, Heddiug, Bascom. Capers
aod Waugh. His mind is stilI vigorous. and
bis attachment to tue church OF his choice
unabatpd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

Mr.. Clingmsn, late Chairman of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs, recently de-
livered himself of speech in that capacity,
embracing his views upon the Walker fill
busters, Central American Affairs, St. Do
miugo, Cuba, the Ostend manifesto, the Arr.
can slave trade the English traffic in Aslatlc
coolies, and the new French trade in African
ap prentices. The degree Of importance to be
attributed to the opinions Of Mr.. Clingman,
(now q Senator depends upon the fact wbe-
Their be speaks for the Administration. We
expect, 80 far from this being the case, the
Administration would not wish to be held
responsible for Mr.. C.'s vews-espccially, it
they can be summed up, as the New York
Herald says they can be, in this programme
" The re-establishment Of the Walker Gov
eminent over Nicaragua, the military Sci
znre and occupation of the Island of Cuba,
a protectorate over St. Domingo, toe expul'
sion of Faustin Soulouque from Hayti, and
the re.estatlisbment of the African slave
trade" Certainly, according to what has
passed, the resuscitation of the Walker fill.
busters, and their lawless schemes, forms
no part of the foreign policy of Mr.. Bucb-
anan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Death Noted Character.

Every old resident, aud almost every pas
senger 10 o!den-time stage coach locomOtion,
who passed through Fredericksburg, will re-
member jim Wilkins, who hUurIsbed IS lea.
der of the Tonsorlsl art, and pattern to all
lesser lights. Jlm was a colOred "lndivid-
IA" but known as "a man OF meaos," and
his fame spread 10 ali the region round
about. Ga the accession Of Capt. Tyler to
his accidental Presidentship, he RENE % ber-
ed the services and position of Jim Wilkins,
and accordingly jim received call, and
was installed as Chief Butler at the White
House.
For some years past, jim has lived in
Philadelphia, where, though quite wealthy,
he presided over the destiDies of Bsrber's
Soop, Which seemed ~ have charm for
him.
We are not advised as 70 the circumstan-
ces Of his death, but learn that Wilkins died
in that city, on last Wednesday week, aged
about 20 ears-Fred Herdi,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Democratic Economy.

In the year lS4l, Mr.. Calhoun declared
that 81 900, 900 were sufficient to deiray the
expenses of this government economically
administered. At that time the Wings were
in possession of the Government, and didn't,
of course, know anything about economy, and
the expenses were, consequently. rather more
than that sum. But the Government is now
economically" administered by the Demo-
cratic party, and il turns out, as the Fayette-
Vile Observer remarks, that a mistake was
made either by Mr.. Calhoun, or by the prin.
ter. The mistake was in a transposition OF
f,ures-a very common and very small
mistake by which we were made to read
Sl7 600, 900, instead Of 100000, as we
ought to have read, to have read Rightly
Pich Whi1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Catholic Provincial Connect

At the Cathedral, on Thursday. the sccoDi
public session Of the Ninth Provincial Cum,
Gil Sas opened with grea, solomnity. A.tep
o'clock. in the presence OF all the Prela,e,
aud clergy attending the Council. the R.. Rev
Vicar Apostolic Of Florida, celebrated a .,l
eun requiem mass for the deceased Bshor.
Of the Province. Alter mass, the Rev. + J
Sourin, S. j. preached an eloquent di,cour..
on these words of st. Paul: "Remembe,
your prelates who have spoken to VOC he
word of God; considering well the end Of
their conversation; initiate their faith" -
Heb. Oh. Is: v. I. Ii is usual on this o,,,.
sion to advert to the life and virtues Of sny
bishop who has died within the limits Of tue
province since the preceding Synod but lgr.
tunstely no member OF the hierarchy b.. pa,,.
ed away within that period.
The services OF the session were then CON.
menced. Baltimore american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Reconciliation Hrbuked.

The city of MayssilIe lkyl some years
ago subscribed about 100000 to the May
vile and Lexington road, which work tell
through before completion, leaving the boni'
Of the city an incumbrance upon her '"n
taxables. An attempt has been recently
made by local parties to defea. the collection
Of the special tax to pay the interest, ani
some of the creditors thereupon appealed 10
the Circuit Court Of Kentucky Tor redress
The result of the suit is the awarding o.
msudamus by the Court to cOmOeI TIE
leVying and collection of the tax. The De-;
was originally authorized by a vote OF to-
people. who, 10 electing their present C..y
Councils, chose a majority OF members o.
posed to providing for its liquidation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Mecnauics, Wage. Edinburgh.

Mr. Harrison stated that, 10 answer to an
application from the statistical department of
the board Of trade, who were anxious to OBJ
tain information, from all parts Of the cum
try rs to the rate Of wages during the last
three years, be had collected the following
statistics as TO the daily rate of wages OBJ
tanned By mechanics 10 Edingburgb: Hat.
ters, IS. Cd. brewers, 2 3D.; cabinet u ak 'rs,
81. A.; carvers. IS Id; gilders, 81. Sd. !;
uphols'erers, So. to IS. 81; plumbers, 80. 81 l..
to IS. H.; gas-ftters, g. 7 brass founders.
81. Al; book binders, 81. l0d.; do. females
fr folding a. d sewing. Is. 81; laborers, %.
Sd printers posltors, 4.. "a pressmen,
A., 2 coopers, IS. 6i.; gunpowder makers,
80. gas-netre makers, 81. A. 4. to 81. I! l. !;
masons, A., H.; joiners, 81. I'd. to 81. 3D.. (;
sawyers, f.. Al: turner's, g. lSd.; fsshers,
q. l0d. Wages for the week range. according
10 skill, from lis. 81. to 46s.--Scotch paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Tn. mi,itia Musters.

The new militia law passed By the late
Legislature. seems, thus far, to have been
almost entirely disregarded BY those whose
duty it is to organize the militia under 1t.
We hear of scarcely any preparation for an
old fashioned muster in any portion of the
State and yet, we are almost dyipg to wit
ness a scene 80 suggestive Of pleasant memo
rie., so exciting, and so rejuvsnatipg We
sincerely hope the sovereigns in none of the
counties will be debarred the pleasure Of a
militia muster the present Spring. To have
to wait six months for so interesting and in-
spring an entertainment would really be
tou bad-t'would be excruciatiug .-Richmond
WLi1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
The Tutieries Gardens.

PARIS, April lG.-l am sorry TO say that
the pubic Is about to be shut out from half
aud that the best half-of the Tuieries gar.
dens. A line is to be drawn from the iron
gate facing the Rue 20 Juliet to point on
the opposite side, where corresponding gate
will be made abutting on the quay. The
gates Oh either side OF the gardens, near the
Pagll!iOns de FOre and dc Marsan, will be
closed, and all the space between them and
the line above mentioned will be added to the
reserved garden. The new space thus az
propriated will lie laid out as a .iGrdin FAn-
giaiSe, aud the view of the palace will be snut
out by cumps OF trees; 50 that the Emperor
and Empress and the Imperial Prince may
take tx arcise under their windows without
being stared at by the people. 1, is natural
enough that they should wish to do SO, but
the new scheme is q great innovation upon
the very system with regard TO royal palaces
which the French have heretofore made it
their boast to contrast with that followed in
Eoy!and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Letter from Texas.

Correspondence of the alexandria Gazette.
COLORADO COUNTY, Texas, April 10, 1865
You are much mistaken it you think we are
dissatisfied with this country. We were
somewhat disappointed at finding provisions
so much higher than we had been led to be-
lieve, but when we are prepared to sell ID
stead of having to buy everything we will
not think prices too high, and We hope that
day is not far off. For instance, eggs are
now selling at l2t cents per dozen, having
declined q CITE. We need never be without
young chickens here, our winters being 90
mild that we can raise them just as we'll
then, az at any other season, and with very
little trouble or expense.
have eaten Beef that was killed in Jan.
uary last, right off the Prairie, withou: feed
lug, that would compare favorably with any
stall fed beef ever saw 10 Virginia, being
very fat and juicy, and as sweet as any l
ever ate. The Pork, though not quite so
solid as Virginia corn fed, is very good, and
many persons would not know the difference
unless told. Tell -- if he admires
flowers as much az his father used to, he
should DE here now, as the Prairies are lit.
terally covered with them of every hue and
variety. Yesterday -- brought me bou-
ouet composed Of Serenteen different kinds u
flowers culed from the Prairie, and every
few days see a new kind--most Of them
new to me, and very beautiful.
Our Corn is thirty inches high, and grow
ing foely-Cabhages are not yet heading,
but look we'll Potatoes are 10 bloom, and
in few weeks we will be able to dig them.
Radishes we have been using for some
weeks and of excellent quality.
Some thirty miles from us the Grasshop'
pers have commenced their depredatlons on
the Corn aud Cotton, being the third season
they have visited that neighborhood. We
hope to escape them. but have some fears.
We had, yesterday, another visit from MIR
w., of Prince William County, in your
State, who has been exploring Texas with
view Of locating; he has been through mos
of the State, and says the country be has
seen since he was with US before, is the love
iest his eyes ever rested upon. The neigh
borhood of Austin, particularly, be considers
a very desirable one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
singular circu instance.

A German waman named Swabbenhouse,
living 10 9 port of the house known as the
Msieue house, 90 Monument, near Forrest
street, was supposed to have died at two
O'clock Yesterday morning. and preparations
vsre made for her funeral, when at six O'Clock
her husband, going 10 the room, found her sit
ting up. She arked him what they were max ,
ing ali the noise about. and stated that sne al
been TO see the Lord and that her SINS We
all forgiven. She drank cup OF ten, aglsss
of wine, and two glasses of water, and was
quite revived for = time. A,S3 O'clock next
morning she died, and will be buried to-day
Bali. .dBler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

In the abuse which has recently been pour
ed out on the head Of the proprietor of the
Mount Vernon estate, in the Northern and
some Of the Southern papers, the grossest IN
Justice has been done to that gentleman. 1t
il needless to 20 into refutstion of all that
is asserted-because, the same system OF cal
um will be continued They forget that MIR.
W ashipgton has any right Of property; and
argue as if bis property should be disposed
of to the public, without consulting his Own
views at all,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Bank Resumption

The Bank Of the Valley, the Bank Of Wc.
chester, and the branch OF the Farmer.
Bank, at this place, in common with the 20.
rious banking establishments OF Virginia.
resumed specie payment last Saturday IN &C
cordance with the act of the General A.
sembly. Since then they have promptly
met all demands on them for specie, and IS
the bulk of these demands are from the east
ern cities it must follow. 10 as perfectly nat
ural process Is that by which water finds :
level, that for the accommodation of the bro'
ers abroad, the community at home must bear
the brunt. II the community Is satisfied, ils
banks are likely to be, for they have the
ney power to back them and must be ezp,,'
ed to protect themselves against peril or Ives.
-Wiu Rem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
The Weather--The Crop,.

For six weeks past we have hal 40 unusu,I.
ly wet spell OF weather. Rain has fallen
moro or less nearly every day in that tine.
This, as we are informed, has operated con.
sidersbly against tbe agricultural interest.
Farmers have scarcely had an opportunity to
plant their corn, whilst those who did d.
find it much washed, The season tor plant
ing is quite far advanced, and uuIe,, ia.r
weather comes soon, twill be too late 70 10.
rure good crop. The same cause hl. sl.s
delayed plougbing, sowing OF oats e., o
some extent. Vegetation, however, i 1ey
luxuriant, and much in advance Of usual ,ai.
sons. The wheat and rye are eNceeiIagy
promising, giving hope OF an early ani acG,.
dant harvest.
Our sdvices from oil parts of the country
including every State 10 the Uaoo, sc
especially favorable to tue growing crop
Bait. Pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Horse Chewing Tobacco.

The autl-tobscco men have paraded in tri.
umph that man is the only animal which
chews the weed The following, from the
Danvlle, Va, Nsws will be welcomed as a
complete refutatioD:
'One of the physicians Of our town owns a
riding horse which loves tobacco up to any
good old eastern North Carolinian that ever
rolled quid under his tongue. The horse
will take a quarter Of plug at time, and
chew it with avidity and apparent delight.
But the strangest feature of the matter is,
be swallows the amber without becoming
sick at the stomach or head."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

Since the important discovery made by DIR.
Hare that the Spirits change copper cents
into gold dollare, great desire is expressed
every where for visit from DR.. Hare, and
an immediate introduction to his .Jdnsiliars.
Spirit uaiisns, if the transmitting process is
continued, will be the most popular ism ever
started in the world. The United States
mint will find sufficient employment in pro-
duoing cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Gainmendable.

The Richmond brokers are coming to the
aid of the people 10 that city. in most credi,
table style. The city banks having resolved
that they will refuse to receive the issues oil
solvent contem porary institutions, the much,
abused brokers have literally determined
tina, the holders of these issues shall not be
subjected to the loss which the action OF the
banks had led them to anticipate. They Of
fer to redeem most of them at par, in bank
able funds, and publish cards 10 the papers
to that etfect-Rtersburg Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Tho ElsllerteS.

The Salem Gazette says that from Marble
head there will be about fifty vessels en-
gagged in the fishing business the present
year. half Of which number have already
sailed. and the remainder are making active
preparations TO follow in the track. The
Newburyport Herald says the fishermen in
that, and other seaboard towns, are active 10
fitting away for the season. The flsheries
will be more largely engaged in than hereto
fore, owing to the dullness Of other branches
of business, in which there is very little
pruspect of any revival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Tho Deserters.

There will, it is said, be no effort made to
prosecute any of the twelve democrats who vo-
ted against the Kansas bill, but they must be
content to prove by their future conduct that
they are deserving of position in the party
Some, however, will prefer 10 continue tne'r
utilization with the black republicans: lhe
only man who voted against every bill, was
Senator Durkse. Even Giddings voted Tor
the Crittendeu bill. which recognized the ad-
mission Of new slave States, though the effort
to explain the vote has since COST him two at
tacks of poplexy--Nortolk Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
An Author In De bit.

1t is said that the debts of Lsmsrtine
amount to 2.600, 900 francs. This gifted and
accom- plisbed French writer, is. perhaps, one
of the most prodigal and extravaganza men OF
the age. He is alwsys in debt, and yet be
appears to pay no attention to his hnauclai
affairs. Again aud again he has been assist
ed by his friends, until many Of them have
become Disguised, and are iudisposed to aid
him further. Louis Napoleon, however, still
adheres to him, and intends. it is said, to
apply to the Legislature to assist In e1trica-
tinp him from bis monetary difficulties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

On Saturday week, when the banks Of Nor.
folk, Va, resumed specie payment. there was
a heavy demand for coin from Baltimore, but
since then the run has ceased. The banks
have adopted the policy of receiving and pay
ing out the notes Of the independent solvent
banks of Virginia In Portsmouth. how
ever. the notes Of independent banks are not
received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

The great falling off in the receipts from
revenue will compel the Secretary OF the
Treasury to ask Congress either for law au-
thorizing a loan or further issue OF treasury
notes. The impression now is that loan
will be preferred, as it is supposed it can be
obtained at three per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Hoops (!

A Southern dealer advertises watcbsp'oi
extension skirts, with G., aod II -pnns.
steel spring expansion skirts Dama.co'
watch spring skirts; lace imperial .ter.
spring skirts; crown royal steel spring ssIr'
Pompsdour steel spring skirts; corooal-
skeleton steel spring skirts coronation .t
tice steel spring skirts; misses steel spr'o!
extension skirts; misses skeleton AMI ltc.
skirts; chld's steel spring extension .sIf''
cbild's skeleton and lattice whaIebone 30.
reed skirts. Fourteen different kinds o
skirts! Out of such 40 assortment the IliY
who cannot be pleased, must be opposed I"
any particular kind of skirt, aud 20 all .o''
Of skirts generally. The list embrace 'Iin
enough, if attached one TO another to rea.-
the very outskirts Of creation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
ALEXANDRIA,:
MONDAY MORNlNG. MAY 10, 1858.


The independence oil the Advocate, Illus
tra,ed by Erskioe and other eminent lawyers
is vet a characteristic Of the British bar
The defence Of DR.. Bernard by MIR. james,
NAV we'll be classed with those efforts which
have immorta'issd greater names, when they
held the buckler of justice between the &C.
cused and the assaults Of power. His conclu-
sion was eloquent, and as bold and manly, as
it was eloquent. "You gentlemen" be said
to the jury who were to decide upon the
guilt or innocence Of the prisoner charged
with completely 10 the attemptto assassin ate
Louis Napoleon, Twill not be intimidated by
foreign dictation, to consign the accused to
the scat, I'D; you will not pervert and wreSt
the law Of England to please foreign dicta'
tor. No. Tell the prosecutor in this case
that the jury-box is the sanctuary Of English
liberty. Tell him that ON this spot your pre-
dscessors have resisted the arbitrary power Of
the Crown. backed by the influence of crown
serving and time serving judges. Tell him
that under every difficulty and danger your
predecessors have secured the political hber-
ties Of tho people. Tell him that the YER
diets of English iuries are founded on the
eter nal and imuu suitable prin ciples Of justice.
Tell him that, panoplied in that armor, no
threat of armament or invasion. can awe you.
Tell him that. though 100000 French bayo-
nets glittered before you. though the roar of
French cannon thundered in your ears, you
will return verdict which your own breasts
and consciences will sanotify and approve,
careless whether that verdict plsases or dis
peases foreign despot, or secures or shakes
and destroys forever the throne which ty-
rant has built upon the ruins Of the liberty
of once free and mighty people,"
No wonder that under such an appeal, the
tumultuous applause of the assembled multi
tude burst forth in cheers that could not be
repressed; and that the jury responded by
their verdict to the law and to public Senti-
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10
Land Warrants.

The Washington brokers are now purehas-
ing l60 acre land warrants at 81 cents per
acre, 40 acre warrants ct SO cents, ~ acre
warrants at SO cents. and 40 acre warrants
atSl. The selling prices are from three to
Eve per cent. higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

The Richmond City Council have, by q
vote OF 9 to 3, decided to exempt State and
City bonds from taxation. They also agreed
upon the following assessments:-On real
estate, 81 on 500 value ALSO, the same on
capital, bonds, Except State and City, and
personal effects. Also, So on every male
white person over 81, and every slave over
10 years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

The President, 1t is said, has, in an ironi-
cal way, expressed bis qualification at the
steps proposed in the House of Representa-
tives to relieve him Of bis official RESPONSE
bilities in regard to the condition Of our Tor
eign affairs. The delicate duty of annuliing
the Clayton, Bulwer treaty is undertaken by
the House committee Oh foreign affairs, at
the very moment the President sees his way
clear to effect a satisfactory adjustment OF
the question, at issue, in relation to the con-
structioo Of the treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

We have received Leonard Scott i Co.'s
rspu blicstion of the April number Of the
Westminster Review. Robt. Bell, Agent.
We have also received Stedman's Magazine
nublished ip Raleigh, N. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

A few days since, man residing near Ga
lena, Illinois, took load of potatoes to that
town to sell, but not being able to get high
er price than ten cents per bushel. be decllo-
ed selling, and threw the load into Fever
river. He was arrested thereupon, taken be-
fore the authorities and fined STA for OBJ
s,ructing the navigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

The successful trips of the steamboat Jas.
l.. Cathcart, on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, have attracted attention, and the eI-
pertinent is likely to work revolution 10
regard to canal navigation. Several Of the
coal-carryipg companies North have also un.
der consideration like change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

DR.. NJ. de Briceno. special Minister to the
United States from Venezuela to settle the
Avez Island claim, which has been pending
for some time, has been recalled by the
Provisional Government Of General Castro
The claim will be settled in Caracas, through
the United States Minister, MIR. Charles
E.mes, who is we'll acquainted with all It's
details, and whose proceedings in the matter
have met the approval Of our Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-10

No printer belonging to Typographical
Union can obtain employment in Viots-
lnre, Mississippi.