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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
Henry w. Thomas.

Governor Smith will find in him, foe
man worthy of his steel, and more than his
match in fair argument. MAJOR Thomas has
becn leader in the Senate of Virginia for
about twelve years, and hns proved himself
an able and efficient member. He Will acquIt
himself with equal success upon the wider
sphere Of action for which he has been call
cd 10 be II candidate The Convention could
not have made stronger or better nomlna-
ton. We say this, although such men a.
Pendleton. Strother. Forbes Brooke, Dulany
Marve, Col. f. L. Tayloe and others were
spoken of by members of the Convention
After the nomination. several speeches were
made. y. W. Ford esq, Of Stafford, repre-
scented his county not only by voting but by
a speech full Of enthusiasm and zeal in the
cause, urging Wings and Americans to do
their whole dutg,
From the spirit manifested and the reports
received from all parts of the District. 1t Is
clear that if Wings and Americans will vote
for the candidate who represents their prin-
ciplcS. Thomas will be elected by $50 major
ity--by which Flournoy CARRIED til" district
in 1853.
The right spiritprevails in Alexandria. and
il will SPREAD throu CIRCUIT the District Nhrr.
ever Thomas goes he will make :: favorable
impression and inspire zeal and energy
among his party.-Fred .NerS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
Tobacco Warehouse in Fredericksburg.

FIRST SALE.-We have not space 10 speak
st lai,Gth Of tki4 most sensible enterprise. -
The large Warehouse, known Us "forbe>'
Warehouse" has been rented and is already
receiving Hog.hcads of the Weed The
first sale occurred on Saturday. Mr.. Henry
Hatch. Of Orange, brought Tie first two
Hogsheads. Lug,, very common, which were
purch.sod Ly Scott, frcnrh { Co. for sss
and $3.50 per lh0 lbs.--a better price than
it would have brought in Richmond. SIEVE
raj other wagon loads arrived yesterday and
to-day and there will be another sale to-Ihor-
row. We hope mAnufaotories will soon be
established. Manu- scturers from Louisa aud
other places will soon find it to their interest
t. attend the sales here.-Fred. -Nems,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The Democratic State Central Committee
at Richmond, in announcing the organiza-
of their party, say that the defeat of the
Democracy at the approaching election in
this State, would Establish the ascendan-
cy of the Black Republican party at the
North, &C." Surely those who make such
a statement, do 80 without reflection. This
is another phase of the usual party formula
of requiring the election of Democrat
everywhere, "to save the Union and preserve
the South"-a cry now become ridiculous in
the South itself The New York Herald
says. that the triumph Of the Opposition i'll
Virginia, would break up and scatter the
Black Republican party in the North. 1t
might aid in accomplishing this, because it
would be the signal for the re-establishment
Of great national, conservative party-the
Wing party in effect re-orsanized and re-es-
tablshed throughout the country-a party
opposed alike to Black Rcpubicanism in
the North, and to Disunion in the South. The
State Central Committee know that the
Wings in Virginia would no more aid the
designs of Northern fanatics against the
peace, honor and rights Of the South, than
would the Democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
Ratification in Westmoreland Va

At meeting held at MontrosS. on the 9th
February, 1859, that being Wesmorcanl
Court day, the Wings and Americans assem-.
blcd together for the purpose Of taking action
and ORIGINATING for the approaching can
yass:
On motion of John Critcher, esq, John y.
Murphy esq, was appointed Chairman, and
John l.. Doggett, Secretary, when the follow.
ing resolutions were presented and uuaGl.
mously adopted:
Resolred, That the Wings and Americans most
cordially rsiiy the nomination Of candidates made
by the State Convention at Richmond Tor Govern.
or, Lieutenant Governor aud Attorney Genera,
aud pledge ourselves 10 give them n warm and Ell.
thusiastic support
ResoIred, That this meeting also ratiry the nom.
ination of delegates made 10y meeting held 1T our
last January Court. for the purpos"of sending del
egates to meet ut Warsaw, on tue first Monday N
March, to select candidate to represent the r"p
counties, Westmoreland aud Richmond, in the neat
Legislature.
R,soIred. That every Wing and American q
this county be requested to attend at Warsaw, N
the first Monday in March, and take part in ,ari
Convention.
Re,oIr,d, That the proceedings of this mrctins
BIO published in the Richmond Wing. Frrd"rira,.
burg News. and Alexandria Gazette.
George ". Lewis, esq, then addressed H.
meeting in a very eloquent speech, u which
he clearly demonstrated the deep corruption
ofthe Democratic party, under whose blight
ing influence our country j. now suffering
most gricvously, and exhorted all good cIu-
zens u rally to her rescue. Let then head
the column and march to the field; thu,
brighter day will dawn. Truth hns now IN.
furlad her banner, and victory floats uponlr
folds.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned
JOHN Il. MURPHY, Ch'mH
JoHN l.. D0GGETT, Secr'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLI By
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1859.

The Baltimore Exchange, having been
taken to task by the Union, for some COM
ments on the late exposure of Frauds, re-
plies-''To say that We only wrote as we
felt, in regard TO the disclosures of the Shcr-
man Committee, may be unimportant, be-
cause VIC might have erred i'll our intcrprc-
tation of the facts therein set forth: but it is
something more serious, if we should be
able to assert that our structures represented
the sentiments of nine-tcnths of the people
of the country on this subject And this we
do aver. We do uncquivocally believe that
the evidence presented by that Committee,
has shocked and disgusted all who read it.,
to al extent which can only be aggravated
by futile and foolish attempts to palliate, or
to conceal the nature and extent of its reve-
lations. If the Democratic party has not
now the vigor and vitality, which character
Used it some years back, it is because its re-
sources have been too frequently and freely
drawn upon, for the maintenance of bad men
and reckless measures. A little more patri-
otism, and a greatly purer practice, are the
medicines and regimen which can again re-
store its power. 1t is useless for it to inli-
tate the stoicism of the Spartan boy, who
concealed the stolen fox which was gnawing
mt his yitals for its end is then ordained and
imminent. They are its worst enemies, who
would screen from it its weaknesses, and
applaud the decentralization by which they
profit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
A GLORIOUS Meeting

Correspondence Of Tie .nsTGadria Gg..es
RICHMOND. March S.-Thc largest ana
most enthusiastic gathering of the opposite,
took place here last night, that has Vet u,.
CURED.
The announcement that our candidate
the Hon. ". l.. Goggin. would speak at d.,
African Church, drew over two thousand
persons to hear him. And well were thew
repaid; for over two hours he held the Va.
concOursc unclaimed with the best speech
have heard for many years. Hundred, #
democrats left the meeting tiunIcr-,uuc>
with the power Of Mr.. Goggin, and man;
were the EXPLANATIONS that Honest Juh,
would have Il hard roaf 10 irare', when COG.
gin gets hold of him.
The enthusiasm is equal to the days ot t.
and a.
Our candidate is full of hope. and *.
presses the tirmc>t conviction that h" viii
become a permanent resident of Richmond
after January 1900.
After the meeting Mr.. Go.gin was sero.
nadcd by the Armory Band. llcrcpIird with
neat short speech.
lie leaves here this morning for Harrison.
burg, to meet Mr. Letcher, AMI will follow
him to Stanton, Lexington. and the other
places.
Should Mr.. Goggin fail to make any better
arrangement than that announced by Mr.
Leteher. it is possible that he will leave him
at Lexington, and go direct to the south
West.
Be assured that Mr. iioggn i booted and
spurred, and will give Il good account Of
himself in May. \ VETERAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
Washington Society.

A Washington letter writer IN one ol 'he
New York papers, makes u sensible dis1lnc-
ton, which some of the gossipplng ScrioeS Tor
get. between the permanent and transient
Foundation of Washington. lie says: IN
Washington there are two distinct sets OF
people-the one set consists OF those VINO al e E
permanent residents, irrespective OF any OF
The nublic Offices: sedate, sober, vlrtnous
and Christian population, as is to be ioupn
in anv city of the land. The ether is the
transient population. on many Of whom there
ia little restraint, and over whom there 10
aftep a slender dominion of principles. Most
of the brawls and public disgraces are caused
BIZ this latter class.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
WHAT THE PRESS SAY.

"CosrAH's" Extrrmnator's are invaluable rem.
edcs for clearing houses Of all Sort- of vermiu..
With all confidence We recommend them w.
York Daily State Rsgisi"r
"CosTAR'S" remedies for all domestir pests. ~ IA
As Rats, Reaches. Bed Bugs. Ant,. Flea. Ic. sr'
invaluable: we can speak from actual knowledge
Of their merits DRrGGisTS and DEALERS should
send their orders early, it they would secOr"
trnde in them.-.Sec York JourHnL
al shall write something about Your Exiern''na.
tors, as can do So with propriety. The! are 'yI'
ing rapidly here and destroying all vermin.-Ld.
"Banner" FnVetfs, 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
The Late Forgery.

The statement in Saturday, hapor' that
the loss of the forged check would fall on the
Farmers Bank was inaccurate. 1t Is be,
l;eyed that in no event can the loss be visited
on this Bank. When the Farmers Bank IN
Petersburg presented the check, for pay
ment, the Exchange Bank paid the check the
Farmers Bank having no other concsrn Win
it. hot As agent to collect IT, Whether the re-
snonsibilitv of the Exchange Bank is liked
by its payment of the check may 5alse a
question, aud it is one we will not undertake
70 determine.-Ri0h. Wing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
The Burning of the Steamer Princess.

ADDITIONAL PARrrcrLARs.-The New Or
leans Picayunr contains some further par
ticuars of the terrible disaster to the mail
steamer Princess. running between that city
and 'icksburg. ltappcars she exploited her
boilers about II o'clock at night, and then
took fire and burnt Ia the waters edge about
eight miles below Baton Rouge. She WAS
crowded with passengers at the time, many
Of whom were ladies and children. The
names Of some thirty persons are given who
were killed instantly. and a large number
>ralled and otherwise grlcvOusly hurt
Several have died since of their wounds.
From scyenty-iyc to one hundred were kill
ed or are missing. The burning of the I'M
fortunate boat. after the explosion, is de-
Scrihed a. presenting terrific scene. The
Delta says:
The force of the explosion had thrown the
bow of the Princess on the bank, the flames
we're rapidly consuming the wreck, cutting
off the approach to the bank, and subiecting
10 further tOrturc> the MANNED and helpless;
the water was alive with the wounded and
the unhurt some swimming. others clinging
10 bales Of cotton and other floating objects.
and all prctcrlng It's chances, to the more
mcrcilcss fury OF the other element.
Some timc--at least an hour, had elapsed
before the Kate Dale had reached the scene,
and OH. what an hour was that? the air was
filed with pitcous cries and groans; cries for
help and screams Of agony: the shrill tones
of women mingling with the hoarse voices of
men. Prompt measures were taken by all
on board the Kate Dale to afford every aid in
their power to the wounded, and 10 rescue
those III the river.
The steamer Kate Dale took on board
number If the scalded. The Delta says:
The scene presented in the cabin of that
steamer beggar- all description. On the
floor lay some fifteen persons badly wound
ed; five of them taken on board had already
found relief in death Some Of the wound
ed rolled in agony, uttering the most sicken-
ing groans: others lay motionless. hel pless,
and apparently paralyzed, and all presented
that blackencd, CHASTITY and horrible aspect
of the burnt and scalded-the most revolving
aspect in which the human form can be pre-
scented.
The Princess was one of the most splen-
did boats on the river. and has lately been
repaired at n cost Of 10000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
The Postal Service.

The following note has been addressed 10
Us by an eminent constitutional lawyer, we'll
acquainted with the operation. OF the gov
eminent. ---t EjDa.
WASHINGTON, March :, lSj9.-G notice in
your piper. and in many others, that it is
assumed thar. after the 5oth Of June the ac-
cruing hostages cannot he applied 10 drfray
the expenses Of the transportation Of the
mails.
ain satisfied that this theory is not cor
rect. and that the administration will even
tually act upon The opposite theory, when an
the laws are construed together.
No extra session should be called. None
is needed The postmaster General can Us.
the accfuing revenues Of the department, and
they will keep it alive. He will have 4 load
of hbor and responsibility, but he can 20
through it, and. after curses and reproaches
for the time being. will come out all the bet
ter,
nL0WER SLED.--A choice assortment Ut
II FLOWER SEED, received b.
NH Ii. COOK CO., ssrspts Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

Judging from the reports of Mr.. Lctchcr's
speech at Woodstock, he opened the cam
pa:gn in rather trenchant style. COUGHING
his lance, and running tilt at MeSsrs Bal
lard Preston, j. NJ. Bolts, and r. f. Scott.
Mr.. Scott. it seems he comes down upon for
"believing in the constitutionality of the
Wilmot proviso.' This presases rather warm
work in the canvass, and Mr.. Scott may feel
induced to don his armor and enter the lists
also; in which event we predict that his
battle axe will do execution. We are EVIL
IDENTIFY to have stirring times. 1.-The combat
deepens-on We brave"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

All lovers of historic science and letters
(says the New York Evening POST Will be
Glad to learn that the sad rumors in regard
to the health of Mr.. lie Tocqueville, which
were copied few days since from English
papers, are greatly exaggerated. In Il re-
cent letter TO Mr.. George Summer, OF Dos
ton, Mr.. de To,quevillc, alluding, t" these
rumors, which had already reached hlm III
the south of France, says: Il am, it is true
an invalid, but an invalid who every morn
ing eats good breakfast, and after it takes
, walk of two hours over the mountains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

An important decision was delivered in
the Supreme Court. on Monday. by Chief
Justice fancy. in the case of the United States
v. Sherman II. Booth the Supreme Court
". Error To Supreme Court of Wisconsin,
The main points Of the ease are. in brief. as
follows:
The ease involved the right Of State courts
to release un habeas corpus, parties in custo-
dy under process Of the United States for Of
fences against tue laws Of the United States.
This was done by the court below in the in
stance Of an arrest under judgment by the
District Court of the United States for vi
olaton of the fugitive slave law. The whole
conduct of the court below was held to be
totally Illegal and virtually revolutionary;
that the marshal had Il right and it was his
duty. to resist by force any such interference
on the part of the State powers; and that the
fugitive slave act was clear constitutional.
This j.. If course. mere outline ut the opln-
ion. which is understood to have been unan-
imous. 1t must put an end for the future TO
all contests between the United States and
States. a. to the constitutionaity Of the fugi-
tive slave law. and all attempts hereafter by
State courts Ia interfere with officers of the
United States in carrying it out, will be re-
gardcd IL revolutionary. and treated as such.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

PROLIFIC SporsE.--i esterday afternoon,
says tho Cincinnati Enquirer, the wife OF II
Lawrence Weipgarther, grocer corner ol
John and Richmond streets, who mas peen
married to her husband TWENTY-FIVE years.
presented him With his twsnty,hrst child
Such female WOULD people Territory 10 a
limited period. She is immense VINO csn
surpass these fguresI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The report of the Dispensaries of the city
of New York, shows that during the month
of February. medical and surgical services
vaccination, and medicine. were afforded sra-
tuitously to 1924 persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10
Love Mail Robbery and Attempted Suicide

Last week special United States mail agent
Fink, and deputy marshal Steel, proceeded to
the residence of Il gentleman named Smith,
in Prince William county, Va. to arrest q
boy in his employ, named Appleby. on the
charge of Illegally Obtaining letter from the
post Office. The boy was found and appeared
to be deeply penitcnt, but while the Off
GERS We're in the house he slipped into the yard,
and drawing kniteacross his throat Instant
ly inflicted an ugly wound, and would have
taken hi, life had not one of the daughters of
Mr.. Smith seized his arm. The Petersburg
!nteIllgrnccr says:
From all that can be ascertained, jealousy
oil the part of young Appleby caused him To
purloin the letter Living with MIR. $, and
having formed strong attachment for one
of the young ladies Of the household, he be-
came Jealous of her every act. and suspected
tina, she preferred some other lad ~ himself.
Finding that she had written a letter to some
one, and suspecting it was to his rival, heob-
tanned the letter from the postofice, had 1t
read and then destroyed it. Without knowing
who obtained the letter, Mr.. Smith gave in
formation Gifts abstraction to the Postmaster
General by whom Mr.. Finks was directed TO
inquire into the affair. and have the guilty
party punished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The news from Hayti shows that the people
are discontinued race Though trade was
improying and all was quiet, yet ALREADY
there was considerable dissatisfaction with
the new ruler. President Gef'rard. 1t was
alleged that he was already assuming too
much power, and fears were expressed that
he would prove as tyranical as his predcces-
sor Faustin the first. and the last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

We hear, says the Tappahannock South
erner, a general complaint from persons who
own lands bordering on the Rappahann"ck'
that fishermen and others are continually
trespassing upon their estates, and taking un-
wsrrantable liberties with their property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The death Of Charles Phillips, the eminent
Irish barrister, which took place in London
on the 3lst of December, seems to have been
almost overlooked by the press. And yet
Mr.. Phillips enjoyed high reputation in his
d,vas an orator and criminal advocate, and
was extensively known to the literary world
"a the author of that very entertaining book
anecdotes of Curran.' lie Was exceeding
" friendly to this country. Notwlthstahd-
inc the rhetorical exubercnce OF Mr.. Philips
he wasan excellent lawyer and held at the
time Of his death the Office of Commissioner OF
the London Bankruptcy Court; lie was vas
highly esteemed in private llie Ills oeat !!
occurred in the seyenty-second year oi HIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

Mr. McLane will probably depart on his
,,;..;on TO Mexico at an early day. His in
,tructions, will give him discretionary power
to recognize the constitutional government ':s :.
- Me,;co if circumstances should Justify IT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The Frederick burg Herald, which enter
tanned doubts as to the policy OF having a
Wing candidate for Congress in this District,
says that as candidate has been named
iii cheerfulv sacrifices its own opinions OF
policy and propriety, believing that both dc,
mand Of it now, an urgent, constant anu
faithful support of Henry W. Thomas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The Senate has ratified the Cass-llcrran
treaty, with an amendment providing that
those who havcnot yet presented their CLAIMS
NAV do 80 previous to final action upon 1t by
the Congress of New Granada. The Senate
has also ratified. the Washington and Oregon
Indian treaties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The President of the United States has
nominated 70 the Senate for the mission to
Bcgota. the Hon. George ". Jones, of Iowa.
late Senator from that State. This appoint
ment the Union says, was altogether unsoli-
cited by Mr.. Jones or his friends, and moth
inc Of the sort was known To or expected Wy
that gentleman until the appointment had
gone intoth Senate for confirmation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

A most striking instance of hberality has
been manifested by the National Guards OF
New York. The seventh regiment by
committee. have testified the feeling of that
noble corps for the memory Of the Patriot
Chief. bv contributing two thousand dollars
10 the funds of the Ladies' Mount Vernon
i.Snci,tinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The Cumberland (Md.) Civilian ana leie-
...nh have become united, and will herea'.
.. :. nnbl;shed as one paper, enlarged and
;uonroyed ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

sEP.triek's Day 9th inst will Dc au's
..,sbras.a in New York, Baltimore and ma
M CHAR o;tiss in the Unitsd States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

The Darkc county Ohio Democrat states
that the story about the discovery OF remark
able old coins, gigantic skeletons, &c. in a
cave in Ohio. is an unmitigatcd hoax, and
that the whole article was written either to
mislcaL the Cincinnati Enquirer or a bur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-10

III. New York Canal Board have SUD,
mittsd 10 the Legislature q Dc" s"Ja
If tolls. reducing the rates considerably