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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Largest liberty" is claimed and e1er-
cised by the Red Republican gentlemen from
France. Germany. and Italy. row resident IN
New York city, 10 holding their meetings.
and denoupcing and abusing the Emperor
of tho French, upon whose head they pour
their fercest apatbemas, and who seems to
be regarded by them as their areh-enemy'
70 be utterly rooted out. destroyed, annih'a-
ted! Oae Of them, we observe, despair'hs
of the success of internal machines, though
be still seems to ehink they are convenient
a nd useful articles when they can be az
piled with effect, ia disposed to look hope
fully into the future, and to place confidence
IN the reported prophecy Ct the witch TO
the first Napoleon, that his nephe" was TO
be banged on long pole in front OIL the
Tuilleries." This last remark was met with
"great applause" and the 'crles OF Bravo
we're iscessant." Taking ourselves the heo
Rsnub,;eap view of the government OF Louis
NAPOLEON; that is, believing 1t to De one OIL
tho hardest tyrannies ever inflicted upon
neople-one of the grossest despo'isms ever
established or allowed-we yet regard Win
,oatbine the sentiments and views OF these
6rape abettors of assassination, who taHe @u-
vantage of the freedom they ENJOY here' W
send across tue Atlantic, their ioni aouSe VI
a man whom they evidently fear as muoo az
tbey hate. They would no more dare 10 60
to France to put their threats into e1ecuuon'
than they would thrust their hands toto
,;on,s mouth. Besides; if there is tyran-
nv in France, if despotism re'gns tnefe'
France bears it, aud, indeed. appears TO Dear
l. with great cbcerfulness. 1t the 'iron Gu
ters into her SOUL" she yet clasps II the
tighter. Hardly any OF these attempts S'
assassipation are traced to Frenebmen'-
And, if France is satisfied, we 90 not kn'"
that outsiders have any right to interfere -
Ieas, Of all. can these people to whom we
refer. accomplish apy good to the cause o'
Freedom in the world, by their WICKED al
temp,s at murder. Unsuccessful, they f''e'
but iirmer the chains they profess to &c anA :
Gus to break: successful, they would. by assa'-
s;natiop, IN all human probability, produce
at first anarchy. and afterwards still stern
or despotism. Liberty delights not in mar'
der-aDd fes from tue approach of those
who would deseerate her altar with the blood
of their victims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
House OF Representatives, March 2.

The House proceeded to the consideration
Of the motion t. reconsider the vote by which
was referred to the COMMITTEE Of the Whole
on toe tate Of the Union the Senate bill CIV
Ing the President power to restore to the ao-
tive or reserved list, Ulcers OF the Navy affect
ed by tho naval retiring board.
Mr. Davis, Of Mary made speech in
Justification OF the action ot the retiring
uuard, who, he contended, transacted the
business with which they were Entrusted IN
An honorable and CONSCIENTIOUS manner -
They had purged the Navy of much of it's
rotten material. That administration wOu. d
he held to rigid responsibility which shall
PLACE 10 command OF man-If war any OH
Ger who has teen pronounced unworthy OF
discharging active duty.
Mr.. Miles, of South Carolina, earnestly
condemned the preceding OF the board,
whose action in some instances was absolute
ly repugnant to every sense OF justice ard
lair dealing. He could not approve Of such
secret societies, whose weapons OF de,truc
ton were go rectci that the victims could
not til from what quarter the blows came
Mr.. Chapman advocated the till and vas
strong in his condemnation of the inquisitor
ial character Of the retiring board.
Mr. Sherman, Of ONO, Was opposed to the
bill. believing that all the aggrieved officers
had fair opportunity for triul before the
Naval Courts OF Inquiry.
Nj Mi!lsln denied that these officers had
fair trial, aud remarked that the action oil
the Naval K firing Court had beer emphatl
callg condemned.
Without taking the question the House ad
,urued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The following figures. which are said to be
aurhert,c, Indicate the unprecedented growth
Of Illinois, and leave 10 room tO doubt tbat
this young commonwealth nov snrPasses 10
population the old mother-S,ate, Virginia. -
Very much Of the rapid developement is due
to the bountiea Of pu6iic land bestowed 81
Literally by Democratic Congresses and &C
cepted hy this Deu o;rafic Safe. Virginia,
for pursuing a different policy, mu-t now
step aside aud let illinois pass. These are
the figures giving the population Cor titferert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
The gansss Investigating Committee will

The gsnsas Investigating Committee VIII
,onn hiring before tie House Of Representa-
tivsr, the fact Of their inability to 60 on "ifa
the duty i'm posed upon them. Their gin
,.ss will be spresd before the public. At
,s,apts will be made Immediately to have an
aiJ,t;on OF ,vu members 60 tue son:m i'lee'
~ he nro,iaeo for by resolution, with too
msmbers to be added Dsusd BY the House.
instsad of Speaker Orr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Enhances OF Baltimore.

In the First Branch Of the City Council
Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Dukehart, Chairman
of the Committee on Ways aud Means
asked permission TO make the following sta te
msut relative to the financial position OF the
nIiy:
Tn; total liabilities Of the City, for all pur
poses including accumulltions Of former
years was stated by Register at......s 4o3,9'S
Real and personal pr perty within the limits -. .
OF the City after drductiug ahaiement'
4 tax p; $l.4l Oh this basis would yield in
round numbers. ,fVv,opVp'
or enough 10 pay I'll thc entire in deht.d
mes, OF thu City, surprising the whole to b.
collected.
Bat III the aggregate of Indebtedness as
above stated, is included several items Which
may be postponed, amounting to at least
10000. Also, the dividend ot S2lO, 900 on
Catimore and Ohio Railroad stock, which
may or mag not be paid during the present
gear.
II then $50 900 be postponed, and this
dividend of $4,000 % Baltimore and Olio
Railroad stock be realised, making an ag'
gregatc OF S36OOO0, the amount TO be rr E
yidet would be in round mum 5ers 81 O43, OOO,
which would require levy OF little upwards
OF one per ceRt, supposing toe whole to be
Iectsble.
Bus If the B Baltimore and OiiO Railroad fail
to pay any dividend at all, then the amount
to be provided would be Sl50,OOO deducted
from 81 400 900, the amount of Indebtedness,
leaving IL 100000. This would require a
levy Of 81 %, supposiug the whole u be col,
l4ctable But the policy of the Committee
will be to anticipate, il practicable, portion
OF the levy Of 1853.
The neS assessment to go into operation
in 1859, will increase the existing basisto an
aggregate OF say Sl35, 100000
With no 'a;ng debt, the actual expenses
of the city, with the usual outside appropria.
tlons would not exceed II 100000.
l. 1859 then, with the Increased basis OF
$l35 900 900, surprising the levy to be one
per cent, We shall have 81 $50 GEO. which
will leave surplus of $3.50 900 over all sup
posahle demands. II, il 1859, the Baltimore
and Caiu Railroad pays dividend OF per
cent, 1t would be $4,000 added to this, say
$500 600.
The taxes, after 1859, with proper econo-
my, may be reduced to 20 or - cents on the
hundred doilars.-BaH amer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The bill which originated in the State Sen
ate, prohibiting the circulation Of hank notes
under the denomination Of $40, after the 3lst
OF December next, and prohibiting the cir
culation Of notes under the denomination Of
500 after Dec 81, 1859, passed that body on
Tuesday, and though the vote was recpnsid-
cred, it is not likely that the action Of that
body hereafter will affect its passage:
copy Of this bill was published in the Gaz lite
Of tae 20sh ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

A desperate fight occurred 10 the States
nri.on. in Richmond, on Saturday last BE-
tween 9 bite and a negro convict. The ne
gro, i, is said, began the row by striking the
uh;,s man with a msilet. gberenpon the
vbite man seized q troa d-axe, and before be
could be RESTRAINED. severed one of his adSerr
s,rv,s ears from bis head, and cut one OF DIS
srns in a terrible manner. A. matter
Of couysa Col. Morgan will have tie mat.
ter investigated ard the parties properly
dealt With
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

An article in the Constitutional asse'S
that i, va. the financial system of France
which saved the sui jects of the Emperor
from the effects Of the commercial crisis the
violence of which shook the foundation OF
credit in all other parts Of the world. The
writer ds6es all those who, with such re-,
sui, before their eyes, might sill think OF
rylinouishipg tho prohiLitory and protection
g, sv.tem of France for the principles OF Tree
,rade Free traders" he says. "nus' RON
this time put their banner 10 their POCKETS
as often as they speak Of reform"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

pr,rate letter to musical gentleman IN
New York, states that Ole Bull had been
received with great enthusiasm, not only at
Bersep. the city of bis birth, but in Chris
tiapa. and every city or village through
which he passed. From the theatre be was
followed homo by thousands OF persons. ac'
CONC snjed by band Of music and even
after be hsi entered his hotel, the enthusias,
tic multitude coptinEea for some time to pour
forth the joyous acclaustions ss bis safe re-
,urn to his iather-!aDd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Colonel Second Cavalry, Com nandl
fssnt b. telegraph to BOonyiIIe. Mol

'tAl " XIV s'"I
s,rr,,, 0pn.rsl Us.Vr,KILfs cT TIE AEHr,
W I'D New York, Feb. u. 1875.
4 train OF at least 200 sII-muie wagons
will be organized with the utmost ae'pEtch
at Fort Leavenworth, to 90 immediately With
Lieut.. Col. Hoffman TO Fort Laramie, to
trsosfer thence to Col. Johuston's command
in Utah, CON misssry stores, men's shoes, and
such other supplies 90 asy be known to be
much needed.
Two extra mules to provide for casualties
will be taken with each wagon.
The wagons, mules, aud everything tor
this train will be the lest that can be got
together at Fort LeavenwUrth, or within con-
seniant reach of 1t.
Two companies Of the lst cavalry and two
of the 9Th infantry, TO be ftted by transfers
10 the maximum aud fully eGuippei vi! be
detailed TO escort the train to Fort Laramie +,
and taelse-with the two cnmpahies OF the
e:b infantry aud one Of the I;h already Of
dersd from thst pos:--tO Diah. making four
companies to Fort Lara uie, and seven beyond
that post.
Only Subsistence enough will be taken from
For, LearenwOrth for the escort and team
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The lists of the mercantile agencies OF
New York, exhibit 204.06l traders of oil
kinds in the United States. Dividing the
trade of twenty-five millions Of people equally
among them, and there are 1913 to each ira
der. or about Is families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

1t ia greatly to be feared that Doctor
LEIGH ardt, the Austrian traveller has shared
the fate of Sir John Franklin. Four thou
sand FIVE hundred pounds have, however,
been voted by the Legislature Of New South
Wales for the expenses Of the proposed e1pe.
di,ivn to search for him. DR.. Gregory has
volunteered to conduct il. aud he eutertains
some hope that statement made by con.
visit, that Dr. Leichard, is prisoner in the
hands of a tribe of Northern Aborigines, may
be true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Hon. Geo. Asbmun, Of Massachusetts, was
examined before the Tariff Investigating
Committee on Monday. He testified that be
did receive money from Wolcott in aid
of the passage of the Tariff act, but denied
tina, he had employed any Of it to influence
members of Congress. The failure OF the
witness Wolc, t, to answer the questions OF
the Tariff Investigating Committee, 1t is un-
derstood has not succeeded in preventing
exposures connected with that SUI jecs. %
the contrary, it is said that the Commi''ee
are developing many important facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Mr.. Pugb, Of Onio. at the conclusion Of
Mr. Collsmsr's speech, in the Senate, on
Kansas. gave notice that at the proper time
he would move to add to the Kansas bill, q
provision to the effect that the admission Ut
the States of Minnesota and Kansas into the
Union by this act shall never be so construed
az to deny, limit. or otherwise impair the
right of the people Of the said States. with
the assent of their legislatures. severally' at
all times, to alter, reform or abolish their form
of government in such manner as they may
think proper, 30 that the same be still repub-
lican, and in accordance with the constitu-
tion Of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
uTrereis . Tim. TO Marry y

The young folks. says the Cincinnati
Gazette, seem to haze regarded Washing
toms Birth Day ss the proper time" 30
less than seven wedding parties were at the
Walnut Street House 90 Monday. Fous cop.
nles arrived from Conperssille, Indiana. and
cams 10 one party. They were having q
cav time last evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Austin correspondent Of the News
saws that the Texas Legislature have passed
an act providing that the entire public de-
main of the State is for sale, at fixed prices,
in lots varying at from one hundred ard
sixty to $50 acres. The prices are TO range
from 81 % to 81 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Lieut.. Beale, with fourteen camels, arrived
at Los Angeles on the S:h January. The ap-
pesrance Of these animals created great e&-
element among the people. The animals
under Lieut.. Beale have all grown servicea-
Bile, and most of them are we'll broken to the
saddle and are very gentle. The San Fran
cisco Bulletin says that all the cameIs be-
long to the one bump species, except one,
which ia cross between the one and two
hump kinds This fellow is much larger and
more powerful than either sire or dam lie
i, u grizzly looking hybrid came mule 81
colossal proportions, and weighs 2,2Oo
pounds. Their drivers say they would get
fat where dopey would starse to death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Charlestlwn Free Press says We
regret to announce the death of L. A. L.
Rely, esq, late Clerk of the County Court
OF Frederick county. He died on Saturday
night last after brief illness of few hours,
at the residence of Dr.. McCandess. We
learn that his body was inferred 10 Win
chester yesterday morning."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

A petition has been presented IN the Ser
ate of the Pennsylvania Legislature, from
number of citizens Of Bucks and Philadel-
phia counties, asking the passage OF gene
raj law prohibiting negroes and mulatto's
from coming into that State with view oil
acquiring residence therein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

A meeting Of gas consumers at Wheeling.
took place At the Court House. in that city. on
Monday last. Resolutions were passed mott
fvipe tue gas company to shut of the gas
from the signers thereof. unless the CON pany
shall reduce the price of the article to 81
per thousaod cutie feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-% EEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDkN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 4, 1858.

Ii is q fortunate circumstance, consiue' iDg
the condition of sff,irs in Mexico, Central
America, and the South American States,
not to speak of some of the Islands in the
Gulf of Mexico, or off the coast. that pu' =
lie opinion in this country, has lately been
expressed so decidedly and empLatcaliy
agairst 6llitusterisD-or in other words
against illegal attempts, on the part of our
citizens, violently aud by force Of arms. t. in
wade the territories of peaceful aud uncfend-
ing neishbors. for the sake Of spoil, and
piunder. and the acquisition Of land. The
temy tation to the idle, the ambitious and the
reckless, t. the adventurous and the ente!-
prisng, presented by the disturbed aud Ut
settled state Of the countries to which we re-
fer is very preat--and there are considers
rions which in the eyes Of many would al
most lead them to ex use such forays, in the
hope that they may be, at last, successful
These considerations, We think, should have
no weight in any section of country. when
justice, principle. right, and probable con-
Sc quepces are taken into the account. 10
sustain The good faith and the honor Of the
United States, and thereby to preserve peace,
is worth more, even to the South, than any
new "annex alton" brought about by unfair
means. If it lie, the manifest destiny" OF
our country to erpand still father-it surely
is not necessary part of the principle OF ex-
pansion, that it should lie accomplished by a
vi olation of treaties, disregard of public
law, and a denial OF the rights of other ma
tions. Let it come, if it is to come, bonora-
bly, and peacefully. 1t will then be secure
it will then be permanent. Il Is high
distinction to have great name among the
nat ions of the esrth-but it is still higher
one to have good name. Nor can the honest
people of this country afford to have it's lame
tarnished in the eyes Of the world by sub
uniting to the opprobrium Of being regarded
as a grasping, avaricious power. That is
not the character their ancestors fought and
bl ed to acquire They designed to build up
Republic, which should by it's glorious e1-
ample Of JUSTICE, as we'll as by the bene6cent
influences Of its free government, win, grad
VA lily, other people and other nations to the
cause Of Liberty. To couutenauce Jithbus
terism, even for the sake Of the richest prize
or the most coveted possessions. would be, to
be false to the ends apd designs of ouT Cor
stitutiop. Even if obtained. such prizes aud
such possessions would be Ike the dead Sea
fruit. and turn to ashes in cur grasp"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

On Saturday, two men were arrested at
Danvers, Mass, charged with passing ST. 81,
and So notes on the Metropolitan Bank OF
Washington, b. G. A large number o. the
notes were passed, the men making small pur-
chases at se,eral places, and receiving change
10 good coin. There is no such bank at
Washington az the Metropolitan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

sters, SO that the wagons may take as much
grain-preferabiy oats--fOr the animals IS
possible. Grain may he found in trains on
the road. or a, Fort Laramie, and used il
necessary.
The train will march as early as the 10th
Of Starch, if possible.
The COMMANDING Off 'ers OF Forts Laaveu'
worth, Kesrney. and Laramie, ADD OF the
9Th Infantry, will give Lieut.. Col. HDfman
all the aid in their power in the execution OF
this order.
The commanding offer OF Fort Leaven-
worth will see that ufclal copies hereof are
furnished all concerned, including Ci JOhn-
sto n and the several commanders on the line
of march; and will acknowledge the receipt
hereof by telegraph.
By command OF Brevet Lieut. Gen. SCOTT :
Irwin Mcdowell.
Assistant Aijutaut General.
A Geographic despatch has also been tor
wardcd to the commanding officer at Fort
L avenworth, directing him To advise Gen.
q ,rlsud COMMANDER in New Mexico. that
the Mormons inend in;erceptiug Cap ain
Marcy. and directing that a strong escort be
furnished the later on his return march.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Weather Reports receiTed on Tuesday
morning, at the Smithsonian lustisntion, from
eighteen points, North and South, we're inVa-
riably CLEAR and cold" At Buffalo, New
York. "cold" was twelve degrees above zero,
and at Savannah, Georgia, twenty.sx de-
grees above zero, with Intermediate degrees
at iha Intermediate points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Mr.. Jackson, of the New Jersey, and MIR.
Pelton, of the Philadelphia and Baltim IRE
railroads, have just couclu led an arrange
NJ ent with the Post Office Department to ia
cili,aie the mail between Washington and
Boston twelve hours--!eaving Washington at
p IN arriving 10 New York att a. IN so
ss to leave 10 the early New Haven train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

A very powerful revival Of religion is now
10 progress in New Bedford, Mass. lsseens
to pervsde the whole city, and nearly or quite
every denomination is sharing in its inhu-
ence. The cIergymen of different sects meet
on common ground and unite most heartily
-, ,pnrk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Philadelphia Press sfhrms that the
Administration cannot carry the Kansas bill
,..o,,h CONGRESS. We believe i csn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Government Organ on the Army Bill.

The Senate of the United States have by a
very large and decisive vote defeated the
proposition for an increase OF the UaIted
States army. The commanding general of
the army asks for add tiJnal troops; the Sec.
rotary OF War concurs fully in the demand;
and the President urges it upon Congress rs
matter of public necessity. The SeDate
says 10; and the Senate have a right t
speak The Executive has done its whole
duty the responsibility rests with the Senate
TOR refusing troops to defend our frontiers
against hories OF savages known TO be under
Mormon influence, aud t. be exhibiting symp-
toms Of decided and general hostility to our
people. Tue Senate take also the RESPONSE
bi!ty Of ieorardlng the campaign against the
rebgiiiuu- MorDUns. This, too, the Senate
have right to Dc; and the people have a
right to know that 1t assumes tne resp0nsl-
bIiiy OF the act.
Ii is not at all surprising that the black
republicans should pursue ibis Course, and
that their ueOphytes who have been recently
initiated luto their mysteries, and who "or-
ship So devOu;ly now at the dusky shrine
where, Greeley Abby Kelly, and the Senator
from New Hampshire kneeI and cry aloud
it i, natural enough that this congiomerate
brotherhood should pis together in the same
sty Blu; it is worthy OF especial wonder"
that Democrats should be found to vote per-
ststentiy with them to defeat the measures OF
the siuiuistra ton, and iG the attempt to
force upon il Il measure aud policy which
would only embarrass it, and which was H.
tended by the ma ority OF Ito supporters to
embarras5 it.
The true friends Of the administration
measure, did wisely and uobly in killing the
monster which sprung from the loving en-
braces OF DJugIas. Hale Il Co., and in throw
ins the responsibility Of the disasters which
may follow upon the right shoulders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Postmaster General has Instructed the
re,nec,iye ULi.sd States Post Offices to Tor
ward all newspapers addressed to Great BIZ
taio, found to contain writing or any eneh-
sure. charged with full letter rae oil postage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Henry S. Brooks, couteot'uG the seat OF
Hon. II. Winter Davis, Of Baltimore city.
memorializes Congress for an extension OF
time for taking testimony in his case.