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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

reached Jackets Cliff, the high point of III.
island This was crowned by Club House
which as yet masked the view. PASSING
through t. the easter0 sda. the blinds ye,s
suddenly thrown open, and | shall not soon
forget tue enchanting scene which was dis
closed to Us. Eleven hundred feet below Us
the surf Numbered as it broke upon the shore
in line Of dazzling foam; at our Tee, Law
Crab Town, and beautiful valley manned
out into highly cultivated estates, and stretch
Jog far away to the Nprth East was trac,
of country differing most widely from all
that we had hitherto seen. Everything in
its aspect seemed t. indicate volcanic agep
cies OF the most active description. We
looked down upon myriads OF hills of eve.
~ imaginable shspe-cones, mounds aud py.
rsmlds grouped 10 chaotic confusion, and
draped in O mantle Of vivid emerald green
The name Of Scotland has been given to thi,
wild and romantic region. This NUT be an
admirable resort for invaIiis relaxed by the
heat aud malaria # The Town. | would vii.
lingly have fingered the whole day, inbaling
the fresh and pure sea breeze and drinking in
it's beauties, but the memorable dinner hour
called US away. Adieu, Barbados green
be thy fields and fair thy fl Dwers. thy waters
ever drumlie." Should you meet Barba-
dian, show him little Of the kinduess SO
lavishly shown to strangers in his own tar
Isle
Now, FAREWELL, my course lies father away
from dear old Staff rrd, dearer 10 Der russo,
garb or winding sheet of snow, than all the
beat-sngendered glories Of the Tropics
The finger of inexorable fate beckons me On
journey which has msuy stopping-places,
and a TOO distant end, the fever-lsden
cities of Bahia Rio and Monteyidep, through
Mage lan's wild and lonely strait. and to
mary port in the wide Pacific beyond but,
thank q d. at the end OF the heightened vista
CLEANS the FIRE upon the household hearth.
OAkENWOLD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19
RICHMOND. Va, Feb, IS 1858.

ventiUn of Ohio:-
RICHMOND Va, Feb, 25 1858.
Gsutlemen:-I received yours Of the 22d To-
dav. write at once to say that 1t will be
impossible for me to meet the Democracy OF
Ohio in Mass Convention, at Columbus. on
the 10th proximo. Our Legislature is in ses-
sion, and my cficial duties require my cor
slant presence here. have much to add to
NV Tammany and philadelphia letters; but
| have mt the time aud opportunity to show
that the fraud Of the election ID Kansas vas
nothing in com pariscn to the fraud OF the
Lecou pton Convention itself. The question
is: Shall pretended constitution, which was
no, adopted by that Conventior--for. on the
contrary. it was submitted for adoption BY
the people, and which Was not adopted by
the people, Tor they were MT allowed to vote
AGAINST n-te forced by the Intervention OF
Congress on majority of the people against
their sovereign will? Shall this be done, too:
on the Bourbon doctrine of legitimacy And
il done, are the people to be driven to the eS
tremity Of the Dorr doctrine OF the hnooe
I,land CAGE! 1t is Democratic to bow to law
ful authority; it is sutocratic, arist'crate'
oligarehic, and despotic thos to constrain
popular sovereignty by the onus of isgltlma'
cy. Firmly yours. HENRY a WISE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

At the M)nd,y's session of the Methodist
Protestant Conference, ia Philadelphia, the
COMMITTEE on Missions recommended that
East Washington mission be continued, with
salary of 500 to the minister, $500 to be
raised by the mission, and $500 by the Ninth
street, Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
andria stations; that East Baltimore mission
be continued in its present relation to tho
conference, with salary Of $500 attached !;
that Frederick mission be restored to the list
of missions The committee further report
ed that they could not recommend Snow Hill!
mission. Tho Conference adjourned, sine
die, on the l6lb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

A writer in the Richmond Enquirer, in ref
erence to the Militia law lately passed by
the Legislature Of Virginia, says, that call
cavalry and artillery regiments of the State
are volunteer regiments; aud the supple
mental act referred to, expressly provides
that the commissions of officers Of volunteer
regiments and companies shall not be vaca-
ted or affected by the uct ito organize the
militia aud provide for the defence of the
Commonwealth" The conductors appoint
e1 by the county courts, have therefore, moth
ing to do With the cavalry and artillery reg
iments, and the Office of those and all other
volunteer regiments and companies, are, in
military phrase, las they were" ;"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The signs are that the Legislature of Mas
sachusetts will remove Judge Loripg-an
sos of iniquity every way to be condemned
and denounced. As the Baltimore Aneri-
csn justly remarks. "the spirit Of radicalSm
and ultraism which dictates the removal of
Judge Loring for bic judicial obedience to a
United States law, binding alike upon his
honor and conscience, is that which the
country has most to fear"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19
AN OLD CITIZEN.
lCOaYUSICATED'


Miss MAYS COsCERr The Concert recsoF
ly given by Miss May, was one OF the hos''
musical treats ever enjoyed in this place "
those capable Of approaching the besu"''
and charms Of melody regulated By art 40, aos
taste. To the multitude, the singlogoi 'i'',
NJ, and the performances ofthose who "''''J,
her, might have bssn cari1re--but even W
multitude could not fail to be delighted W..
some Of the songs warbled by the g'I'el V' Il.
ratrice. An engaging manner. Gear,
quid voice, great power of ezpres'I0O' q,
a perfect knowledge ,f the science OF n x.,.
ali make and distinguish Miss May GU
The other performers, on the occasion Io ..bI.
their talents and skill in highly crei'I Ian
manner. The public in thi. pl ace nave va, USt
so accustomed to differentstyle ana q'@S CO...
Of music from that given at Miss u ':.sI
cert, that we cannot expect all TO Re 'su:D
With what is really oxoelleot and sHa t"r.bt
We shall do better, when We ge5rid0' A.,
opian Concerts," and "Burlssqoss r n
Troupss."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR aNOWDRh.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 10, 1855.

Mr.. Barbour, OF Cupeper. III MS able
speech in the House of Delegates, on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad extension,
thus plainly and forcibly presented the ac'u'
al proposition now before the House, in rela-
ton to that improvement =
The Orange and Alexandria Railroad Com
psny have submitted to the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia fair proposition. The
State entered as Q partner. investing three
6fths of the capital required for the original
enterprise for which that compaoy was crea-
ted. The construction of the new road from
Charlottesville to Lynchburg has been under
taken by the company, with view to the H.
creased value which will thereby be given to
the original property of the company. Others
than tho State have subscribed to the new
stock about four hundred thousand dollars
To this stock the State has not vet subscribed
ono dollar. As a partner in the original
enterprise she will enjoy three ffths OF the
profits necessarily enuring to the stockholders
in the road from Alexandria to Gordonsville.
The debt which the company has contracted,
to construct the new work, constitutes an To-
cumbranoe upon the capital heretofore in
vestsd by the State, as we'll as that invested
Oy IOulVluubio huu pOEdtiOso. Suth too
road 10 completed to Lyncbburg, there is not
. possibility that the State can receive one
dollar of dividends upon $500 900 of stock
invested by her 10 the road from Alexandria
70 Gordonsville. Whenthe Lynchburg cen.
nsotion 10 completed, every one conVersant
With railroad affairs must concede that she
will receive returns upon her original invest
msot. As . matter OF justice, not less than
Of wise policy, We might claim from the State
Q subscription to the new stock, bearing the
same proportion to the $500 900 subscribed by
others to the new STOCK. which her original sub
scYiption bore to the original suhscri ptiOos OF
others than the State. Upon this basis we
would have from the State u subscription of
$500 1000. But our proposition is far withe
these limits. The feebler associates in the co.
terprise, with resources nearly exhausted, APP
prosch their more powerful partner, and pro-
pose to surrender to ber those terms OF equal
ity upon which the partnership was original
~ formed, if she will make even dispropos-
Tomato contribution for the preservation and
enhancement oil the property in which all are
interested. If the State will consent to ad.
vance $500, 900, she is not required, like other
stockholders, to await the completion OF the
work for her returns. The company guarar-
~ to her Immediately, per cent. upon this
new investment--six per cent. interest and
ono per cent. as o sinking fund, to replace
the principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

Charles Douglas, esq, of L,udoun County.
Va, has recently presented to t5eUni7ersity
of Virginia, q number of valuable works, for
tho use Of the Library of the Institution
The faculty have returned their thanks to
Mr.. Douglas for his present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

Mr.. James Barron Hope, delivered his
Washington Monument Inaugural Ole, 10
fredericksburg, on Tuesday evening, to a
very slim audience: whereupon, the Recorder
of that place, takes occasion to speak out
very plainly what it thinks of the pretended
literary portion" of the people of the old
burgh. The Recorder is quite severe upon
tko dbseufees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19
tCoMUSICATFD.

The proposition to establish a National
FOUNDRY, 10 Alexandra, | am afraid will
not be expedited by the usual process, IN
this place, Of rushing into public meet
Jog" to accomplish the oNject-as that vii
only indure public meetings in fifty other
places, 10 effect the same purpose with a dIi'
ferent locality. II our Senator's and j pre-
sentatives Can be first consulted as to 'ne
probability Of the passage Of law esta1
fishing National FouOdry on the Sea-oo"tG
and Of the strength that Alexandra c0uIl
bring, as the best point--theD, at u prop"
time, public movement would be Jndlclou''
| agree with you. however in the opiooo'
that considering the advantages OF AieSIp,
dria for the getting of coal and iron, ana y.
shipping the guna, there is no question. 'n''
here should be the spot. And, 1t tgTO,
dry could be established here, would W
worth more to the town. than all the h'r
roads ever thought Of. 1t would add' "
once, largely to our POPULATION. or
AN OLD CITIZEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The Secretary of War disapproves, and
ws think very correctly, of the finding of the
Court Martial in the case of Col. Sumner
Col. 8. has. however, been released from ar
rest, and ordered to join bis regiment in
Kanaaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The article from the Richmond Enquirer,
in another column, on the subject OF Taxing
State Bonds, will attract the attention OF the
citizens Of the state generally, especially those
interested 10 furtheriog the progress OF our
internal improvements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The three gentlemen now considered the
moot prominent opponents Of the adminis.ra-
ton, are Mr.. Douglas of H.. Mr.. Forney OF
Pa, and Mr.. R5bt. j. Walker. See what
year and month have brought to pass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

Il 10 understood that the President will
rive 10 the Hon. Ransom o. Gillett, now the
assistant of the Attorney General, the posi-
ton Of Solicitor to the Court Claims, up to
this time filed by the Hon. Montgomery
Ris;y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

Mr.. Cook, charged with killing MIR. Law
rsnoe. had On examination at Front Royal
On Monday last, and was sent on Tor tr'a
a tho Circuit Court of Warren County,
which commences on the 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

Hon. George W. Summers has resigned
his Office Of Judge of the 18th Judicial CIR
Quit 10 this State. and the Governor has order
Cd IN election to be held in that circuit, to
AL the vacancy. on the End Of April.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The Union complains CT the a0sentees in
Consrsss and would like to see the Demo
.,.t;e msmbers collected together for once in
tie Houss Of Representatives"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The Governor has Issued 9 proclamation
rsouisins IN election to be held throughout
ths Ssass, on the fourth Thursday In May next,
kr LieuIooant Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The Bank Of Wheeling, Va, has resumed
specie payments on all outstanding notes: 90
example that all che banks of Virginia,
should follow at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The London papers received by the last
mail contain the bill of indictment against
Orsiui, Pierre. Rudio, Gomez, and the other
conspirators, charged with the attempt to
murder the Emperor aud Empress Of the
French, in the Rue Lepelletier, Paris, on the
l4:h Of January last. The document covers
fur columns and half. the print small and
close. A complete history fthe movements
Of the accused, from the time they initiated
the plot unit they attempted its consumma-
ton, is given; being gathered from the inves.
tigations of the police and the confessions Ell
tracted from the prisoners. The French
mode of trial differs from the English and
Americau, in assuming the accused TO be
guilty until innocence is proved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The Army Bill is dragging it's Glow
isossh along" 10 the House Of Representa-
tivss. Three or four speeches, each day, are
.ada upon it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

A fire occurred in Charleston, S1uth Caro-
lima, on Saturday night last, in brick store
house, at tho foot Of Adgers wharves, by
which six hundred and fifty bales Of cotton
were destroyed. The last fire in the same
warehouse occurred in May, 1850, when prop
erty to the amount of hall million OF dol
lars was consumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19
Prince Georges County, nd.

Gen. Samuel Coe, of Piscataway district,
lost bis dwelling house. aud most OF lis con-
t-bta, by fire, week before last, Oaly five Of
his beds were saved. NJ insurance.
We learn that the dwelling md store house
belonging to Richard \. llarwOod, in Aune
ArunGe county, were consumed by fire on
Sunday last. Mr.. H.rwOod was absent, and
there was no person residing On the preml-
ses. Ii is therefore supposed tina; the build
ings were set on fire by 40 incendlary.
Edward BuSbel, e,q.. has been elected by
the Trustees of the Upper Marlborough
Academy t. take charge Of that institution.
Mr.. Busbell is ripe scholar. and it is hoped
and believed that the Academy will prosper
under his admins ration. --NAibor0 ca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19
r.. LEGISLATURE of MARYLAND at it's late

The Legislature Of Maryland at its late
session, passed law increasing the number
Of terms of the Superior Court and Court OF
Common Pleas of Baltimore city, from three
to eleven per year. This will greatly expe-
dite proceedings in these Courts. 1t also
passed law changing the punishment OF
free negroes. for certain offences, from con-
fnemept in the penitentiary to sale into sls-
very for various terms, ranging from two to
fourteen years, or for life; and for arson, to
be hung, or sell for life. 4 Law was passed,
requiring all Insurance agents TO take out
license from the Comptroller Of the State +;
also, a game law, imposing fine for taking
cartridges or qunils between the 10th Janu-
airy and lst OF October, for killing woodcock
between February lst aud June 10Th, or
pheasants between February LIST and August
20 b; and Furnishing market.rs. keepers Of
eating houses, g., Tor having any OF them
10 possession within the prohibited period.
Liberal appropriations were made u the
Cvloniz ation Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The Lynchburg Virginian says--"In for
msr times, when the people Of the North
were divided into Wing and Democratic par
ties, the former was the conservative, and
the latter the radical party. Since the re.
cent mutations in parties and politics, the
Republicans" have taken the lead, even If
the Democracy, 10 radcaism. They have
become more Democratic than the Demo
Gratis themselves. They bslieve religiously
in the power of numbers. Protesting to de-
spise tyranny, as they are accustomed to
think Of it among the governments Of the old
world, they are themselves in favor of ty-
RAINY far more despUtic than that OF the
proudest autoerat on regal throne. For,
the tyranny OF numbers is far mere Calling
aud oppressive than the tyranny of one mar"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

The Hollidaysburg, Pa, Standard says
several iron establishments in that vicinity
have been compelled to suspend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19
Gov. Wise on Lecom pton.

Gov. Wise, OF Virginia, addressed the TO-
lowing letter to the Anti, LecOmpton Con-
,ant;np nf 0hio.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-19

NANCY ARTICLES AND PERFUMERY -
I Bazin's Pomade and Extracts for the Hand
kerchief Lubin do; Shaving Soap and Brushes;
Buffalo Dressing Combs; Brown Window Soap,
and Lows Honey do. Por sale by
J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
NH ls cor. OF Fairfax and Prince streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07
Cons ress.

! In the Senate, yesterday, numerous petit
tons and reports were introduced and pro
| perry disposed of.
! Mr.. Iverson introduced resolution Of in
quiry, having in view the establIs hment OF q
cus,om-house at Atlanta, Ca; agreed to.
A bill authorizing the Secretary of the
| Treasury TO sell the cust0m-house property
at Bath, Me, was passed.
At his request, Mr.. Toombs was excused
from further service on the judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Douglas, from the Committee on Ter.
rtorles, reported bill to have the boundary
established between the United States terri
tory aud the State of Texas.
Mr. Broderick called up resolution max
ing certain inquiries of the Postmaster Gen
eral as to alleged acknowledgement in the
San Francisco post office.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. lay
lor, of La, endeavored to Introduce reso-
luton directing the President to make GER
tain inquiries as to the legality of the seizure
and arrest of Wan. Walker by Commodore
Pauldlug, and whether the circumstance is
not calculated to invOlVe this government in
difficulties with other governments; otJec-
ted 10.
Tie House resumed the consideration Of
the bill making appropriations for the lesls-
Iatiye, judicial, aud executive branches OF
the Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07
LATER from Tam piCO.

New ORLEANS, May 6-Byan arrival from
Tampico, dates % n uit., information has
been received that Gen. CARA was still mr.
ipr on the city with great destruction to
life aud property. lie had obtained pos
session of the fort, and was stopping all yes
sells from passing in the river
The American brig S:etson bad oeen fired
on, and the Virginia Antonette detained !;
but on the arrival of the u. 5. Steamer Full
ton, both were allowed to proceed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07
The New REGIMENTS.

We hear that the Executive declines to de-
siguate the accepted offers OF two new volun-
taer regiments to be organized under the late
law of Congress, until after Congress shall
bave made the requisite appropriations Tor
that olject. \ bill provld,ng for the expen-
ses Of these regiments will probably be IRE
sen,ed 70 the House OF representatives to-day
or tJ.InurIOW - Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07

CHINA, GLASS, &c.--R. h Miller
I ] son 4 CO, are now receiving per Snip
Neptune, from Liverpool, their SPRING SUP
PLIES OF EARTHENWARE, consisting OF
Blue Edge, Painted, and White Granite OF the
best make.
Their stock of GLASSWARE is very com.
pete. being selected with great care, and upon
the best terms, from the Eastern and Western
manufactures.
FRENCH CHINA ri Nm Err and TEA
SETS. III White Gold Band and Decorated, III
great variety: also, Vases Card Baskets &c.
Country Merchants and Others are respectful
Iy requested 10 call and examine our stock, pc
fore purchasing elsewhere, as We are determIn-
ed to sell GOODS as low as any regular I'm
porting House in the country.
3 mo 2O-po8W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07
DIED..

In Newburn. North Carolina, on Saturday,
Nav l.t JAMES q. STANLEY, esq, in his
18th year, carrying with him to the grave The
tears. love, veneratlon, and profound regard 81 a
dlsrres ,ed family and most eN'ensi'r circle
OF friends and dcquantances Christian and
gentleman. a scholar aud lawyer, an en'ignt-
euei and true Wing, patriot and honest man,
kind social. and benevolent, he had 10 enc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07

VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.
Y We are authorized 10 SELL privately,
FARM of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
ACRES, situated about one mile from Green
witch, and within four miles OF the Manassas
Gap Railroad, and within five miles OF the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad-lying be-
tween the tvs.
All the improvements on the place are ample
and in good order.
There are l25 acres OF valuable timber on
this farm, which will more than pay the price
at which it can be purchased, owing TO It's proX'
unity TO two railroads.
A more particular description is unnecessary,
as those wishing topurchase will examine tor
themselves. Suffice it to say that ii is the
cheapest farm now in market in Virginia. Call
on the undersigned at Warrenton, Va.
SHACKELFORD Il SPlLMAN.
- LOO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07
~%gzRs~GG
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
From Warrington.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The House has
passed the Executive, Legislative and Judi
cial Appropriation bill. A resolution abro'
eating the ClaytOn-B ulwer treaty was passed
to it's third reading.
The consideration of the Minnesota bill
was resumed, and may possibly be brought
70 a vote before the close of the sitting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07
NJ iSI,sED.

On the Attn inst, by Elder John Clarke, Mr.
STEPHEN p SMITH, of Loudoun, 10 Miss
MILDRED GARDNER MCDONALD, OF Eau
quier County Va.
On Thursday, 29!h uIt., by the Rev. James
\. Eakin Mr. DANIEL BROWN, TO Miss
SARAH f. RAMEY, ali OF Warren county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-07

E. {. BgOUy. JOHN 7. JohNSioS
EROUN * CO, MIDDLEBUhG, Va,
A RE- Just receiving from New York, and
n other Eastern markets, their supply Of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
They ask of their friends an early call, be-
lieying their selection will be found very judi
cious- made greatly OF the useful, and lightly
OF the useless, embracing the late styles OF
LnItes' and GentIemen'S Dress Goods.
A very fine selection of HATS, CAPS,
BOOTS. SHOES and BONNETS.
variety of FANCY GooDs, HARDWARE,
QUEENS WARE, WOODEN WARE, TIN and
STONE WARE.
GROCERIES, Paints, Oils, Drugs, Bar Iron and
Steel, Plough Iron, Mould Boards, &c.
Middleburg, Va. ap l2-eolm