Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
BY LAST NIGHTS MAILS.

THESANJUAN DlrrICULTY.-The following
is reported in Washington to be memoran-
dunn of the proposition Of Gen Scott, and the
renlv OF Gov. Douglas, at the recent confer
ance in regard to the San Juan Affair
The proposition submitted by tien. Scott
was as follows:
Without prejudice to the claim Of either
nation to the sovereignty OF the entire Island
Of san Juan, now in dispute, 1t IS proposed
that each shall occupy separate portion ot
the same by detachment Of infantry, rllie-
men, or marines. not exceeding one hundred
men. with their appropriate arms, only Tor
the equal protection OF their respective c"un
trymen on said island, in their persons and
property. and to repel any descent on the
parr Of hostile Indians
Gen. Scott added in his note that any ad-
dition or modification suggested by doy.
Douglas would meet with respectful consl-
deratlon.
Lieutenant Colonel Law returned with the
following reply
"Memnrandum. Ills Exce,lency Cover
nor Douglas authorizes me to say, having
vet had no time to consider the proposition
offered by Lieutenant-General Scott, nor TO
consult with his official advisers here, he Is
nj a glance satisfied that no obstacle exists to
completely amicable and satisfactory ad-
iustment continuing throughout the period Of
diplomatic discussion respecting the title ot
the Island Of Sau Juan either upon the plan
suggested bv Cen Scott, or some other that
NAV be mutually agreed to after advise
ment."
A COPY of this memorandum was retained
by Gov. Douglas, after being read and APP
proved by hun, and sigued BY Lieutenant
Colonel Lay.
Tug BODY or BRowN-The body OF John
Brown reached New York on Saturday
last. Upon opening the coffin, which was
the same box that the deceased rode upon to
his execution he was found just as he had
been lowered from the gallows. The body
remained in the same state during Saturday
night and Sunday morning. The clothing
which he had on was removed. and the body
placed on ice During the afternoon 1t was
found to be sufficiently frozen to admit OF
being placed in the coffin for burial. He WAS
laid out i'm u neat white shruud, with pleated
trimmings. and white cravat. The ccfhn
was Of solid rosewood, but bore no plate
Quite a number called 10 see the body, but
only few of his most intimate friends
were admitted Ii was taken yesterday
morning by Hudson River Railroad train 10
North Elba. Mrs. Brown hasnot seen the
body OF her husband since the execution.-
She will accompany the corpse t. North
Elba
FRoM lIAvANA.-We have advces from
Havana to the 3Oth ult, but they contain no
general news of interest. The sugar market
WAS firm.
The new Captain-General Of Cuba found
on his arrival ON the island, the sum OF one
hundred thuasand dollars standing 10 his
credit in the bank where it was placed by
the uncle Of his vile in his capacity OF agent
of her sugar estates The military aud poll-
teal departments OF the city government OF
Havana nave been separated.
Mrs. Doanc, wife of the late Bishop Doane,
died in Florence on November 10th, at the
residence OF her son, Mr. Edward y. Per
kins, aged upwards Of 20 years. Ii appears
that her mind never recovered from the shock
it received during the memorable sack at
Pcrugia, in which she and her party narrow
" escaped death; she had been quite an I'M
beetle for months previous to her death.
On the Both ult.. a large and enthusiastic
meeting of the citizens of st. Louis was held
in that city. to select Delegates to the Nation
al Opposition Convention, intended 10 be held
ut Jefferson City on the 2Sth instant. The
meeting endorsed Mr.. James Rollins NJ the
national Opposition candidate for Governor.
LEcrrRIvG.- lIenry Clay Pate is now in
New York about to lecture on John Brown
and the Battle of Black Jack" Lola Mon
tez has given notice OF a lecture III the same
city ON John Bull at Home"
Snow Is MAINE-At Brownvile, about
forty miles north of Bangor, or the I'D ut.,
the snow was fourteen inches deep.