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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
The virginia KS.

We understand that the Banks IN this
place have determined to receive in payment
aud on deposit, their oSn several issues, and
those Of the branches OF toe Farmers Bauk
of Virginia payable eIse~ here, and notes On
the Exchange Bank and Branches.
Valley Bank paper and Independent Bank
paper is discarded, 80 that the war is fully
made up OF the News. the Old Banks, the
former having the advantage OF 80 firm, SO
true and so popular an Institution as the
Bank of the Valley, with which to head the
column of defence or attack
We observe that an arrangement has been
made with Isaacs L Taylor Of Richmond FOR
the protection and redemption, 10 Bank
able funds, of the paper of the Bank Of Com
MERGE which will at once have the effect of
putting it's paper at par in that city.
A like arrangement has been made by the
Bank of Howardsvile, Monticello Bank,
Central Bank, Merchants Bank of Lynch
burg, and Bank of the Valley at Stanton
c. w. Purcell Il Co, and r. Ii. Maury
& Co., bave also advertised 70 redeem issues
of the following Banks, in Binka5le funds,
at their Exchange and Banking Houses, in
Richmond:
Bank of the Valley, a; Stanton.
Central Bank, at Stanton.
Monticello Bank, at Charlottesville.
Merchants Bank, at LyDchburg.
Bank of Commerce, at Fredericksburg.
Bank Of Howardsvile, at HowaTdsville.
Bauk of Scottsyille, at ScottsvilIe.
Bank OF Old Dominion, at Alexandria.
Bank of Rockbridge, at Lexington.
Bank of Rockingham, at Harrison burg.
IL is very apparent that the Old Backs
must either retrsce their steps, founded upon
an unwise and ilIiberal policy, or lose, to
very large extent, their deposit list, which is
q matter of grave consideration with every
one Of them.-Fre3. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

Among the many able speeches delivered
at the last session of the Legislature of Viz
ginis, on the subject of the Internal I'm
provements of the State, was one by Daniel
c. DejarDette, of Caroline, when the Stras-
burg Connexion scheme was under consider
alton. The subject having been disposed of,
and the interest in it, of course, passed
away, it is not necessary to revive the mat
ter by repeatiog the arguments successfully
urged against the proposed measurable
sides, the length of Mr.. DIS speech, pre-
cludes the possibility, just at this time, Of
inserting it in our columns. But We may
say. that few can rise from perusal of this
speech, without being favorably impressed
with the ability of the author, and doing
justice to his enlarged and liberal views
He regarded and treated the subject as a
statesman, and friend to the general inter
ests of the State. His county has in him
worthy representative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

In the Senate, on Tuesday, Mr.. Brown in
rCduced n bill for the preservation of order
and the protection Of property in the District
of Columbia.
Ca introducing the bill. Mr.. Brown alllu-
ded to the fact Of a bill of kindred nature
having passed the Senate before, which had
been lostin the other branch. Itseemed to be
admitted on all sides that some bill was ne
cessary, and, while be did not mean to com
nit himself in favor Of all the provisions Of
the one just introduced, yet he would move
its reference t. the Committee on the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and perhaps something
valuable might be grated ON the parent
stock.
This bill provides that where assem- lages
Of the people take place, or were breaches of
the peace may occur, or there Is reason 10 be-
!ieye they are apprehended, the District Mar
shall with tie appreciation Gt the President
may appoint such number OF msrshals as
the occasion may require, to prevent, by force
OF arms, any such evils, and may summon
such number of citizens IS may be required
as a posse comltatus to aid 10 the duty, and
the President may call out the militia or vol
unteer force, under their proper officers; each
marshal to take an oath for the faithful per-
formance Of his duty, and be entitled to 81
per day for time employed, under penalty
Of 500 for neglect or violation Of duty
Each citizen summoned in posse eomitatus
to receive y per day, subject to penalty Of
500 for DegleCtirg or refusing to attend
II any riot takes place requiring the calling
out OF more force, one-half tue expense to be
borne by the Corporation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

We noticed, few days ago, the Southern
Literary Messenger for May. 1t is proper
that we should add, that for the variety and
excellence of it's articles, it has not been Sur
passed by any previous issue of that maya
zine. In particular, the review of Pardon's
life of Aaron Burr deserves to be mentioned.
1t is one of the most interesting, most dis
eliminating, and best written sketches of the
character and career of Burr that we ever
read. The author has q iacile pen, and uses
it with marked ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SEOwDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:


As was announced in the Daily Gazette OF
yesterday, Gen. Cbas. F. Mercer, of Virginia
died, after protracted illnesa on the 4th
inst, at Howard, near this city. in the Soth
year of his age This estimable man, at one
time, and for long series of years, occupied
q prominent place in the councils of bis ma
tive State, and of the United States. He
was for several years prominent member Of
the Legislature Of Virginia, and afterwards,
for long period, represented the Loudoun
district in Congress. In both positions, be
loft upon the statute books the records of his
zeal, craftsmanship, and philanthropy. His
public course was always directed by consid-
erations connected with the well doing Of
his fellow men, and the interests of his couu-
try. lie was an ardent advocate Of Internal
Improvements. and particularly Of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal, which work was
mainly carried through by his constant exer-
tioos in its behalf A friend of peace, true
patriot, lover of his country, he achieved
an honorable fame, and place among the
benefactors of his race. Since his retire
ment from public life, be has passed bis days
in travel and study, and returned to spend
his last hours in tho district he once repre-
sented. and among those whom be had once
served faithfully and constantly. The citi-
zens of this place will always respect his
memory, for be was their friend iu all inStaD-
ces, and on all, occasions.
Ea~ The funeral of General Mercer will
take place at Howard, this morning, at 10
O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
p.cts,onwith r.gardt 20 slaves.

The Virginia Law Journal, for April, con-
tains the important case decided recently by
the CDart Of Appeals of this State. 1t ap-
pears that Jno. L. PJindeXter, decd, left II
viii providing that his slaves should be al
K'ssd to choose between being msnumitted
an remaining in slavery, and suit was
brought by Bailey Ell ais, and Howle ct ais,
against his executors. The Cour; decided 10
favsr of the appellants, Judge Daniel deliv-
ering the opinion, from which we extract the
following:
Under these circumstances | have con-
ceiyed it 10 be my duty to regard the ques-
ton as one to be tested by the general and
acknowledged principles pertaining to the
subject, aud not as one controlled by the In
fuence of a specia! adjudication. And when
We 30 treat the question, it seems to me there
can be no longer any serious difficulty as to
the proper solution. When we assent to the
general proposition, as | think we must do,
that our slaves have no civil or social right,
that they have no legal capacity to make.
discharge, or assent to contract; that though
a master enter into the forms Of an agree
ment with bis slave to manumit him, and the
slave proceed fully 10 perform all required o!
him III the agreement he is without remedy
in case the master refuse 10 comply with
his part of the agreement. and that a slave
cannot take anything under a devise or
will except his freedom; We are led neces-
sariy 10 the conclusion that nothing short
of a positive enactment, or of legal decisions
having equal force, eau demonstrate the ca
pacity Of slave to excise an election, 10 re-
spect 10 his manumlsslOn.
So it is decided by the highest legal sribu'
nal of this Commonwealth that u slave cannot
elect to be free"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
Rappahannock AgrieuItur.isociety

The time OF holding the mex. Fair of the
Rappahannock Agricultural and Mechsni,
cal Society has not been defnitively deter
mined upon, bu; it has been deemed proper
to adopt the same schedule Of Premiums,
with slight alterations, as was offered last
season.
At the last annual meeting of the Society
the following resolution was adopted:
ReSolced, That COMMITTEE Of three be
appointed to revise and report a Constitution
10 the members Of the next Annual Fair.
The President has appointed the following
as the Committee Staford--Col. w. j.
Green; King George-Col. John Tayloe;
Csroine--Daniel c. Dejsrnette. Fredericks-
blirQ HerQid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

4 fire broke out in house belonging to
Mr. Henry Philips, in the occupancy of Ell
zey Payne, on Main Street, near the Railroad,
in Fredericksburg, on Tuesday. The build
Jog was Of wood and seriously threatened the
neighboring tenements, which were also
wood. The wind blew the flames across
the street, in most fortunate direction, and
the only property lost was that in which the
fire originated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
View r,,l,bu.t.ring Expedition.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
AspISwAlL, April l3 Col. Kinney has
lust sailed from this port to Greytown, With
q large supply Of stores, ammunition and
men, ip order to rsvolutionize the miserable
self.constitused Eoglish government at that
place. He has means and friends suflcient
to support bis pretensions, and he Will soon
be re-established in bis former position
Governor of Greytowp, or San Jaan del
Norte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

10 the Senate, on Tuesday, Mr.. johnson,
of Arkansas, succeeded in calling up the
bill amendatory Of the acts 10 relation to the
Printing of Congress, and introducing very
important notifications in this department
of service. The bill, after having been read,
was explained by MIR. j.. who expressed the
hope that its provisions would result in an
annual saving of million of dollars to the
Government. A few amendments were sug-
gested and adopted, after which the bill was
passed by the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
Iate Foreign News.

In France, the Bernard excitement is
subsiding. The director of the Constitu-
tionnel was dismissed for an exciting article
against England, but he was subsequently
restored. The MoDiteur denies that France
is increasing her naval armament.
The European complications are increas-
ing. The Servian Ministry have resigned.
Austria is concentrating her forces on the
Sandman frontier, and PlaceDta is treated
as in Il state Of siege.
The difficulty between France and Portu-
gal. relative to the seizure of a French yes.
sci containing emigrapts, has been settled
A change of Ministry in Portugal is ex-
pected.
The Earl of Derby has stated in the Bril-
fish House Of Lords that no exclusive prlSl-
leges would be conferred on any company
relative to the Atlantic telegraph. The
operations in shipping the cable were ac-
lively progressing, and the experiments were
satisfactory.
The great steamer Lcviathan will not be
completed till autumn, when she will make
several trips to America, and next spring
enter the China aud Australia trade.
Ia China au Imperial edict bad been ls-
sued condemning and degrading feh, and
appointing a successor to settle the dispute
with the European Povers.
Calcutta dates of March 22d are receiv-
ed The British arms continued to gain sue.
cesses over the rebels. Sir Colin Campbell
had returned to Lucknow. Nena Sahib's
retreat was stormed, but he again escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The Methodist Protestant General Confer
ence. composed Of ministerial and lay dele
gates from thirty odd Annual Conferences,
convened on Tuesday at Lynchburg Va
The ratio of representation is one minister
and one layman for every seventeen hun
dred and fifty member giving to the body
some pinety-six delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

1t has been ascertained that Cutting and
futile, both fremeo, we're the only two per-
cons killed outright at the Federal street fire,
in Boston, on Sunday morning. MIR. Rear
don and Moran are at the hospital, and may
possibly recover. The loss incurred by the
fire will, it is thought reach S25O,000. the
greater part of which is insured i'll Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

Intelligence has been received from the
United States ship Dale, of the African
squadron, to the llth of February. She was
then at St. Paul de Loando, about starting
for Monrovia. The Dale had called at the
port OF Benguela, and found an American
seaman, Jeremiah Sullivan, from the whaler
Osceola Third, of New Bedford, who had
been imprisoned ten months by the Portu-
guese authorities for merely being in compa'
nv with sailor who had committed an as
sault. The commander Of the Dale made
fierce demand upon tho Government, and
threatened to lombard the fort and town if
the American was not granted trial. His
release was then effected. aud the Dale took
the two men on board and brought them of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06
The twelfth meeting of the American AS

The twelfth meeting of the American AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of Science
was brought to conclusion on Tuesday
evening, when that body adjourned to meet at
Spring field, Mass, on the 4th Wednesday OF
August, 1859. This session has been very
fully attended by the members of the Asso-
citation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad appears
to be doing an extensive business, immense
freight trains passing constantly, ard the
passenger trains being crowded. The road
from Baltimore to Cumberland is in admira-
bic order, tho trains running like clock-work,
fully mp to time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

Gloomy reports come from parts of the
South of damages occasioued to the crops by
the cold weather of last week Frost was
very general throughout the country, and in
many places lay upon the ground like snow.
In some places ice Of considerable thickness
WAS formed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The Washington correspondent, Ion, in his
last letter to the Baltimore Sun, remarks as
follows respecting the revenue prospects OF
the Governmental may be remarked that
there is more money in the country at this
time than at any former day, and trade is
about to revive in all its branches, when the
revenue is likely to come in in floods"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The residence of DR.. n. Marmion, at Har-
per's Ferry, was destroyed by fire on Satur-
day morning last Much of the furniture OF
the residence was also destroyed, or so injur-
ed in huTriedly removing it, as to render 1t
Of little value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The Young Mems Christian Association of
Boston, are discussing the question whether
it is consistent with the Christian character
30 play the game of chess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

VNHONAS CLOVES, No l46, Corner Of King
and 81. .4saph stress, .4israad,iq, Va, dealer
in GROCERIES, LIQUORS, Foreign and Do
nestle; and attends 10 the sale of all kinds of
Produce, Poultry, Butter, Pork, &c
my t-li
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Compa-
nv has declared half yearly dividend on
the stock Of the Washington Branch, of four
and q half per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The members of the Medical Association
now in session in Washington, have been
most Hospitality entertained, BY several OF
the physicians OF Georgetown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The subject of the repeal of the bounties
granted to the Cod fishery, is under discus
sion in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The forces on the Alexandra, Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad are busy in the prosecu-
ton of the work on this improvement and
we are glad to learn that they expect, to To-
crease the force considerably at an earl > day.
They are now erecting massive aud sub
stantial stoue bridge over the road where the
turnpike crosses it at Clarke's Gap. The
structure will be of heavy and beautiful ma
terial. and put up in manner equal with
the other masonry on the work which has
elected such general admiration for ITS sub
stantial and fnished appearance. A few
months work will clear up all the gradra-
ton and masonry between Clarke's Gap
aud Alexandria, ready for the raiis-whlch
are expected to be laid by next Spring to that
poiut--when the energies of the company
will be applied to urging on the work, with
all possible speed. to the Valley Of Virginia.
The recent appropriations have placed this
road upon a sure basis, and it is destined to
be one of the main improvements OF the
State.--Leesbwg ,Washingtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The bill for the admission of Minnesota
into the Union, is now under discussion in
the House of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The May number of the Southern Planter
has been received. 1t con tains rich variety
of interesting matter for farmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The resolution in relation to our difficult
ties, with Paraguay, has been laid on the ia
bic, in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

Gov. Hicks, Of Md, has declined to call
., extra session Of the Maryland Legisla-
furo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

NOX'S SPARKLING GELATINE, an excel
~ lent article for making Jelly, with direc.
tons for making,Jelly without boiling, "in poe.
try" A full supply on hand and Tor sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER & SON,
MOI Stabler's Old Stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

II 10 proposed. in Buffalo. New York, to
execute the paving Of the Streets BY steam
power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The Union, in the course Of some remarks,
on the present position of affairs in our coun-
try, says 1--WE leave it to the country to
say whether, as the North aud the South
become more and more prominent, the Union
DIES not appear less and less important and
necessary? The matter, perhaps, may be
better solved by asking whether friendship,
amisy, and kindly feeling do not enter more
INTO the character of the American Union
than jealousy, dstrust, contention, aud strife?
Aud then, again, we submit to men OF sense,
If we are to witness the overthrow OF our
institutions, whether that end should be eff.
fected through the agitation of subject
which appertains exclusively to local com
munities, and with which the nation has
neither part nor LOTT"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-06

The State Department is in possession of
all the facts attending the assault on the
American missionary, Walter Dickson, the
violence committed On his wife aud daughter,
and the murder Of his .on-in-aw, Steinbeck,
in JaffA. j. w. Gorham, IT, S. consul at Je-
rusalem, aided by consul-seneral De LeOn'
after much labor, succeeded in having the
FIVE criminals arrested. four of whom con-
tessed their guilt Oh the trial, and at last &C
counts, the frman, fr,m Constantinopie. Tor
their execution. was all that was needed to
consumm tie the tragedy they had com"
uenced, by the forfeit of their own lives as
an expiration. The testimony of Mrs. and
Miss Dickson, reveals shocking details in re-
gard to the outrage committed upon them.
The State Department has sent letters to
Mr.. 6 lrham and Mr.. De Leon, compliment
ing aud applauding their conduct in the
affair
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-02

BufrALo, NEW YORK, February LIST,

BUFFALO, NEW 1oRk, February ISL 1898.
GENTLEMEN have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter OF the 18th ut inviting
TO be present at the elevation of the Statue of Wash.
ington to .s position the Z" Virginia Woshington
Monument" in the city o! Richmond the 22d day
Of February, inst, and regret exceedingly that my
engagements such To deprive me OF the pleas
ure of accepting your invitation
Your State is Justly entitled to great credit for erect
ing this noble monument 10 her peeree. son, sc tri
butte Of gratitude to his memory. But the fame Of
Washington is more enduring than monumental
brass or cuptured marble and when that proud pile
of granite shall have crumbled to dus and that beau
tiful bronze statue with which II ia crowned, shall be
exhibited az ancient relic in some future museum,
the name Of WAsHISGToS will shine with increased
lustre on the brightest page Of his counrys history
Surely, then, nothing which could do or say could
add to this undyng fame; but, nevertheless. should
rejoice TO testify by my presence on this interesting
occasion, my deep veneration and profound respect
for the character of Washington.
Perhaps there never time when hs unsetish
example and prophetic warnings were Of more inpor
tauce 10 his country than now. That Union which he
sacrificed so much To establish, ia threatened that
warning which he left as paternsl legacy 10 his
country Is slighsd, and growing discomfort, North
and South cannot fail to create anxiety in the breast
of every true patriot.
At time like THE, should rejoice to meet my
countrymen from all parts Of this widespread Repub.
lie, at the Monument O Washington, reared by his own
native State and there upon that sacred altar as chill
dren OF yobr revolutionary srea pledge tor ourselves
" our ires and our sacred honors" to maintain this
government, and TO frown Indignantly upon the first
dawnng of any attempt to ALLEVIATE any portion of our
country from the res to enfeeble the sacred ties
which now link together the various parts."
l beg of you, gentlemen, to accept my grateful
thanks for the honor you have done me by deemug
me worthy of An invitation to be present on this in.
teresting OCCASION and permit me to subscribe my.
self Your friend and islow.cizsn,
MILLARD FILLMORE.
ALBANY, February 10Th, 1858.
have detained this letter till now iu the hope that
might make arrangements TO go, but find 1t impoes
bic. NJ. +.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-02
MADAME LIE VERT.

This most jealous patriot has just cent to ths secrs
tary Of the Mount Vernon Association lUO as the per
oentage upon the sales of the lst edition of her Sou
venrs of Travel. This offering is the very first re-
muneration that she has yet received for her literary
sbors and she devotes il once TO the cause she has
30 warmly espoused. This noble, large hearted wo.
man, who has proved herself worthy Of her great
ancestors is toug necessarily 10 swell the Mount
Vernon fund besides making personal sppl
cations in every social avenue, she hss addressed
glowing appeals to societies and to men of inhuence
has gone to the stores Of merohants-to the offices
Of cotton brokers, aud asked them in the name Of
their great father to give something from the store Of
wealth to secure his home aud grave. She has al
ready sent on one thousand dollars to the Tressu
ry aud her efforts are uureaxed. We expect soon to
receive full account OF the celebration the I'D at
Mobile Of which she the originator. With the
hearts heads and hands Of suoh women at work auo
CESS ceases 10 be matter of question.