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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
The OId Banks.

The Richmond South denounccs in 10
very measured terms the recent determine.
ton of the Old Banks in that city ~ rcJa..
the notes Of the Independent Banks o! tie
State, after the frs: Of May, unless they
keep deposit account in that city for -
dem ton. The old Banks "are controlled
says the Sjuth, "In tins matter, by . bind
spirit Of resentment against the legislation
last winter" and the consequences vii b.
most disastrous to the interests Of the bu..
ness community"
The determination Of the Banks in Rct
mond, is Tut tue practice Of the t@0 az
Banks 10 Fredericksburg, since the 'u-pen.
sion of specie payments last fall. At hf'',
it operated with good deal Of lncon'e
nience TO our merchants, and business meo,
but latterly We have had little else N CIR
culati)n than the issues Of the Old Banks
including those Of The Bank Of the Valley
That the public will be seriously incon'-
nisnced when the Independent Bank paper
is again aHoat, is tact patent to every maj,
and Virginia will be cursed with most o.
wholesome currency, il the Is tnks tai. out
and each class refuse to receive on dl9..
it the Issues of tho Fredericksburg
Her1M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
Tho National Fair OF Liberia.

We have before US the report of the com.
uit,ee Of adjudication, Of the national Fair,
of the Republic of Liberia. held in the
CITY Of Monrovis. December l4-2l, 1857"
This is o remarkable document 1t Is print
ed, and well printed, at Monrovia, by u.
Killian. The repor, was made to President
Benson, aud is written in a clear, earnest
s,vle with little appearance Of any attempt
at display. The fair itself appears to have
been great success. Fine samples were e1'
bibi,ed of coffee, arrow root, yams, one bale
weighing 52} lbs ginger, lone bale weigh
ing more than 100 lbs. cotton, cl.'b' me-
cbanical products needle work, d. Up
yards of $500 we're distributed 10 prizes the
premiums varying in amount from one dol
lar to twenty five dollars. The committee
recon mend that similar fair be held each
vear-N. y Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
From Buenos Ayres.

We have previously been advised tina.
President Urqaiz. had issued proclamation
requiring Bu5Dos Ayres to joio the Argen-
the Confederation, 90 pain of being COM
PEELED to do so By force of arms. A later ar
rival from Buenos Ayrcs shows that that Prr-
vince refuses her submission. Probably civil
war will result.
The same adyices report that the financial
crisis had been severely felt at Bueno- Ayres,
and the Provincial Government bad Issued
several DEGREES calculated TO Tighten the
pressure upon the merchants. Among other
prudential measures, the Government had
agreed that those importation duties, to the
xmount of 81 900 current money, which pre-
viously were required to be paid 10 cash,
might be paid 10 notes of four months. proper
" secured to the satisfaction Of the Collector
Gensral.--k 7, Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
The American Horse Tanner.

The London Times gives another remark
able instance of Mr.. Rarey's success IL
the practice Of his art. Lord Dorchester
was the owner Of borse named Cruiser
whose vicious propensities were Of au extra
ordinary character. Lord b, writing frou,
GreYweiI. says:
MIR K rev, when mere, first sui jugstad a
two year old tiIly, perfectly untroken. Tni.
be accomplished under half an hour, riding
on her, opening 40 umbrella, heating drum
upon her, &c. He then took Cruiser 10 band
and 10 three hours Mr.. Rarey and myself
mounted him lie had lot been rldden fUr
nearly three years, aud was so vicious taat il
was im possible even to dress him, and II wa-
necessary to keep him uIuzz!ed constautIy.--
The following morning Mr.. Rarey led him
behind 40 open carriage, on his road to Lon.
don. This horse vas returned to me by the
Riwclffs Stud Company on account Of his
vice, it being considered As much as man's
life was worth t. attend TO him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
From Peru.

The last act of the Castillo and fvanco
revolution, was concluded on the DAYS OF the
9TH and Sih of this month, 10y one Of the III nSt
sanguinary battles ever fought in South
America, ard Castillo is now master of
Arequipa. Eivanco with few friends, has
retired to Bolivia. The loss on both sides
was over two thousand killed and the CITY
is Fl lied with wounded.
When the news first arrived none believed
it, for Arequipa has always been cousid red
impregnable; hut whatever daub,s there might
have been in the matter were soon dispe! ed
by the arrival # the frigste "A urimac,"
Capt Moutero, Ter the purpose Of submitting
her TO the government, Capt. MontcrO and
Gen. Rlyas however debating their own
terms, which have been accepted by the gov
ernnent, and by which they agree to respect
the property and guarantee the liberty Of all
officers, soldiers, and seamen engaged ON the
"A;urimac."
Capt. Mon,ero, with his friend General
X vas, will probably leave for Europe in this
steamer or the mex, ST. you may have chance
to see the future President Of Peru. The seat
is within his grasp, and man of his amb-
ton, energy aud perseverance, will not let 1t
pass. W heI w - cItCEcu Lt IN gwen N''O
country with fiTmness that will be death
blew to LEES active aspiraHt1.
A rumor has reached us tba Gen. Cas:'llI
intends to push the war into Bolivia, proba-
bly, to place his friend Cordoya or Belzu at
the head of affairs in that country. Cas-
tila is an enemy of DR.. Linares and will
soon dispose of him, although Peru at pre-
sent requires peace; her treasury is exh auo
ted and her credit below par
Business is very dull. There are great
number OF American ships in the bay, seek
ing charters, but the rates are 50 ljw that
they will not accept them, aud ! think that
some # them vii leave here in ballast.
Next to the excitement caused by toe news
Of the fall Of Are4uipa, is the arrival Of the
United States frisste "Merrimac;" she has
been crowded with visitors every day slice
her arrival, and as yet the crowd continues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
House OF Representatives, April II.

MIR. Hughes asked leave 10 offer resOIu
ton to censure Mr.. Spinner for committing
breach Of privilege, order and dsc5rum OF
the Hnuse-the latter having yesterday ask
cd to submit preamble and resolution pro-
posing the appointment VI select commit
tee of FIVE to inquire iato facts aud circum
stances by which. under the cIdsr OF q
commissioner of the land 0tiae, Senator
Bright and Representatives Eaglish and
Foley were permitted to enter SIX thousand
acres OF laud at the CouHcil Bluff land otiice
Mr. Campbell said it WAS not a breach ol
privilege on the part Of Mr.. Spinner. IL
every ember villfsd through the public
press shout think proper to bring the sub
jact 20 the House, they should have nothing
but questions Of privilege.
Tue Speaker decided il was question OF
privilege.
Mr.. Hughes wished the House to set a
seal of condemnation W this Waliciou' as
sault 10 Senator and two Representatives.
Tie House should maiutain It's own tIgnit'
and character. The newspaper attack EN-,
bodied in Mr.. Splnner's resolution WAS false
and scandalous, founded III Ignorance OF the
public statutes Of the country. lie had no
doubt that the resolution was concOcted out
side OF this House.
/ Mr.. Hughes explained that Messrs Bright,
English, and Foley made their locations un-
der the authority of law, from which he
read extracts lie said the proceedings OF
the House were used for the purpose OF stab.
/ bng a commissioner OF the Land Otije, II
Senator and two Representatives,, and for
this purpose irresponsible and Infamous
newspaper attacks were logged 10.
! Mr.. English made q few remarks, re!icr-
log himself from any suspicion of impro.
priety in locating land warrants, which was
done strictly iD accordance with law. lie
said if any one charged that any favor was
shown to him, in this respect, for the purpose
of influencing his conduct on the Kansas
question, or any mputaton was cast that be
was Influenced by other than patriotic mn-
tives. be would pronounce him liar, cow
ard, and pOitroon.
Mr.. Spinner briefly explained that lis Oh
ices in Offering the resolution referred to yes
terd4y, was to institute al examination into
the cIndnct Of the commissioner Of the Gen
eral Land Dice.
Mr.. Campbell condemned the noticing Of
mere maligners Of public character through
the newspaper press.
Ga uotion of Mr.. Davis, Of Maryland, the
whole tject was laii upon the table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
From Oregon.

Advices from Portland. are to the 18th Of
March.
The Salem wing Of the Democratic party,
held their state convention at Salem. on the
10th. and nominated the following ticket
For CongressmsD-Llfa Yetre Grover, Of Ma
rion; for Govern0r-JOO. Whiteaker, OF Lane;
for Secretary of Stakeholder Heath, IF
Polk; for Treasurer Of State-J asse D Bo ne,
of Marion; for State PrinteT-Asahe Bush,
of Marion; for Judges Of Supreme Court
NJ P. Deadly, R. E. Strat,on, K. 7. Boise, and
A. Z Wait. The Convention unanimously
adopted resolution Sustaining the admin
istration Of james Buchansn."
The anti Salem Democrats are to hold their
state convention 90 the 1t int, in Eugene
City. The Republican State Contention was
to meet at Salem, on the % inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
rnfartunaIe Accident.

Mr. James Brock of this county met with
distressing accident on Friday last at the
Yellow Chapel Hill. MIR. B. had been 20
Fredericksburg for guano, and was returning
to bis bone with heavy loaded four horse
wagon. 10 going up the bill at Yellow
Chapel be was 90 foot driving. when be
slippled up aud fell Immediately before one
Of the front wheels. Two wheels passed oyer
his breast, breaking three ribs and otherwise
injuring him. DR.. j. Z. Chancellor was
called in, who administered all the relief pos
sible, but it is doubtful whether the injured
msn can rsoovsr.-Predsreksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

Capt. Bennett, of the late brig Cornclia'
has been arrested at San Francisco, and held
to bail on the charge Of having scuttled bis
vessel at sea, having first robbed her of s5O,'
900 in silver. which he shipped at Mazatian
for San Francisco. The treasure Is SAID to
he buried near Cape St. Lucas, to which
some vessel had been sent for its recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

The greater portion of the business part
of Harbor Grace, N. F., was burnt on the
18th inst The fire broke out at Tonisants
Hotel, and over fifty houses were destroyed
The amount of loss was unknown. One firm
had fl2,O0O insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

Judge Wilkins, of Pennsylvania, formerly
a U. S. Senator, Secretary Of War, and
A mericah Minister to Russia, and more re-
gently the President of the Senate OF the
St ate Of Pennsylvania, is at this time a
onest of President Buchanan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

An accredited agent, having full power tc
act, is said to be in Washington, for the pur
pose of Offering the United States Govern
ment Sonora, Chihuaha, and Lower Cslifor
MIA, at a fair valuation. Should this be true
and bargain be struck, our dominions will
then belt the continent from east to west
with az large seaboard upon the Atlantic
as Pacific ocean.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

The change of the tariff, at the last session
of Congress, greatly reduced the revenue OF
the government. At the next session. 1t Is
more than probable that Congress will lind
it necessary to make another change, with o
view TO increase the revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

Anew Post Office has been established at
Rio Mills, Bottetourt county, Va, and Lit
tleton T. Dickey, appointed postmaster'--
The Office is to receive special supplies from
Fincastle, ten miles distant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

The thirty.ninth anniversary Of Odd Eel
10 wsbip in the United States was celebrated
in Baltimore, BY grand levee at their Hall,
North Gay street. on Monday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

Colonel William Davenport died in Phils-
delpbia on Sunday last. Colonel d. was
for many years connected with the United
States Army, and distinguished himself 10
the most gallant manner, on several trying
occasions. He participated in the war of
1912, also in the Black Hawk war, and won
an enviable reputation by bis of6cer-!ike and
chivalric conduct in Florida. During the
Mexican war, he Cfioiated as Governor Of
Matamoras, and in that capacity afforded the
fullest satisfaction. At the time of his de-
cease be was in the seventy fifth year of bis
age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

In the House Of Representatives, on Tues
dav, the bill granting pensions to the SOL
diers of the war of 1912. was debated in Com
mittee of the Whole, until the time fixed upon
for closing the debate, and notice was given
of supdry amendments. The House ad-
iourned without coming to vote on the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

Brevet Major Zeilin, U. S. Marine Corps
has received orders to report on board the
w abash on the 18th Of May, as the COM
handing marine officer Of the Mediterranean
Souadrop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

The Fredericksburg Herald fears that the
heavy frost of Monday morning, has injured
the fruit and vegetable crops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

A dispatch from Albany. says that the
E,;s Canal il foil of water and in excellent
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

The experiment of steam canal navisa
tion on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
is pronounced eminently successful. The
steamer James L. Cathcsrt, has already made
ONE seven trips from Georgetown to Cumter-
land, and in each one has proved herself
worthy of everything claimed by her inreu-
tor. The Civilian says that boat Of her
build, though gaining but little as to speed, is
infinitely preferable to horse boat, from the
fact that ii costs $40 per trip less to run it
The patent right OF the "Cathcart" has also
bee o purchased for the Erie canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

NNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE that the ,a1.
scribers have obtained from the Orpain
Court OF Washington county, in the Dl''nc' '.
Columbia letters OF administration on The per
sonal estate OF Laurlston B Harden Id'r o.
Washington county, deceased All person
having claims against the said dec as
hereby warned TO exhibit the same "I'a 80
vouchers thereof, 70 the subscrIbe-s, on OF Do.
fore the 18th day Of April n"x', they NAY '.-
erwise by law be excluded from all bench. o.
the said estate.
Given under our hanls this l7'a dag d.
April. 1875. GEORGE D FOWLE,
WILLIAM p. JOHNSTON.
an 2g-w3w Administrators
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
The Townsend Case.

TORONTO, c. W., April 26.-Townsend,
alias McHenry, was discharged today for
the murder OF Nellis, aud then Immediately
arrested again on the charge of robbery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

The moantains 10 the vicinity OF Cnmoer'
land, Nd, wsrs white With 'no" on ea'of'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

llEEDSl SEEDS!!--I have just received
= fourth supply OF GARDEN SEED, war.
ran,ed fresh and genuine. Also, Usage Orange
aud Sugar Cane Seed, and Strawberry Potatoes,
Tor sale 0y DRAYTON u. MEADE,
ap29 No IL, Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

90 Monday night quite disturbance was
created at the Academy of Music in New
York. 1t appears Mr.. Ulluau, the proprie-
tor. bad previously refused to admit the mu-
steal critic Of Porter's Spirit Of the Times,
although be bought ticket. Ga Monday
night Mr.. Wilkes, the proprietor of the pa
per, accompanied the critic to the Academy,
both having purchased tickets, with the view
of testing Mr.. Ullman's right TO exclude
them. just as they were about to enter. how
ever. they we're seized by an fhcer under a
warrant obtained by Mr.. Ullmau early in the
afternoon, on the ground that the reporter bad
previously aud intended again to create dis
turtance in the house. The arrest created
great excitement, and large crowd Assem-
bled, but the police managed to preserse the
peace. Mr. w. and bis critic were held to
bail, and the former sooD after returned to
the Academy and wa, admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKJY BY
EDGAR sNOWDkN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING. APRIL 30, 1858.

Dr.. Simon Bernard, late of the French ma
w, has been put on trial before special
commission in London, charged with being
an accessory before the fact to the attempt of
Orsini aud others to assassinste his Majesty
the Emperor Of the French. 10 his charge
to tie Grand Jury Justice Campbell held
that if Bernard was pIivy to the plot,
Orsini, Pierri, Gomez and dc Rudio, in throw
ing the grenades as thay did must be cOusid-
cred as having acted in conformity with his
plans and Instructions and be was answera-
BILE as accessory for the consequences. The
Grand Jury found four true bills two Of
which charged the prisoner as a principal
With the murder Of persons named Nicholas
BATH and Eugene Rigueur. The other
charged him with being an accessory before
the fact to the commission Of the same muir
ders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29
yam, ADA ms & CO"

BRYA An, ADA N y CO" -
u ESPECTFULLY call the a''enH''
IL buyers to the following articles, VIZ
they offer on accomm oda'ing terms
Brown and Beached COttoGs
Plaid COttons; Striped Osnaburgs
CaIcoes; GinghsmS; DeBigss
AlPaccas; Lawns; Mouoe!alnes
Pant Stufs VestIGgs; Clo,h', &c "'.- .
pood uSgorrrpput nj S.ryau''S ,yp4r az .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-29

SCHO0L NOTICE. There will be Select
- SCHOOL FOR BOYS opened in the Room,
on the Corner Of King aud Columbus streets, on
Monday, the 81 OF May. Terms made known
on application to the Principal!
ap z9-3t' o. T. MASON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
ENGINEERS OFFICE OF THE ]
N, U Al nHID DILL On Z Ii I

COpLNIION IfD cHfc hIfbHNfbi
CovIsGToS, Allegheny Co, Va, 9TH July, Ieo-. }
SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed 10 the undersigned
- and endorsed Proposals" will be received nj this
office from Monday, the 18th instant, until II o'clock, NJ,
of Wednesday, the 9th of August next, for the grading
and masonry of about ten miles Vi the CovinstOn and
Ohio Railroad, in detached sections, lying between Gov.
iugton and the White sulphur springs In Greehbrier
county, twenty one milcs west OF Coving,on.
Therenre upon The portions oil the me to Oe rtIOur nun
nels, whose aggregate length will be about f,'Vu ieet and
seven bridges, In whose piers and abutments there will
be exceeding 80 900 cubic yards of musoDry. The super
structure of these bridges will not now be let.
The specifications and plans OF the Work ana the form
of contract, which states fully the terms and conditions
upon which 1t is 10 be- let, may DE- had ana seeh III lais
office on and after the Goth instant.
The proposals received will be opened for examination
and comparison ON the 9th of August. The results oil
such examination and comparison, will be reported tothe
Board of Public Works Oi Virginia, III It's CHARACTER hs
the Covinrton and Ohio Railroad Company, ri heif
meeting In Richmond, on the 18th OF AUGUST next.
The allutments of the work 10y the Board, rs soon as
made will be communicated to the parties interested
Proposals will not, knowingly, be considered from any
who have not personally examined the sections ana por'
lions of the line and work to be let and the specihcauons
and plans thereof, nor from any who are not prepared 10
give their personal attention to such WORK rs may DC Ri
loted to and undertaken by them. III
The right is reserved to accept such proposals as WIZ
best secure the faithful construction nnd cenpleuon OF
the work according 10 contract, and ~ REJECT any CT all
that are not satisfactory.
No transfer OF the allotment OF amy secuon VI u
will be allowed.
Persons proposing for work, wh" may pc unhho"n u
the undersigned, are expected TO present sa'isisctaIS re-
references BY order OF the Board OF Public Works:
July 7-ctd CHARLES r. FISH, CHIEF Engr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-07-09
NOTICE. IN

~ ARLAN LILLY and Patsey his wife; the said var
u land Lilley as one of the executors OF I'd. foihusN'
ter. decd. and as administrator dc bon's non, with inc
will annexed of Thomas Poindexter, decd; Charles ".
Dickinson and Sally Ann his wife, Charles II; DICKINSON
and Lucy J his wife, Thomas 8. Shepherd and martina :.
R Perkins, Thomas P. Perkins, Robert c. PERKINS. geo;
w. Hackeit and Kitty A. his wife, Bickerton winston anu
Sally K. his wife, and John 5. Kent and Ann a.: MS
wife, A'"''"
Against ,
William J. Winston, ms one Of the executors oil Edward
Poiudexter, decd. the said William J. Winston In as own
right and Mary ?. his wife; Lucy lIsckett, Colin J. HACK
EFT, Henrietta Hackett and Mary Hackett; george w
Hsckett, administrator, with the will annexed OF "m'
R. Hackett. decd: X. b. Thompson and Eliza ms wne'
and the said r. B. Thompson, personal representa- e Va
Thomas Poindexter. decd; William Poindextrr, inomas
Poindexter, James Peindexter, Sally X. PoindeXter, Mai,
rsret Poindexter, Matilda Poindexter, the widow ana
tvcs OF james Poindexter, deed; James j.. PoindcNter'
Eliza Poindextcr, William Poindexter, Sally PolnneXter'
Henry Puindcxter, Charles Poindcxter, Corneiia rom
dexter aud Thomas Y. Lilly, Detcndants.
By decree made by the Circuit Court of Louisa Conn'
~, on the 22d OF September last, in a suit OF the above
name and style, therein depending, il wss, among otnet
things, ordered that. after publication of notice in one oil
week for four successive weeks, (Which should be cquiVa'
len, to personal service of such notice upon the paruesl'
one of the Commissioners o. said Court should take an
account showing how the nett proceeds of the sale OIL tue
slaves in the bill mentioned are To BIO Distributed.
The aforesaid ~partles-plaintifs and detendahE-ac
bereby notified, that | have fixed upon my Office, at Louies
Courthouse, as the place, and the fifth day OF August neAi
a, the time, for performing the above duty required -"
Given under my hand, a. Commissioner Of the said
| Court. this 18th day OF June, 1855.
| July 2-cw<w HENRY w. muHRAi' oomi'