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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07
A CAiAIl

To the M0yn and Cu':cns Of A'rga''a "a
The Eraukm FIRE Company, DO meeting H.
sembled, Monday evening, Ap-i a'.
lm"usiy resolved that he 20 .o"ng { az
BE- addressed 10 the Mayor and C.'z.'' o. ''s''
andrla, and published III h" city pap'rs
On Sunday after Don, the a'a instant. ~
cars were about leaving your cry ".- ~
Franklin Fire Company. wGO were ''....1-
from the funeral oil member, Fa..y '. ..."
having 10 connection wha ever vita ~ w.
pany. and who either precede! OF .o.'".' +.
Alexandria, avaled themselves OF '.r ~.
nifty offered, TO return 10 Washington % '-- =.
cal tram.
As soon as the cars were in motion 20, f"a
Of men, raIIying under tue name %. nous.
commenced RAPID discharge OF firearms '.'.
the windows Of Inc cars, which r., .'rd ID ~.
seriously inJurlng OF colored woman.
the members 0! the Company HHJ""
time that any one was injured JJ To. 49,
hey would have Immediately aioFp -s
and arrested every man IN the car, b'. W..
not informed ol the lact Unit! "c Isa.-l' "
ingion.
With deep sense of m5r,!Gca'oo, We 80. ~.
learned that the Company u caarGs. "' '..,,.
preparation Of the dis race.ul aaair a.. -,
deeply ieei II from tGe !ac that II conc ..,,
their friends in Alexandra, "i,nou. n'1
aud who can certainly TESTIFY TO tnr s'"','. .'.,
conduct o. tae Company during previous "
10 your ctty. ,.,,sr,'.
The Company stands ready at any non" ,,,...,
aid the prooer authorize. to Ferret o'' 80
and bring the cdenIers 10 lasilcs. ..... .g..
We only ask suspension Of 'P.I.'''
the matter can be legally IuvestIsa'. r,
JOHN n. SKSsFORD, Pres tt.I'''.
GEO K CROssFIELO Secretary
WASHINGTON, April
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07

The "war of the roses" the National
Democrats and the Southern Democratic
cham pioned by the Richmond South aud the
Richmond Euquirer, has commenced anew.
Tho SO two leaders are dealing each other
heavy blows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07

The Army bill providing for regiment OF
mounted volunteers for Texas, and two ad-
ditional regiments for Utah has passed both
Houses of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07

The capital prize of $4,000 in Swan &
Co.'s lottery, drawn at Augusta last Ss'ur-
day, it will be seen, is said to BE- held by
business man in Savannah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07
WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL :. 1855

The Richmond Enquirer polnt, out tie
difference between Mr.. Crittenden's plan
With regard to Kansas, and Gov. Wise's pro-
position:
1.-THE original Cris.euden proposition sets
out With the proposition made by Gov. Wise
in his Taumspy letter, but departs from 1t
in one important feature Governor Wise
proposes that the L"compton Constitution
shall be accepted by Congress, subject to rat
ifcation by the people IF Kansas, under 40
act Of the Territory Of Kansas prescribing
the time and manner of election. The Crit
tenden substitute, now become tho House
bill. provides for the acceptance by Congress,
sutjact to ratification hy the people, at an
election, the time. manner aud conditions OF
which are to be inserted III tn: act OF Con-
gress itself"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07

The jewelry store Of Mr.. j. Turpin, New
Orleans, was entered on Sunday night week,
and robbed of $4,000 worth Of diamonds,
v atcbes and jewelry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07

A bill has been reported in the Senate FOL
the admission of Oregon into the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-07

The Connecticut Election has resulted In
the triumph of tho Black Republican party
there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
Foreign Ne IN 4 .

A Paris correspondent states positively
tina. the Car of Russia, with full military
household, will visit Napoleon in the spring,
and will extend his visit to England.
There have been large investments in green
teas for America, at extraordinary prices, ty
speculation.
The Paris correspondent of the London
News says:--"It ia true that battalion OF
infantry and three batteries OF artillery, with
horses and equipments, complete Tor service,
will embark at Touon Immediately for the
coast Of Central America.
Paris letters assert on tho authority OF NJ.
Lessup's friends, that be has obtained sub
s.riptions in France alone for the whole OF
the eight million pouads requisite for the cut
ting Canal through the ls:hmus OF Suez.--
The assertion, however, is not generally cred
tied.
The ship owners Of England are exceed
ingly clamoroas in consequence OF depres-
sion Of business, aud were holding meetings
on the subject in various parts Of the king
dom.
Several anti.confessional meetings had
been held in Exeter and Derby, at which ad-
dresses to the Qleen were drawn up against
certain serious innovations which had been
attempted to be introduced into the church Of
England.
Advices from Paris to the "a inst state that
on that day Montalenbcrt, accompanied by
Berger aud Dufaure, presented himself at
the registers Office 10 that city, for the pur-
pose of lodging an appeal against the cen
,ence which had been pronounced against
him. 1t was considered doubtful whether the
pardon of the Emperor would efFeciually re-
move tho liability of MOntalcmbert being
transported at any time the officers ofjustlce
might see IL.
Letters from Belgium announce that new
penal code was before the Chamber Of Rep.
rese ntatives, the object of which was to in
crease the punishment of those writer's for the
press who nigh. be found guilty of attacks
upon the law or the authority Of the King.
Telegraphic advices from Bertha OF the I'd
inst. report that the Jews Of Prussia had at-
dressed petition to the Prince Regent pray
ing his Royal lligbness to intarpose with the
Holy See by tue aid of diplomacy, 10 obtain,
if possible, the restoration OF the caili Nor
tara 10 his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
ICoMNCSICATED.
GoRDoSsyrLLE FEMALE ACADEuY.--

GoRDoSsyILLE FEMALE ACADEMY.--
"The man mat hath not mGsc in himself
Nor is not moved with concord OF swe". sound.
Is fit Tor treason, stratagsm and sp0lIs'
We attended, on last Friday evening, 4 con.
cert given by Prof. Pros;nger, Oae Of the
teachers of the &c. +. Academy" Prof
Prosiuger spent several years 10 Europe stu.
dying music ard the languages, and is re.
garded by every one who enjoys his acqulint.
ance not only as one OF the most accomplish.
ed performers on the piano, guitar, and other
musical instruments, but also On Intelligent
and highly educated gentleman.
lie was assisted by several of The young
ladies belonging to the School, all of whom
acquitted themselves with great credit. Miss
Mary I. ommenced the partormgnces BY
playing on the piano "My Old Kentucky
Home" Evening Star Waltz" by tie Misses
F.; polka" by Miss Kate L.; Spanish
Waltz" by Mrs. f. and Miss Nsna b.
"Blocmsberry Polka" on I,ither and su.
tar by Prof Prosinger and Mss Nooa B:
Polka by Miss Mamie NJ; song, Smells OF
the Ocean," by Miss Nena b., whose rich
and musical voice made an indeilible imYras.
sion on all present. Miss Nena b. was fol.
lowed by several others, all of whom sustain
ed themselves admirably. The Rev. D. L.
Ewing, who is widely and fayorablY koown
as an excellent preacher, a gentleman Of in
ished education, aud great energy of cIaFIc
acter, who has been instrumental in accom-.
plishing as much good as any man Of his aga
in the State, is the principal of the "GordoUs.
vile Female Academy" The boarding de-
partment is managed by his ui0taer.iU-law
Mrs. Mary E. Barbour, az intelligent aud
estmable lady. With Mr.. Ewing as prime
pal and bis efficient assistants, do Dot hest
tate to say that the scholars Of the "Gcrdors-
vile Female Academy" enjoy as many ad-
vantages as those Of any other school in the
State. "PATRONUS."
CuIpeper CT. House, Va, Dec. 20 lSjN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
ILOMMrNICATEn


Our City Council has, in several instances,
granted lands belonging to the City with the
privilege of exemption from City taxes. A.
though their motives were, doubtless, laula-
bic, still the question as to their power to Do
So is an important one, both to the tax.pay-
ers and the grantees in such cases. Having
come across decision bearing upon tho
question, | think il bat right 10 make il
known, in order that lis appreciability should
be considered. 10 the case Ut Marks W.
Jones, 10 the Superior Court of New llamp-
shire, it was decided that "a town cannot, ~
grant or stipulation in a conveyance, * mas
land from taxation" | forbear to g.vo the
facts of the case referred TO- in the homo
that the point vii! be inquired into 10 tho
proper quarter. This case seems 70 have
been decided upon principles OF general epplj-
cation, 10 the ex2rci5e of tie taxing power, rs
well as the cases cited in the opinion Of tho
Court, viz: 10 ~ III. Rep. 1873; Mass. Rep.
SAT; and l3 Mass. Z72.
As have said, the question is an img0r.
tan, one to oil concerned, and deserves scf.-
Gus consideration. \ TAN PAYER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The Washington States applauds the &C
ton Of the Senate Printing Committee in its
determination to reduce the amount Of public
printing by emitting many unnecessary de-
tails from public documents, or on which
documents ore bottomed. The Union goes
in for the pAole-"6fty-f forty or fght."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The Petersburg Democratic Convention
endorsed, by resolution, the present Admin
istration; aud q few days after, the Message
OF the President appeared, giving the views
of the administration, the most prominent OF
which we're promptly opposed by the Rich
mond Enquirer, and numerous Democrats in
Virginia and throughout the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
Political Consultation.

Some inaccurate represen tations having
found their way into one or two distant papers
respecting on informal political meeting
which was lately held in this city, by num-
Der Of gentlemen from different parts Of the
country, it appears to us proper, from the
character of those concerned, that tie true
nature Of the conference and its objects should
be correctly given to the public. We there
fore present the annexed statement. from an
authentic source:
A number of gentlemen from all scctions
of the country, and heretofore co-operatir e
With different political organizations, held y
few DAYS ago an informal meeting 10 this city
to compare opinions ard Interchange infor-
NATION in regard to the present condition OF
public affairs. Being men of national and
conservative sentiments, and ardeDtly devot-
ed to the preservation Of the Union, they have
locked with much concern AT the evil teBden-
cy to sec,iona!ism in the next Presidential
contest. Ii canuot be disguised that circun-
stances have impressed on both the leading
political parties distinctive characters ties
which threaten geographical division ct the
next election.
The extreme views Of these parties have
naturally excited apprehensions in tho minds
of sober and oonsiderate men as to the
| political fortunes of the country; and, be-
| iieyipg that these mischievous doctrines do
not receive the approval of the great mass
of the people, tho gentlemen above referred
to, coming from thirteen States OF the
Union, and sustained by the concorring
opinions of leading gentlemen from many
! other States-met together cs individuals,
acting on their OVID responsibility, to ascer
tain whether it would not he practicable to
suggest some intermediate ground on which
all entertaining national and conservative
opinions might stand together and cooperate
| 10 ayertine the evils which must result from
contest Of parties organized with reference
to geographical limits. g.,
We are grati6ed to learn that the spirit
displayed in the meeting was OF the most sat
isfactory character, and that no doubt was
entertained that q basis Of union can be indi'
Gated which will enable the conservative men
of all parts of the Confederaoy to act together
in the contest of 1860 1t Is probable that
at future day more formal and numerous
meeting NAV lie assembled, to give fu!land
public expression to their patriotic purposes.
we are pleased to learn also that the meet
ing was held exclusively for the objects above
stated, and with nc view whatever to advance
the pretensions of any Individual tC the Pres
idential nomination.
Should their recommends tons be APPROX
ed BY the people, it will be their province to
indicate the time aud mode Of selecting sulta-
BILE men to represent the sentiments OF fra
tsrui,g, nationality, and devotion to the Union
which have prompted this ipcipient move
ment.--Nat Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Mr.. Speaker Orr. Of S. c., in letter to
his constituents afirms, that be has "upon no
occasion, in speeches, letters. or private con-
yersatiop, ever expressed any opinion or SEN
timent in opposition to the strictest reading
Of the States.rigbts doctrines taught By Mad
;son and Jefferson--.he fathers Of that faith"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Iii said that Mr.. Zollicoffer, of Tenn, will
decline being q candidate for Congress again;
in which event, it is probable Mr.. John Bell
NAV be elected to succeed him--and may he
the next Speaker Of tue House of RsEresen-
tatiyee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The dismissed custom.bousc officers IN New
York, have had meeting to rehearse their
grievances and take measures Tor expos
ing what they allsge to be the corruptioos OF
the custom house under Collector Schell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

A Buenos Ayrcs correspondent of the
New York Herald, who processes to have
Just paid visit to Paraguay, says that the
government are strer gtheniug all their forts;
that ct the fort of Itaperru they have twelve
hundred men under arms. and three times
that number at other stations and forts on
the river. He also expresstd the opinion
not we'll justified, We conceive--that Bra,
I'll will aid Paraguay in case the United
States engage in practica! hostilities against
;be latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Among the recent deaths in California,
we note the following In San Francisco.
Nov. 0, Henry Chevallie, aged 80, youngest
SON Of tbs late Peter Chevall;e of Richmond;
at Bodegs, Nov. s, II. G. Cope, jr. sged 3d.
formerly Of Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Daniel Webster's birth day list january
will be celebrated in Boston. Caleb Cush-
ipe is 10 preside. Many of the most distin-
,uished men of the country have been inVi-
ted 10 attend. t#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The trial Of Messrs. Abilene and New
hall, charged with defraudiug the stockhol'
ders of the Bank Of Pennsylvania, was con-
cluded on Saturday. The case wss submit
ted without argument, and the jury, without
leaving the box. rendered verdict OF not
oEiltp."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The New York correspondent of the Ma
tiopal Intel!igeucer says, that the news from
Central America, which for little while
created "sensason," has had Lut little eff.
feet and everybody seems now satisfied that
the couptry will pass another year of peace.
No danger appears 10 be apprebended from
recent events in the Gulf Of Mexico. The
disclaimers Of the British officers are deemed
altogether sufficient, and nobody expects Con-
gress to do anything during this short session
beyond giving greater efficiency to cur ma.
.ional deteuces, especially the navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Senator Clingman thinks that eve have
been exceedingly unfortunate in our diplo-
macy With regard to Central America-that
ve have not had what the French call, a
grand suocessw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Among the new entertainments produced
w. Julien, in London, is polka, called
the Kiss with an orchestral accompaniment
which produces the eject of the smacking OF
Enst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Mr.. Bolts, though warmly invited BY ma
nv to be candidate for Governor. has, it is
said. declined the use Of bis name in that
connexion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

A VIRGINIA ARrlsr.-Mr. Henry Turner,
of Aappshspnock county, young. painter
of very great promise, has been residing for
the past eighteen mopths in Dusseldorf pur'
suing bis profession under the instructions
of the great Lsu,ze. MIR. Turner has been
engaged fer about a year upon q picture
which is now peariy completed, and which,
as soon az finished, will be seut TO ibis coun-
try. The utjsct of this picture, is 90 Incl.
dent 10 the life of Chevalier Bayard, and Is
spoken Of by those Sio have seen it, as q
work Of very great merit, very highly cFsfl'
table to the young artist who has executed IT,
1, is gratifying thas to hear Of success at.
tending Virginia artists. Mir; sa1See, the
sculptor, and Mr.. Turner are from the sane
section of Virginia, and will both prove or
nameuts to their common mo'hef.-f'ch'
Enquirer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The Norfolk Day Book says that james
Crawlev lef, Baltimore and walked to Wash
instop. thence to Alexandra, thence to Fred
ericksburg, thence to Richmond, thence to
Petersburg. thence to Smitbtield, thence TO
Portsmouth,, and from Portsmouth to Nor
folk. He took lodgings in the watch house
and started south for Charleston, 5: Z. Iee
strangess part Of the matter IS that he is
blind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The New York City Councils have, by q
unanimous vote, ,eodcred the honors Of the
CITY to Senator Douglas, who will arrive
there this week. This ovation will be fol-
lowed By another ovation from the city of
Philadelphia. The Senator is expected to
arrive in Washington about the lst of Janu'
ar7. Il is not believed that the ruuof OF
declaration from him that be will not be a
candidate for the Presidency in 1850, has
any foundation. There is nothing 10 1ls
position that seems to Gall to! such decia
ration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Btay- In the Clarke County Items, IN yes
terdsy's Gazette. first paragraph Tor bre"s-
pills, read Berryyile
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
COMMUNICATED.
Il Problem ,

Suppose q turnpike company can afford
to sell on credit, without security, one-half q
their road miles long ard 100 feet wide,
for $1,000, to Railroad Company having
three mortgages on its works--aud several
dissatisfied Judgments. and a minimum cnpi.
tai OF $500 900, paid up principally in sci.
vice OF oficersl what would be far equIyl.
lent for say 500 square feet, if used by anoth-
er company, that is believed to be paying its
debts. Perhaps a stakeholder in the Alex.
andria and Washington Turnpike Company
can give US the solution. II SO, the cquva-
lent will doubtless be paid. FELIX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

There was wine auction in Philadelphia
on W ednesday. The prices ragged thus: Vim
tage of 1899. 50 per gallon; vintage of "a,
SIT so per gallon; vintage Of 1900, $40 per
gallon; a four.gallon demijObn of Butler
wine," $50 per gallon--cstimated, with in,
,erest added, to have cost the man who sold
it $S5 per gallon. A lot Of golden sherry,
imported in 1896, brought s. a gallon; two
haIf.eallon Jugs Of Madeira, imported IN
1907, brought 500. A lot of old whlskeey
brought sig gallon-the aggregate sale
reaching $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

Senator Psaree, Of Nd, will preside at the
Burus celebration In Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

There is more speculation than usual at so
early day, as to the next Presidency. Ken
lucky has three candidates-all prominent
to wit: Messrs. Guthrie, Breckenridge, aud
Crittenden. Mr.. Breckenridge will, it is
said, defer to Mr.. Guthrie, and will not be
in his way at the Charleston convention
At present, many persons confidently be-
lieve that either Mr.. Hunter, Of Virginia,
or Mr.. Guthrie. will be the nominee OF that
convention. They are the more likely, 1t is
thought, to take Kentucky nominee, for
the reason that they fear the nomination OF
Mir. Crittenden by the Opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

On Friday night last, the Quincy School
House, situated on Tyler street, Boston, was
destroyed 5y fire. The philosophi cal instru-
meuts we're saved, but the school-roon fur
niture was destroyed, and also valuable
piano in one Of the upper rooms. The fire is
supposed to have caught from defective
flue. The school house was large four
story structure, and was erected about ten
years ago. Four years ago it was entirely
remodeled, and the probable cost OF the build
ing was between twenty and thirty thou
sand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The Committee on Military Aft -irs of the
House of Representatives has addressed q
note to the Secretary Of War, inquiring
whether the proposed military occupation Of
Sonora and Chihuahua would necessitate an
increass of the army. The Secretary has
expressed, in reply, the very decided opinion
that such measure, 30 far from adding to
the existing necessity for an increase of the
army. would rather have the opposite effect
We do not know the particular arguments
by which the Secretary has enforced this
opinion in bis reply to the committee, Tor his
letter has not yet transpired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

The New York politicians and federal Of
Zee holders have closed their business 10
Washington. in satisfactory manner! The
Tammany organization was strongly repre-
septed, as was also the opposition. The re-
sult of the appeals of both factions to the
President, is an agreement that the lammany
organization shall hereafter prevail and De
respecte6 in the distribution OF federal pa
tronage. Heretofore. as is alleged, the vast
patronage Of the collector have been bestowed
npon the opponents OF Tammanyn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21

There was furious outbreak at circus
at Rio, on the lst ult., in consequence OF the
disappointment caused by the contemplate
character of the performances. in comparison
with what had been promised, especially in
reference to bull fight! The place was lit
orally torn to pieces, and the company utterly
rou;ed, notwithstanding great efforts on the
mart of tbe police to restore order. Many
persons were seriously hurt by stoncs and
other missiles thrown, and enc part OF the
place caught fire, which was est'nga;s5ed
with great difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-21
ICoNNUNICATEI

I was glad to see in the Gazette of to-day,
the determination upon the par: Of the
Wings, and opposition, to present ticket in
opposition to that nominated at Petersburg,
by the Democrats. Should such recommcu.
dation or nomination he made in Richmond.
on the 9Th Of January, as has been suggested
by the Richmond Wing. know of no tick
ct that could commani a stronger support
than that suggested by the LyuchbUrs Vir-
giuian--Wm. Ballard Preston, Robert Saun-
ders, aud Andrew llunter--with such names
as these, the opposition would gu into the
fight con GIem Of success. CLARKE.
Clarke county, Va, Dee. 18Th.