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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
A Grand Hoax.

Yesterday the Eastern section of our city
was thrown into high state of excitement,
in consequence of report having been circu-
lated. that the Whale which Captain Can
non stated that he had seen few days since
in the Chesapeake Bay. and which fact we
duly chronicied in the local columns of the
Patriot. had made its appearance at the lower
end Of Canton, and that every preparation
was making for its capture. 1t was also
stated that several boats we'll manned, were
going to start ont in order to capture his
whaleship. Co carry out the hoax it was
rumored that four l. FOUNDERS we'll charged
had been placed on the bark OF the river at
Fort McIlenry, in order that when seen again
he would receive warm reception. 80
great was the excitement that hundreds flock
ed to the spot to see the sport. and were
greatly disappointed in not seeing the mat
ter consumated. We think that this hoax
surpasses any one that we have heard of for
some time, and that the originator deserves
a rusty cent and one horse-cake.-Bdh. Pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
The Usury Law If Maryland.

The Maryland Court of Appeals have 70.
Gently made an important decision III relation
TO the usury laws of that State. In the cas-"
of Dill vs.. EllicOtt, the |. :. District Court
for Maryland. decided, that If the usury wa'
proved, the whole debt WAS forfeited. IN q
similar case. that of Banded vs.. Isaac, judy.
Marshall, Of the Court of Common Pleas.
made q contrary decision, he holding thai
usury only worked forfeiture Of the amount
of interest usuriously charged. On this IA
appeal was taken. and the Court OF Appeals
sustains Judge Marshall on these grouud-
|. We hold that the 10Th section of the 81
article of the constitution does not, Of rs,t
make void in whole II contract demaudmg
or exacting more than sixPer cent. ltm"rc-
" fixes the legal rate of interest.
>. That it is for the Legislature. hy for.
FIXTURES and penalties, to make the contract
void. either in whole or in part, A. To it may
seem best, and, by penalties, punish til" par.
ty or parties making such contract.
3. That until the Legislature shall, Gig
lar" provide the necessary iortetures aud
penalties. the act of ISIS. ch 3j2, remain,
in force.
We hold the act Of lsij. with the cxcor.
ton of it's 9TH and eth sections, to be moth
ing more than All act relating to the ycmpy
that is 20 say. it prrscrIbes the mo'i' IN
which the party seeking to avoid any part I
a contract, on the ground Of usury. shall
bring such defence to the notice of the court.
Until he does bring such defence t. The u
tice Of the court, III legal contemplation. It
has no existence. II. however. it should b"
deemed expedient to adopt any other mode,
it il for the Legislature tn provide it.
From these it follows that the judgment Of
the Court Of Common Pleas must be affirm
ed, until the Legislature shall otherwise or
der. an action may be maintained on con
tract on which was demanded or taken more
than six per cent. interest; and if the dctrn-
dant desires 70 rid himself of liability for
the excess beyond the six per cent. he must
specially plead and set out what is actually
and fairly due on the contract; unless be
does SO, he will be responsible to the extent
Of the face of the contract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
RayiYal of Trade in St. Louis.

The st. Louis Republican says-"On
Main street We never saw better signs of n
large, healthy trade, and on inquiry we
learned that the outward signs did not de-
ceive us. From one end of the street to the
other, so far as the wholesale houses extend
there were piles upon piles Of boxes of dry
goods, boots and shoes, ready -made clothing,
saddlery, hardware, drugs and paints, hats
and hatters trimmings. and generally every
description of goods with which the stores
on that street are SO we'll filled. They were
marked for Fort Smith, and other towns in Ar
kansas, for Kansas and Nebraska territories,
for Iowa and Illinois, and large amounts for
Missouri. The sales Of this week. i'll the
dry goods line, will, it is very probable, be
as heavy as those of any week of the present
season, though it is 70 be observed that the
roads in this and other States and the terrific
ries. have been rendered almost impassable by
the heavy rains which have fallen for many
weeks past But the stocks Of country deal
ers have been greatly reduced in the past
year, and they have been almost forced into
the market thus early in the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

ColrMBrS, March 2j.-The Railroad Con-
vention remained in session last night until
very late hour. The vote providing for a
convention at Dayton next week to fix the
rates of freight was reconsldered, and com
mittee appointed to ascertain the difference
between the rates by rail and water and all
rail. On motion of Mr.. Garrett, resolutions
were adopted allowing each through line be
tween competing points to charge 81 less per
passenger between New York and western
points, ON those trains whose schedule time
shall not be less than sc hours between New
York and Cincinnati. A good feeling pre-
walls in the convention. but very little has
been accomplished beyond the adoption of the
timetable, rs telegraphed last night.
The convention adjourned late last night,
after adopting the timetable and freight sche
dule, being a very slight reduction from for
mer rates.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-Gen. Iierran is
still here, awaiting the action of our govern
ment on certain sections of the treaty with
New Grenada, negotiated i'll 1916, relative
to the imposition Of tonnage and other taxes.
and by which American citizens are placed
ON an equality with those of that republic.
The amendment to the Cass-llerran treaty,
which went out by the last steamer, is ex-
pected to reach Bogota before the adjourn
ment of the New Granadian Congress.
MIR. Sickles denies that be has employed
an experienced corps of photographers to re-
port his trial for publication in pamphlet
form.
Private letters from a distinguished source
in Paris, state that Monsieur Leiapeur, the
French ex-minister of Mexico, will go to Nj
caragua nominally in the interest Of the Bel
" Canal Company. but really as the agent OF
Napoleon, with reference to the securing to
French citizens the right to employ Asiatic
and African apprentices in mining and ag-
ricultural enterprises
DETROIT. March 24.-,)ohn W. Farmer.
resident of this city for the past forty years,
and extensively known as the compiler Of
several valuable maps of Michigan and Wis.
consin, threw himself from the fourth story of
the ST. Mary's Hospital to-day, in fit of in
SANITY causing instant death.
Bosrox, March 24-The bill for the pur-
chase ofthe Hancock House has been passed
bv the House in an amended form. 1t is not
to be used as the executive mansion.
BALTIMORE. Mar 25.-The second branch
of the City Councils this evening passed the
Traverse Railroad bill, making the fare FIVE
cents, with capitation tax of one cent, for a
fund 10 provide park. The only amend
ment made was limiting the extent Of the
park to forty instead of 200 acres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
The Prince William Co. Democratic Meet.

On the first Monday in March. the e r..,.
Court adjourned at an early hour in rha.,.
ming 10 allow the Democratic party r.i.u o..
hold public meeting and also To afford .
the candidates for Congress in thi, d.,.r
all Of whom were present. an opormui.y =,
address the people There Wa. lar .
semblage in the Court House.
\ motion was made that G.. F. Carr..
should take the Chair, and W. K. MUIR. r..
appointed Secretary of the meeting.
Before the meeting had time To proceed =.
business. the friends Of Gov. Smith whov,-.
opposed to holding Convention, b. lai,.
present. bawled out, at the top Of .f.-
voices, Smith, Smith, Smith" Gov. >m.,t
came upon the stand to respond. bu. va.
repealed by spontaneous burst of inli,,,.
ton. Several gentlemen requested him D.
to Interfere with the proceedings ofthc moo.
ing. and he gave way.
The call was vociferously renewed arl
continued amidst great confusion, until Gg
Smith left the Court house. The uma..
of Bedlam were out. Discord ruled ,ia
hour.
After a stormy debate the question W.,
taken on the proprletI Oh HoldlhE '"Hy,#-
ton to nominate a candidate for Cougrc,,
in this District, and decided in the NEGATIVE
So great was the noise and tumult in th.
meeting at the time the vote was taken. tia.
many doubted whether the decision If th.
Chairman was correct upon tie vote, tie
ayes and noes appearing TO be 50 near,
equal; and a count was called for. but it va,
stifed by the loud clamor OF the opp.ucu,,
Of Convention.
\ friend Of Gov. Smiths then offered 4.
resolution approving of his representative
course, and adopting him as the Democrat,
candidate of the county.
The adoption Of the resolution was oppo,"i
upon tie ground that notice had not been
given that such a measure would be prop
sed to this meeting: its passage would not h"
obligatory upon those who were absent am
such being present rs protested against ID"
action of the meeting. 1t was passed. how.
ever. under protest-a number Of the Demo
cratic party declaring they would not be-
bound by it.-Prince William Demorrot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
Hogs and Locusts,

We regret to learn that several farmers in
the neighborhoo1 of Mt. Clinton, in this coun-
~, have lost, within a few days, number of
hogs. Messr.. John Berry SEN, Joseph
Swank, and James Flick are among the suf-
terers Mr.. Flick informs w that be is sat
isfied the fatality was caused BY the hogs
eating locusts. He says he saved number
that were very sick, by giving them sweet
milk to drink. 1t would be we'll for our far
mers to keep their hogs in the fields at least
until the locusts are all out of the ground
We understand that they are already near the
surface. and in a very few weeks at most,
they will make their appearance. - Rocking
ham Rr1istcr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
Excitement at Holly Springs.

We are informed, that Il merchant of Bos-
ton obtained u requi,ition. from the cover
nor of Massachusetts on the Governor Of
Mississippi, for the body of merchant at
Holly Springs who was charged with obtain
ing goods under false pretenccs from the
Boston merchant The proper writ was
granted by the Governor Of Mississippi to an
agent of the Boston merchant. Armed with
this writ, the agent proceeded To Holly
Springs last week I" make the arrest. On
his arrival there. his business was soon
found out a public meeting called, and res
buttons adopted to the effect, that Massa-
chusctts. having always resisted the rcndi-
ton of fugitive slaves, bad no right to any
sort of 'requisiton' upon the people Of Mis-
sissippi, and that the agent Of the Boston
house be notified TO leave, or he would be
''trotted through" OF course he left and,
We understand, burnt all his "requistion
papers. and promised never to return.-Ns-
sisSJDpi P1pSr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
Decis,on In the Maulsb7 Case.

ANNAPOLIS, March BIN the matter Of
the application of Vim. P. Maulsby, esq, for
a writ of habeas corpus, to Judge Bsrtol, of
the Court of Appeals Of Maryland, the
Judge, after full delberation, decided to dis
charge the applicant from custody. His
opinion and reasons for so doing will be fled
hereafter and published.
1t will be recollected that Col. Maulsby
was fined $500. and committed to the custo-
dy of the sheriff, by Judge Nelson, in his
court at Frederick, for contempt in not pro-
ducing certain papers which had been COM
mitted to him Is counsel for a party who
was tried for forgery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
A Brutal Outrage,

On Tuesday afternoon, as private carriage
containing two ladies, mother and daughter
was quietly proceeding through Twenty
third street, near Madison square, 1t was met
bya funeral procession, with music and ban.
ners. The horses became FESTIVE, and th"
driver endeavored to quiet them. The pro-
cession instantly halted, number Of IT,"
members seized the horses, and with stick,
beat them numerically. They then attacked
the driver, beating him with sticks, and gath
ering stones from the street threw them at
him with such violence as 10 throw him S"h-
seless from his box, bleeding severely from
the head, which had been cut open by the
stones. The ladies implored for mercy, tGt
the assailants remained deaf 10 their appeal
and were in the act Of upsetting the carriage
when two gentlemen, acquaintance Of the
ladies, approached and he ped them out 81
the difficulty. The daughter, overcome with
the danger apprehended from the furious
attack Of the sssailants, tainted aud was
carried insensible to an adjoining house
n. y Post
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

DEATHS OF AGED CIrIzENs.-We record
with sincere regret the death of Colonel
James Piper, well known in this city, where
he resided for many years. For several
years past he has been engaged very extern
sively in farming in Howard and Carroll
counties. lie died ON Tuesday last, at Grove
mont, near Leicester, in Howard county
Col. Piper was highly esteemed by every one
who knew him, and died at a good cd age,
but ripe and ready for his change.
We also notice the death of Mr.. Henry
Reip, one of our oldest citizens. Mr.. Reip
was highly respected, and was one Of our
most worthy residents. lie died few days
ago at the residence, on Psca street, and has
left behind him good name in every sense Of
the term. -Balt,nore Pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
on.nine Of the Spring Fashions.

This event, looked for with Impotence By
the ladies, took place to-day at most of the
millinery establishments. The numbers that
thronged the exhibition rooms, gay with the
brilliant creations of taste, were even grea-
ter than on the last occasion; though usually
the Spring openings are of less interest
than those preceding the season of winter
dissipation. Many interested spectators were
modistes from the country and remote cities.
VINO in their turn were to disp.nse the COM
uuands of Fashion in their smaller circles.-
~ r Express
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
The Neapolitan EXilas.

The Rcroh on BOord Tie Darid .>cwat -
The Manchester Guardian has the particular,
Of the revolt Of the NeapOlitan exilrs on board
the ship David Stewart, Of Baltimore, which
caused her to put into Cork instead Of coming
to New York. After stating that AN Italian
sailor on board joined the exiles IN protesting
against coming to New York, and demand
ing to be taken to the nearest post the Guar
dian SAYS:
The exilcs stated that they had naviga-
tor in their party, and even if they had 10
take the ship out of the hands of the captain
and crew they would be able TO sail her
without their assistance. They represented
to the captain that they had been two months
at sea, many of them being old. and all
with constitutions more or less enfcebed by
IN imprisonment Of ten years, - that long
voyage would be- torture to them ALL AMI
death perhaps to some. They contcndr.,
also that, being under the American tag
they were free, and that they had no right 10
be taken anywhere but where they chose.
These arguments, backed up BY the pre-
ponderance OF physical force, the exile bong
sixty-six, while the crew was but seventeen.
and the manifest determination of the for
mer 70 resort to extrcmitirs IA carry"utth,,r
intention, compelled the captain to yield, and
turn the vessels head northward. They
were temperate and polite in manner. but
about their determination there couId be- 90
mistake. They set Il guard, of thr"c- or four
in turn, to keep watch over thecompa,s, and
see that the ships head was kept in the dl-
rection of the haven they looked tor. III"
weather Vas battling, aud the pa'sag" was
tedious. The captain intended making i'r
Cork, but missed the harbor in a iOg, ami
had got as far as Ballycott,n, but having ia.-
that at length, after voyage Of fourteen
days, the ship anchored III the man-,'.""r
roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
Catholic Bishops.

We learn from an official source, that the
Rev. James Duggan has been appointed
Bishop of Chicago; Rev. Father Thomas
Grace, o. p, Of Memphis, has been promo
ted to the See Of ST. Paul, Minnesota; Rev.
Father James Whean, o. P, Of Somerset,
Ohio, has been appointed Coadjuter to the
Bishop of Nashville He was recently Pro
vincial to the Order. Very Rev. Father James
O'Gcrmon, Prior ofthe frappist Monastery,
near Dubuque is created Vicar Apostolic of
Nebraska Cnthoiic Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

The New York correspondent Of the Ma
tional lntelligencer says:-"The opening OF
the spring fashions has set all the ladies OF
Gotham in motion. The numbers that
thronged the exhibition rooms to-day, bright
and joyous as spring itself, defy computation.
Though there has been but little change in
the shape Of bonnets, they present variety,
of material and trimmings altogether beyond
anything in the past. For the shoulders OF
the fair ones there is quite rivalry between
shawls and mantillas. Beautiful specimens
of each abound"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

In response to TN invitation from his po-
litical friends, to visit this place. and address
the people here, Mr.. Henry W. Thomas has
replied, that he expects to address the peo-
pie of Fauquier at Warrenton, on the 4th
Monday in April, which will conclude the
discussions at the Courts of the several coun-
ties in the district, and after that he will con-
suit with his competitors as to the time most
agreeable to them, for discussion in Alex
andria. The day agreed on, will be given
hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

a number of meat and poultry houses,
near Leesburg and Waterford, in Loudoun
County, have lately been robbed. Also, the
store of Mr.. Jones, at Broad Run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

An adjourned meeting of the Democratic
Convention to nominate Il candidate for the
Board of Public Works, in place ofCol Boyd,
who declines reelection, is appointed for the
2sth of April next. The Convention that as
sembled in Lynchburg ON the 18th instant,
was attended by delegates from seventeen
counties only. Misunderstanding as to the
time, it is thought prevented the attendance
of delegates from many of the counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

The Blue Ridge Republican has announced
its determination, as long as there is no Dem
ocratic Convention, and Mr.. Smith and MIR.
Shackelford are both in the field, to support
Mr.. Shackelford
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

We give in another column the official OK
PLANTATION Of the French government rela-
tive to its attitude and intentions, in the pre-
sent condition Of affairs in Europe. The
London Times sharply criticises this state
ment and says that Louis Napoleon is en-
ployed in trying to make it appear that
events have been travelling in the very oppo-
site direction to the one in which they have
actually zone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

Among the graduates at the late Com
mencement at the Jefferson Medical College
in Philadelphia, was VIM. B. Leary, of
W.rrenton, yirginia-an essimable and tai
snted Young gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

The Democracy Of Rockingham seems to
be divided on the subject Of holding Con-
gressional Convention. A meeting Of the
friends of Convention has been held at
Harrisonburg, and delegates appointed. All
the counties in the Tenth Legion, we believe,
have now appointed delegates to a District
Convention. which is to meet at Harrison
burg. on the 30th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

The Union contradcts the statement from
a Chicago paper, relative to certain Army
contracts, at high prices, for the transporta-
ton of military stores to Utah-espcclally
that part of it, concerning keeping back
the schedule of prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

The Union calls The rebellious democrats in
Pennsylvania, under the lead of Forney,
political Migrants"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

IN TONS PERUVIAN GUASo-
w 500 tons California or Eide Island Guano
aombrero Columbus, Nayassa, and other Pbos-
phutsd Guanos, q. lowest rates For sale by
nh lo-3m KNOX BRO, 80. u, Kings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

The Postmaster General has submitted no
propositions 10 capitalists to insure the OBJ
tanning Of money by contractors on the IN
debt,dnsss of the Post Office Department to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
The Disturbance at Wythsyille.

We readily and checrfully insert the fol
lowing letter. addressed to us by the gentle
man who Interrupted Mr.. Goggin, in the
course of the discussion at Wythcyille, on
Thursday of last week, in justice 10 the gen
tlcman himself, with whom we have no ac-
quaintancc. and whom we had no motive Or
disposition to mlsreprescnt. We cndcavnred
to give, substantially, an account of the dis
turbance. as it was detailed To us, with such
reflections and observations thereon. as IN
affair Of so improper and unjustitiabe n char
actcr seemed to us to demand. Here is the
letter alluded to:-Rich. Why.
WYTHEynLE. Va, March 81. 1859
X. RIDGwAY. ESQ: In an editorial in the "Ricl-
mond Wing" of tn" 2lst instant. over the head of
discussion in Wythc.' | have been misrcpresen-
ted by the gentleman from Wythe" in regard
to conspiracy, and being ring leader, &C.
And To prevent further misrepresentation. | will
stale that while Mr.. Goggim speaking, did
interrupt him. which interruption produced con
siderable disturbance, lasting several minute
But. soon n the excitement subsidized. ! made
prbii" PREPARATION. which was not only satisfactory
{" Mr.. Gosgin. but 10 the entire house.
This Is brief statement of the discussion. A.
for conspiracy being formed for the purpose OF
gaggiug Mr.. G"ggin. or any rreconcerted plan TO
disturb the meeting knew nothing OF, aud NJ far
: the charge concerns myself, | pronounce it a
bar. Joi..h"oi, IL. Respectfully. &C..
=. T.. GITAyEs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28

A Goggin and Boteler Club has been OF
glnized by the young men of Winchester.