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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24
TeIrgrspnic Dispatches.

WHEELING, Feb. 22-Tne weather coE-
tinut- I'D mere, but the snow Is nearly gone.
The Olio river ls still gorged with ice between
SteubenSilie and Plttsburg, and also Az
miles below here al Sardis. The water In
the river is tu four feet In depth, but the
freight for the Vest has all been sent onwari.
Reports from Cincinnati ami LO IlsvIl'e to-
day represent an open river, With b or teei
OF water there. TIE agents OF the Baltimore
and ONO Il ulroad are transferring some ~
or 50 car loads OF goods per day between
the Central Ono and their road.
BosToS, Feb. 22-A reucounter occurred
at Parker's Hotel here yesterday, the facts
stated being as follows: A Mr. Id Mer-
rilt, Of thls city, made a ~yiolrnt assault upon
Mr.. f. Birge, Of New York, the former
splitting in the %iatter's face, e.. Mr.. B,rge,
after repairing - his room, again made nj
appearance, and called Mr.. Merrill to ac-
count Tor the insult. \ collision immediately
took place, during winch NJ. Blrge di
charged a pistol at NJ. Merrill, but without
effect. They were separated, and both arc
now under arrest.
PHILADELPHIA, FeG. 22-Mrs. kirkpatrick
has ueen held TO bail ou testimony which
strongly implicltes her in the late attempted
poisoning OF her brother-in-law's family. A
servant grl VINO was examined recognized
the plate on which a poisoned pie was sent,
and states that the prisoner broke up two
similar plates alter the first hearing OF the
charge against Robert P. kirkpatrick.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Davis is
still c]ortined to the house By serious Illness.
Ills symptoms nave improved q little this
lnoru!ng.
Senatjr Seward Is amyng those who are
expected to speak at 80 early day On the Kan
s.s question: in the Unlted States Senate,
which it is supposed Will be taken up on We'd
needuy aad Thursday.
BosroN, Feb. %. The anniversary of
Wasuing,on'a birth was duly observed here
today. 1t being made "a legal holiday by
act Ui the Legislature, the banks and city
Offices we're closed, and there was a geuer i
suspension Of business. Several military
companies were out on parade during the
day.
PHILADELPHIA, FeL. - Notwithstanding
the siu-h Condition VI Cur streets from the
recent snow storm, several OF our military
companies paruded in celebration Uf the an.
niyersary OF Westinghouse birthday. E.ags
were displayed from tie shipping and
various public buildings, Impartlng quite a
testal appearance to the city.
New YORK. Feb. 22-Dases from Kingston,
Jam TO tue 2d instant, have been received
here. The brig Ocean Belle, Of B%.lnmore,
had been driven against the rocks III n gale,
lost her spars and WAS leaking 400 strokes
per hour. She had put IN for repairs.
New YORK, Feb. 22.-The weekly state
mebt Of our ci:y banks shows a decrease OF
SIC, 900 in loan, Sd 900 il circulation, and
an increase OF 81 10000 10 specie; Sl,j44,-
900 IN nominal deposits, and Sl,5Io,UOO IN
undrawn deposits.
LOUISVILLE. Ky, Feb. 22.-At NV Provi-
deuce, Teuu., Friday night, JOS. II. IL iris,
tobacconist, was murdered by oIe Of his
negroes. Subs queutIy a mob took the negro
and hunG him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The Richmond Enquirer asks, "if advocacy
of the Lecomptou Constitution is to be made
the tombstone oH Democracy now, We would
like to be informed what is to be the nest
psrty test;' and it says-"we will not join 10
maledictions against those Democrats, who
dissent from our own and the views of The
Administration Oh this question. We believe
them to be sctuated by the prompt'ngs Of
patriotism. And the day may not be distant
when their services will lie needed both by
the President and the country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24
The License system and the

The License system and the Merchants.
Ii there is any remarkable instance TO be
found anywhere, of the sanction which use
and habit lend to pubic acts, otherwise en-
tireiy lndetensiblc, il may be found 10 the
system Of taxation In this State, in relation
70 merchants.
An epi,yme OF this system would read
thus: -"E,ery citizen Of this State, except
merchants. shall pay into the common reyeG-
ne, tor the common protection aud beneht,
-uch a per Ceutuge upon Bis real estate, cap
Ital aud other property, (tOrty cents npOn
every hundred dollars OF value, 1t Is now -
But the merchant shall first pay n bonus for
the privilege Of pursuing his calling at ALL
And. 10 add ItlOn, he shall pay on his capital
a much larger per centage than tue above -
Yet IL shall not be apparent. To others, how
ever PLAIN 1t may be to him, that he contrib
utes so large u proportion or dlsproportlon 10
the general fund. The amount Of his sales
aud not nIs capital. shall be the test By which
hlst,x hal be measured. And, whether b 8
means be large or small, whether his profits
Or Losses be greater or less, upon q certain
amonnt OF sales, he shall pay a fixed SUN.
and A. be increases Iii, business, shall meet
with increased taxation. from the parental
arm OF the State, thrown on him Tor his
shield and protection"
litIIs system were u new thing, it would
be startling. If, Instead of tue word ''mer-
chant" the word farmer" or 'manufactu-
rer" were inserted, it would create such 40
uproar among the constituent body as would
lead to t. speedy expunging vi the statute.
- RichmOnd IFhig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

1t is reported in Augusta, hat the agent
of two Of the South Carolina banks, at Mem
phis. Tennessee, has disappeared, leaving
$50. 900 of cash unaccounted for, and S2OO,-
900 in bills Of exchange Of very doubtful
character taken for their accCunt-every part
of which, that has fallen due, has been pro-
tasted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

A sea serpent has been seen OF St. Helena
So say the officers and crew Of the ship Gas
titan. The serpent was seen on the 18th OF
D,eember last, as Enthusiastically detailed
nv them in q communication to the British
Hoard of Trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The telegrapbic intelligence from the the
strs Of the principal operations OF our army
that il, Kansas and Utah--d1es not Ell
courage the belief that the United States
troops can be withdrawn from the former,
or that it will he unnecessary to send REIN
forcements to the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

1t is now suddenly discovered that uen.
Calhoun of Kansas is entirely unreliable ard
that MIR. Bancroft is an entire failure! But
a little while ago, they both were allowed TO
hold the highest seats in the Democratic
,hnrch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The proceedings OF Congress ought now to
receive a fresh impetus. Nearly three
months of a session which was, according to
general assent, to be q model one IN regard
to its brevity. have past of without the ac'
complisbmeot OF any important public busl-
ress. except the passage Of the Treasury
mite hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The news tina. the difficulties between
Spain and Mexico, have been adjusted. will
be highly satisfactory to the different lac
.ions in the latter country, as 1t will give
them a fair chance to fight it out among
themselves, without outside interference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The Memphis Bulletin says the story o. q
fearful instruction near Fayetteville Az
kansas, has not the slightest foundation
in fact, being a sheer fabrication from be-
ginning TO end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

A fire on the 22i, in the premises OF the
Law Library, Chambers street. New York.
DESTROYED the marble bust of Chancellor
Kept, the portraits of Chief Justice Spencer
and Thomas Adds Emmett, aud about $500
worth of books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The Baltimore Exchange, edited by c. G.
Kerr and Th. w. Hall, jr.. isl neat and we'll
arranged sheet, giving promise of ability and
..~cl,aoo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

Capt. Jackson, of the ship Kate Hooper.
died at sea. This was the vessel on board CT
which the Coolie mutiny occurred. There
were but FIVE of the Coolies killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

We observe by a card in the St. Louis pa
pers. headed, "Organizi tion Of the Free De-.
mocracy," that the Democratic party of that
city is being shivered into atoms. A large
number Of citizens of the several wards, for.
merly Democrats, assembled 10 primary meet
in,s on the 18th inst aud elected delegates
to attend a general convention on the 2Oth,
preliminary to forming a new party antago-
pistic to the Administration, to be called the
Free Democracy" The advocates of this
measure 20 10 for what they term Gree la
bor," and are opp osed to the admission of
Kansas as a State under the Lecom pton
constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The question Of le'ying a tax on dogs 10
New York, appear. to be attracting cons'de-
rsble attention. 1t is estimated that there
are half a million dogs in that State which
are maintained at an expense OF i've miliions
Of dollarsi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The City Of Richmond was brilliantly hlu'
mioated on the night Of the 22d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

A great Democratic Mass Meeting. at Co.
lumbus, Ohio, has endorsed Senator Douglas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

Miss Hosmer's statue Of Beatrice Cenoi Ii
sbortly TO be exhibited in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24
The Difficulties i'm Washington.

The quarrel which excites the greatest fee'-
ing is that between Hon. James B. Clay OF
Kentucky, and Gen. Cullom, of Tennessee,
Clerk of the House, during the last session.
Various version. are given Of the collision be-
tween the two. 1t is certain that the quar-
rel occurred in the bar room Of Browns H.
tel--Cullum asking Clay 10 drIrk with him,
which request sas declined, Afterwards sharp
words. then a blow.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 22-All the efforts to
reconcile the dlfi ulty between Messrs. Clay
AMI Cuilom have proved abOrtve. They
iett Washington this afternoon at 5 o'clock,
accom- panied by their respective friends for,
IL is SAID. a place about 80 miles distant, and
the probability is they VIII tight tomorrow
morning. Much excitement exists through
uut the city regarding the affair.
Lieutenauts Bell and Williams have not a,
reported, reconclled their difficulties, and IN
this cas-" a duel Is also peuIing
The War Department, 1t is stated has put
u stop to the difficulties between General Iiar-
new aud Col. Sumner, ar least as far as to
prevent a Il meeting. Sumner has gone North
and Harvey S,utb to chmond.
Commander Boutwell,, of the Navy, has
replied to the handoiIls Of Lieutenant Rhind,
posting him a. a coward, by a note 10 which
he says:-'When | an disposed to violate
the laws Of my couotry by accepting a chal-
Ienge to fight a duel, the invitation to do so
must not come from a man VINO has been dis
missed from the Navy by two Courts, and by
! third convicted # Tying"
WARRINGTON, Feb. %, p. M--This az
terroJu Mr.. Rhlnd and his friend, Capt. Cor
RE If South Carolina. were held IN security
to the amount OF ) 800 each Tor their ap.
pearance at the Criminal Court Tor chsllcn-
ging and posting Commander Boutwell,, at
whose Instance the arrest was made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24
Dispatches dated Bombay, January 9Th

Dispatches dated Bombay, January 9th
have been received at the Navy Department
from Commander r. L.. Page, of the United
States ship Germantown, in which be an
nour ces his arrival at that place FIVE days
previously, after a voyage of ffty.si1 days,
from Cape Of Good Hope. The Germantown
had been abou, l40 days at sea, out Of l57
from the United St,tes. DR.. Edward Ely,
United States Consul at Bombay, had paid an
official visit to the vessel, and informed Com
nader Page that our commercial affairs IN
that quarter were in a most happy condition.
He expressed himself mu b gratifed at the
visit Of q national vessel TO Bombay, after an
interval Of fifteen years. and stated that our
trade there WAS very large. fifteen American
vessel, being then engaged in loading aud
discharglDg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

COAPS.- Just received a ltrge supply Of
- Soaps, consisting III part as follows: Honey,
Yankee, Surfowrr, Brown Windsor, Poncine,
Fanny E~IIsler, Taylor's Crystalline Balls,
Tuompsons celebrated Washing Compound,
Sand Balls. &c. Also. Jules Haurls ErasIve
Soap. tor removing grease and stains from cloth,
carpets, &c. Jules Haueis super. essential Wal
nut Oi, Military Shaving soap superior TO all
Others. tor snayIng ami tor sale at
ieb u {. &. BERRN'S. No y, King Il.
IRLun Rlhrr krnuhlIcan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24
IL

WEDNESDAY NJ ,RNlNG FEBRUARY "a, 1883.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-24

The erect Delnp ue'eh'eheu W III H"S'
banners, and uniforms. ,
James Barron Hope, esq. thsn delivered
the concluding ode, which was Il patriotic
and highly-inished com p%osltion. AT It's
close. the statue was unveiled, ard saluted
by the military and the cheers OF the assem-
biage, the artillery pealing forth a national
salute. .,
The troops then wheeled into column, and
Maid a ma ching salute to the statue OF the
FIRST President aud The first Lieut.. General
George W ashington." They were afterwards
reviewed by Lieutenant General Scott, alter
ded by a brilliant staff.
The CLOSING FESTIVITIES "A State ban
auet vas provided at the new custom-house
for the governor, the legislature, the State
quests, and other distinguished individuals.
The Knights Templars jined at Corinthlan
Hall. where the brethren OF the mystic tie
had Refreshments provided throughout the
dsy. The military were well cared Tor aud
the citizens exercised a prodlgal hospitality
At eight o'clock q grand illumination was
generally commenced ard kept no until ten,
with blazing boDfres at various points
There has been no illumination IN Richmond,
aimee that in 1880. on the occasion OF the
"tbree.days' revolution" Some OF the trans
psrencies we're admirably executed.
DISTINGUISHED GUEsrs.-Among the many
distinguished persons present we're Gosernors
Floyd and Brown. Of the cabinet; Gov: ilol-
lev of Connecticut; Gov. Howell, OF Ne"
Jersey; Lieut.. General Scott, Brlgadier Ten
erals Harvey and Smith, Col. faun'leroy'
Ii, Col. Law, Major SeIden, Captains Ma
.,,ao- Van VIiet. and Hill, with other Off.
GERS Of the United States army; Edward ESr
erets, of Massachusetts, VIM. L. fancy Of
Alabama; w. C. Rives, John A: Washing
ton. and G. l.. w. Washington, Mrs. Cra"-
ford 1.-THE widow Of the scuiptor) was also IN
R,,nno nd, as a guest OF the State accom-
nanisd by her two eldest daughters Union.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-27
our Consul at Havana and the Slave
Trade.

By Cuban letters TO the New Orleans pa
pers, we have the details of the detention Of
an American vessel in the port of Havana, by
the acting United States Consul General, on
suspicion of her being intended for the slave
trade. The case is that of the bark 4frdennes.
of Philadelphia. which was loaded at Havana
for voyage 10 the coast of Africa. The act
ing Consul refused TO deliver mp her papers,
and sent for the U. S. Steamer, Dispatch, to
take the Ardennes into custody. The Com
mander of the Dispatch refused 20 interfere
with the Ardennes-thc Captain Of which
was ready to believer her up under protest,
ard asserting that he had legal cargo for n
legal voyage. The Consul, Mr. Thos. Savage
pretends that he has instructions from the
government of the United States, not to per-
NIT any vessel belonging TO the United States
TO clear from Havana on q legal voyage TO
the Coast of Africa. And though he has no
power to sCze the vessel he witholds the re-
gister and other documents, which it is alleg-
ed he obtained clandestively and retains, and
without which the vessel caunot lagally leave
the port or should she do so, she would be
without the proper papers for her protection
at sea. When the steamer Dispatch entered
the port of Havana. her commander was ad-
dressed by sundry Captains of vessels belong
ing to the United States, strongly censuring
the cOusse Of the Consul in the case of the
Ardennes, as well as other cases. They say
that Mr.. Savage has become or institute, d him
self, BLOCKADE master' for the coast of Afri-
ca; he has given to his own suspicious the
weight and influence of positive testimony !;
his acts have become special tyranny against
the honest industry of the ocean, and can no
longer be tolerated. These are grave charges
and, if true, show a most unwarrantable and
high-handed exercise of authority on the part
of the acting Consul.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-27

out boldly in The clear moonlight. In front
we perceive, at the extremity of the dense
groves OF the Tuileries. the principal pavil-
lion OF the palace. To the right rises the
grand front Of la Madeleine. To the left
across the bridge which here spans the Seine,
we have the monumental portico of the Leg
islative Assembly. Around us a row of mas
sive Easements, which serve as dwellings for
the keepers and gardeners, support the col
lossal statues of the eight principal towns of
France. AT the entrance to the Champs
Elysees are The groupes known as the horses
Of Marley, and the entrance to the Tuileries
Gardens is adorned with two figures mounted
on horseback. The whole is iutermingled
with columns, ornamental with gliding, which
support gas lamps. The surface of the Place,
divided 80 as to allow the free circulation of
vehicles, and at the same time to permit the
SAFE passage of persons on foot-is in itself
sort of decoration.
This Ptace whercon we are now standing,
has been the scene of many of the most STIR
ring events of French History. In the centre
Of II, where, during the Reign of Terror. the
EulllotlIc "as erected almost IN perInanence
where the excited populace, exasperated by
persecution. came in crowds daily to see the
victims of the gloomy Instrument of DEATH
nowadays children run and leap with the
listlessness which is characteristic of their
age. This place is at the present day the
principal theatre of all TIE national fetes.-
How numerous and how varied have been the
scenes witnessed there during the last half
century. We fingered near this famous spot
until it was quite late. and then retraced our
footsteps towards the Hotel.
The last thing remember of my old friend
Bailey, he was attempting confab with the
femme du chGnaJre at the foot of the chairs be-
fore attempting the ascent. She could not
understand word he said, but the old gen.
tleman still persists that well pronounced
Irish is perfectly Ineligible in Paris. He
Obstinately refuses to believe the contrary.
As he assembled the steps be muttered a prayer
that he might be spared till the morrow, and
he would take leave of ''sich a hathenish
country where there was nothing at all but
throubIe and vexation."
Tomorrow l go for ride on horseback
through the Bots de Boulogne and Sunday
have set apart as the most suitable day to
pay visit to Versailles.
Paris, Oct. 1858. SPEER KEN
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-27

e,- The letter of Judge wALkrn, which

S- The letter of Judge WALKER, which
we print in another column Of this paper
will exonerate him from any and all odium
which may have attached 10 the nse of his
name in the late election of aJudge of the
Supreme Court. His disavowal of all knowl.
edge of or participation in any effort that
was made to defeat Judge WRIGHT by the
secret use of his name, acquits him of all re-
sponsibility and all censure. On the other
hand, if from personal or political reasons,
the people or any portion CT them, saw proper
to vote for Judge WALKER in preference to
Judge WH6HT, we are not aware of any
principle of justice that would forbid them to
do it, But since there has been great deal
said in certain quarters about the use Of
Judge WALKERS name in the manner and in
the connection it was; and since the circum-
stance, unexplained. was calculated to injure
his reputation, we cheerfully give publicity
tc his disclaimer.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-27
Important Public Sale Of
r E AL E S T A T E .

On tuesday, end day of November
rTNHE Columbus Life and General Insurance Com
l. pany, Of Columbus Miss, Will Gffcr sale al
public cutlery, on credit Of six, twelve and eighteen
mOHths To the highest bidder, certain parcel
of land situated n the county of davidson state Of
Tennessee, about mile of the city of Nashville,
being that portca Of said tract of land owned 10y said
pany, which Ii. Z. Bostick, Esq. resides,
the middle Of Watkins Avenue, boundary line, begin
ming at the middle point of intersection OF Watkins
Avenue and Bost.cks Avenue, as laid down in the
plan of . BOStick'S Addition to Nashville. - running
thence westward along the middle Of Watkins Ave
nue., to the dividing line between Jesse Thomas and
said Hardin p Bostck, thence along said line, in a
southern direction, 10 the middle of the Charlotte
Turnpike, in an eastern direction, Ia point opposite
the middle Of the Bostck Avenue. thence along the
middle of Bo>tick Avenue the beginning, contain
ing Is acres of ground OF Whereabouts.
Upon the above described premises is situated the
very desirable dwelling house and other improve
meuts known as the residence of Maj. Hardin p. B0s
tick fun description Of which cannot be given in
the property is but justice to say that is consider
ed second of the many beautiful and va
liable private residences in the envTons Of Nash
vile.
The property will be sold tract be divided
into such lots shall secure satisfaction 10 all
cerned
No es with approved security will be required from
the purchaser or purchasers, payable the Bank Of
Tennessee in Nashville and which notes must be fur
Their secured by lien upon the property.
The title is perfect, but any information respecting
this may be obtained by reference 10 Gov. Neill )
Brown.
Maj. stick who is in possession Of the premises
will cheerfuv give any information that may be need
ed To- their merits, Sc.
The sale will take place the premises between
the hours Of IL and O'Clock.
Oct 9-td. JAMES WHITFIELD,
Pres Ion
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-27
T. WALKER,

Ee- The Richmond South counsels the De-
mocracy of Baltimore to 'organize their forces
and. if necessary. vindicate their rights by an
effort of physical exertion." They have al
ready tried this course till they can scarcely
rally "A corporals guard, and II they desire to
better their condition, they had better de-
mean themselves as peaceful citizens here
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-27

ns- The ". y Times In an article on the
tender of the Austrian IN ssion TO j. CLANCY
JONES, says the moral Of the appointment i;
"Betray and defy your constituents, and you
shall find your consolation ia fat contract at
home, or In a splendid dIshoaor abroad"