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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19
John E. Cook-John Brown, L Co.

To tie Editors ct'Me Richmond Enquirer;
RICHMOND. November 10th, 1851 OBJ
serve in u communication from Charlestown.
the following sentence. in regard to John l..
Cook one OF the Harper's Ferry Invasionists,
now under sentence of DEATH
The feeling here now in favor Of Cook is
very great, and Communication ofpunishment
to imprisonment, would give great satisfaction
to large majority Of the thinking portion of
the community
Having returned from Jefferson county
since the conviction and sentence of Cook, |
am ,s competent TO speak of the popular SEN
timent in regard IL him as the writer of the
communication referred TO- SO far from any
such sympathy in his favor existing there,
among "a majority of the thinking portion
of the community" less sympathy Is felt for
him than for any of the murderers, Brown
not excepted The ust indignation Of the
community is more fully aroused against
him than any OF them, for the reason that he
alone had been soiourner in their midst
had been entertained in private families, had
married in the neighborhood, had made en-
uuiries ut the Clerks office in regard to the
free negro population in Jefferson, had board
ed four weeks in Shepherdstown: in fine, had
acted more thoroughly the imcendi0y than
Brown or any other Of his party. It would
be most unnatural that such man should
receive any sympathy from u community
whose hospitality he has basely violated, and
whose feelings he has outraged beyond all
endurance, by his perfdy. The people there
do respect and pity Gorernor R'Aard and
lbs GimHy, in their disgrace and affection;
but they do not believe that the sentence of
murderer should be cummuted on account Of
the cspectability Of his connections, nor do
they feel called upon either TO reward our
Northern friends or propitiate our Northern
.nap,;as snrh pn<t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19
Letter from Fairfax County.

Correspondence IF tie Aieranirid GGscttr.
CENrREvILLE, Nov. l6, 1859 The droyes
of fat cattle trayersing the pike as they wind
slowly on their way to the markets Of Alex.
andria, Georgetown, and Baltimore, attest
the character of the great Southwest iur
grazing to be unriyallcd, rs its treasures u
mineral wealth stand uncqualled, and are sand
to be without parallel in the wide world.
So far, but two days Of weather resem
bling winter, rs it is experienced III the lat!
tude of New York 1T this segson of the year
have been experienced Cattle grace in thG
fields; children thinly attred. and haretootcd,
fit hither and thither, trapping Tor part
ridges and rabbits-wndows are raised,
doors stand ajar, and the Indian Summer
tarries as though reluctant to leave with IT.
regal sunsets Of purple and galG.
Thanksgiving in the adjoining State Of
Maryland usually produces a rise in tho
price of poultry, which their Virginia neigh
bors, rarely avail themselves Of pecuniarlly,
as they seem not to realize the icasting u
the fraterngl reunions, until day after To"
fair. Query, why should Virginia b" thu only
gap on the Atlantic coast, on the 9th OF No
yember-from Maine 70 Florida? Have
We 80 soon forgotten the interposing lnta.
snce Of that Mighty arm which broush!
CORVALLIS to yiold up lis proud logions, ~
prisoners Of war at Yorktown? J. the cG
ample of him who always looked 10 tho
benign influence Of an oyerrulng Prov
dence O..liye only in marble
Let US trust that something of b,s spirit
ual prescience still fingers in tho bnsoms u
many sitting in seats Of authority also,
that they have a care how they cxtnsulsh
the light at that celestial spark which j. us
cloud by day and pillar Of fire BY night.
According 10 the influence Of electricity
upon the vegetable physiology Of the earth,
the present season should have been one 81
unexampied activity in the action Of organic
life. The civilized world seems u srknow'
ledge its all pervading influence.
The earth appears TO be passing through
geological criss-its magnetic influences
seeking for themselves new equilibrium
But more Of this hereafter ElAIOK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

Hon. Fernando Wood accepts the Mozart
Hall nomination for mayor of New York,
and promises to place in office the best men
in the city. and TO introduce numberless re-
forms. His opponent ridicule, all promises
coming from him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19
Excitement al Charlestown.

U,RprR's FERRY, Nov. IT, There is con
siderable excitement here and at Charles
town in regard to the numerous ca ses OF IN
cendiarism occurring. There were nye
barns and outhouses burnt to-day in the
neighburhood Of Charlestown, and we learn
that in consequence OF this, Colonel Davis
who was placed in charge OF the military at
Charlestown, has telegraphed to Gov. Wise
requesting Immediately two companies OF
cavalry to aid in srresting all suspected par
ties found lurking in the neighborhood.
HARpER's FERRY, Nov l1.-There are
numerous exciting rumors here relative to
an attempted rescue being contemplated
One rumor saws there are some two or three
hundred men armed with Shnrps' rifles en-
camped near Berryvile, and Charlestown,
but doubtless il is untounded. \ messen-
yer has been sent 10 ascertain the facts, but
has not vet returned.
HARpgR's FERRY. Nov. 18th, 80 a. NJ
The messenger sent To Charlestown has not
returned. There are any quantity ofwild ru-
mors afioat, but none of them seem worthy
of repetition.
WASHINGTON, Nov. T.-Owing to dis
patches received from Charlestown, Gov.
Wise has ordered three hundred men, and
two pieces of artillery. to leave Alexandria
al dsybreak for Charlestown. The Rich
mond forces will probably leave On On ex-
press train at an early hour. This prompt
action is understood 10 be in response to the
request made by Col Davis. at Charlestown,
for troops to aid in arresting the lncendla,
ries who iuiest that section of the State, and
other obnoxious individuals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

NEW YORK STATE ELECTION There ap-
pears 10 be but little doubt that David K.
Floyd Jones, democrat. is elected Secretary Of
State, and probably Van Rensselaer, Rich
mond, democrat, State engineer, and surve-
yor, and Noble 5. Elder democrat, State pr-
son inspector. Vim. j. Skinner, democrat.
for canal commissioner, is also elected. All
tie four candidates elected were on the half
and halt or [ tica American IL ket
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

John Mitchell writes second letter Of his
series from Paris, to the lrishman, counsel
ling the "uationalsts" of Ireland ITO be pre-
pared" lie expects ere long to see Gibral-
tar, as the key Of the Mediterranean, and
San Juan, as the key Of the Columbian Ar
cEipelago, wreStel from England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

Some Of the Northern papers make light
Of, and ridicu!e what they call the ''excite-
ment" at the South, consequent upon the
late affair at Harper's Ferry. We suggest
that when a bold. daring, ramiticd plot IS
discovered, the object Of which was to revo-
lutionize the government. set loose the slaves
in whole section of country, place in peril
the lives of women and children, and murder
all the men who might resist the treason,
there is reasonable ground for excitement
indeed for much more that has been ielt
or expressed. Under the circumstances, the
action Of the people of the South. has been
remarkably calm and discreet. The reason
is, they know their strength they know their
position, and they are not afraid OF their en-
emies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

The Richmond Enquirer contends that the
New York Journal of Commerce palters
with South in double sense, and is not
quite "sate or reliable" in the slavery mat
ter-and especially in political matters, touch
ing the territories. Indeed. iii so far as
concerns the protection of the owners OF
slaves in the territories, it holds that there
lis no essential difference between Mr.. Sc
wards doctrine and that Of the Journal Of
Commerce '-and in reply to the demand OF
the Journal that the Charleston Convention
must repudiate the doctrine Of protection
in the territories, it declares its conviction
that any such Republication at Charleston
would leave the nominee Of the Convention
without single electoral vote in the South,
or at the North"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

On the 18th Of last month, Lord Broug-
ham, being in Edinburgh and DESTROYS of
visiting the place Of his birth and the scenes
Of his early youth. proceeded alone to q
st. Andrews square. in which house he
was born. He went through every room in
both flats Of the house, and looked out of
the window at which more than seventy
years ago, he was wont to sit and gaze on the
scenery of the Forth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

POPULATION Of misunderstanding = the
most accurate returns yet received from Nan
sas, the vote OF that Territory, on the qu"S.
ton otacceptlng or rejecting the cons'ItA-
ton, was not loss then sixteen 10 eighteen
thousand. Assuming these figure. y te
correct. and the improbable theory tia! I'll
the electors were at the polls, we do not zee
how we are 10 fix the population Of the Ter:
ritory much. fany, below the number named
in tie English" bill, equal 70 the ratio fora
Representative in Congress. But, since !.
is impossible that all the electors could have
voted, and since, in fact. it is understood
that almost the entire population ofthe Pike
Peak region abstained from voting, il must
be conceded that Kansas has population
sufficient to entitle her o. admission mt
the Union with one Representative --Jo''"''
Of GDHH.eILe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

A demand is coming up from all quarters.
that, as matter of expediency, policy, and
Justice. the Railroad Companies at the South,
should. wherever practicable, procure their
locomotives, cars, and all other materials Tor
the working OF their roads, from the Factories
in the South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

A correspondent Of the New York Evening
News writing from Washington, says:--
Candidates for the elective Offices of the
House. are already thick as blackberrios.---
Sherman and Grow are talked Of for the
Speakership. For the Clerkship. new men
are coming forward with claims every day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

The news of the safety OF the steamer
North Star, published yesterday. will relieve
the aumerous, friends of those on board OF
her. from the most painful anxiety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

The friends Of railroad from Lynchburg
to Danville, will hold a Meeting at Pittsylsa-
MIA Court House, on the I'D instant. and
have invited gentlemen from this section OF
country to be present. A large attendance
Is expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

BR0UH 4 CO,
Corner Of Warrington and ho'i'-on 'ir''''
MIpDLEBuRG. EIRsSIA,
nEALEHs Ii MR. GOODS, rHplhHiS"'
- QUEENS WARE, HARbHAHk,
LERY, DRUGS, PANTS, MAX iKuN
FLOUGH IRON, STEEL. STRAP, aad NOR
mon, de-, are just receiving we'll a'yt's.
STOCK OF G00ps, suited 10 the approaching
season, embracing every style and qualify e'pe
cislly adapted to the wants d their customers "N
general family use.
With assurances Of undiminished effort. % please
oil who deal with them, they solicit an early ea.t
I Middlsburg, Va, oct 7-sozm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

The London Times will never be satisfied
with the American policy IN China. The
peaceful, friendly, and successful character
of the American Negotiations is III such
contrast 10 the disastrous nature of the Eng
lish operations, that it is not very surprising
the English press should feel mortified At the
results, and decry the value Of the conces-
sions, as they did in the case Of MIR. Reed,
or represent that they were obtained under
humilating circumstances, as they do in the
case of Mr. Ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

METHODIST CoSFERENcE.-Large numbers
of ministers and visitors have already reach
ed this city, to be in attendance On the SEES
sious Of the Virginia Annual Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. which con-
venes in the Fourth Street Church to-day.
The trains of to-day will doubtless bring
large additions to those already here, and the
sessions promise to be very interesting
Lynch. Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

Some fears are expressed in the Norfolk
papers lest Land, arrested for murder, in
North Carolina, may yet escape. The She
riff Of the county in Virginia where he resi-
died. started TO identify him, bur hearing that
there was no doubt Of his being the right
man. turned back withoutsseing him. Land,
it is thought, will apply for habeas corpus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

A. Mr.. Titon, gives an account IN the
Northern papers, Of conversation he re-
Gently held with Mrs. Brown, the wife OF
Brown the insurrectonist. lie says that
she told him that Brown had meditated on his
plan, not for two years, but for twenty. She
adds:-
.'He had been waiting twenty years tor
some opportunity to free the slaves: we had
all been waiting with him, the proper time
when he should put his resolve into action,
and when at last the enterprise of Harper
Ferry was planned, We all thought that the
time had now come; Mr.. Brown was san
suins of success; we all were equally conf
dent: he had no idea, nor did any of the fam,
ily. that the experiment would result IN
defeat; we all looked to it rs fulfilling the
hopes OF many years"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

The London Times compares Browns plot
10 that Of Guy Fawkes, and argues that the
fact of the attempt is evidence of the exis-
tence of clements Of danger in our social
system. The London News is quite philoso-
phical, and thinks the slaves exhibited won
aerful patience and generosity, but regards
the conduct Of the conspirators as calculated
to impede the abolition Of slavery IN the Sou
thern States, and especially IN Maryland.
We think that the argument Of the Times is
very inconclusive. Because great crimes are
committed in society, there is no reason to
advocate the breaking up of society, and the
abrogation of laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI.WEEkLi by
EDGAR SN0WDEE.
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER -, 1859

The confession Of John f. Cook, one Of
the participants of the Hurper's Ferry Inva-
sion, has been published in pamphlet form.
and we have received copy from the book
store Of Mr.. George f. French. 1t is copy
rishtcd, and is printed for the benefit Of one
who was permanently disabled by wound
received Al Iarper's Ferry, during the affair.
The newspaper press, therefore. by law and
in courtesy, cannot republish the text Of the
pamphlet The plot was connected by the
abolition border rufiians, in Kansas Gerrit
Smith and Douglas knew of the Convention
in Canada, which framed the provincial gov
ernment: the arms and ammunition were
secretly brought back from Kansas, and
carried across the country To Chambersburg,
and carted from there to the place Of rendez.
vous, &c. Mr.. Andrew Hunter, in a pre-
face 10 the pamphlet, says:
The confession. viewed a Il succlnct his
tory Of Brown plot, from It's inception to It's
termination, is one of interest to the pubic.
duplicating. too. as il does, others whose
names we believe, have not been revealed 10
the public. 1t contains, also. bret history
Of the birth parentagc and litc OF one OF the
band. Richard Realf. whose zeal and devo-
ton for the furtherance OF Brown plan,
seems to have been more earnest and untir-
ing than the Chiefs himself. The confess
sion also furnishes detailed history OF the
part Cook enacted in the conspiracy, re-
yealing many facts Of interest TO the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

The LATE Storm ~ THE ENGLISH Co.>r.
A return at Lovd- made up u Saturday.
2Jth ult., gives the following result Of cas,I-
a!ties TO life and shipping, by the late great
gale On the English coast:
Ve...ls totally wrecked ~ 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19

Incendiary fires are becoming very fire.
quent in various parts Of the country. We
have recently had accounts OF numerous hres
in New Orleans Late CONGREGATIONS have
been destructive in Atlanta and Griffin, in
Georgia. lncendiary burnings have lately
occurred in Jefferson and Clarke counties,
and parts adjacent in Va, and near Cumber-
land, Nd. 4 fellow caught setting FIRE to
houses, barns, stack yards, &C., would be
dealt with" just now very severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-19
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISERS
Whatever may be the reasons existing in

Whatever may be the reasons existing in
England, for organizing volunteer companies,
one thing may ensue from the movement
there-and that is, the conviction of the val
ue of a well trained militia, as a means for
safely reducing the standing army to more
economical proportions. 1t is probable that
in our own country, the future Legislative
action of many Of our States will be particu-
larly directed to the encouragement, by all
proper means, of uniformed, disciplined vol
uateer companies We can never have large
standing arinies-but We may have efficient,
well armed, citizen soldiers, ready for de-
fence at moments warning.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-02-25
A MUCH LOWER SCALE OF Prices!

FVHIS being the last season that We ex-
IL poet to occupy our present store
room for the sale of WINTER GOODS, we
are daily placing many Winter Goods on a
lower scale Of prices rather than pack them
away in the Spring
All Cloaks, Shawls, Nantes, Scarfs. &c.
All rich Silk Robes and Dress Silks, by the
pattern or yard
All Merinoes, Mousselines Cashmeres, Pop
Inns, Plads, &c.
All Cloths, Cassimcres Eestings, &c
All Velvets, in all colors and widths.
With any and all other fabrics for which the
demand wanes with the expiration of cold
weather
Our Stock, in all general Dry Goods adapt
ed for every day wants was never so large and
attractive
Our Northern and Eastern correspondents
send us new supplies daily.
One price only, marked in plain figures;
therefore no purchaser is deceived.
z8~ We are not opening any new accounts.
All bills presented monthly for payment in
cash.
Strangers, residents and residents for the
season, most cordially solicited TO inspect or
stock it iucurs no obligation 10 purchase.
PERRY & BROTHER,
Central Stores, West Building.
Opp. Centre Market Washington d. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-02-25
Peruvian Guano Depot.
AGRICULTURAL g SEED STORE,
Opposite East End Centre Market, be-
t,eeem Pa. Accnue and the Canal,
Washington, I'd. G,

EHARMERS' HEADQUARTERS FOR THE
II BEST PUREA No. ! PERUVIAN qua
NO. The undersigned has taken great pains
and expended considerable time and money
for the sake Of supplying his friends and the
Farmers generally, with pure article Of Pc
ruvian Guano, and whatever else they NAV
want in the Agricultural line. His arrange
ments now for getting the best Peruvian Qua
no DIRECT are second TO no other house in this
country, and as he is always first in receipt Of
reduced prices and other news of importance
to Farmers, he very correctly styles his house,
Peruvian Guano Headquarters, and should he
glad to furnish the Farmers. and his friends
generally, with Peruvian Guano, the best A
No. inspected article, at present reduced
prices.
n GRTCULTURAL mp l. ENENTS and
IA CIiINER Yin great oarity. As the I'M
designed is originally practical Agricultu-
raj Machinist, with an experience of twelve
yesrs, and brought up in the country where
those implements are used extensively, it need
not be asked does J p BARTHOLOW un-
derstand his business2 Go through his extern
sive establishment, and you viii find the best
selected assortment of Agricultural Imple-
ments, Machinery, Fieldand Garden Seeds and
Fertilizers ever offered in this market all at
low prices and fair dealing His motto is, 10
live and let live, to make customers and keep
them. To accomplish this, he must please all
who call upon him or favor him with their
orders.
Farmers Headquarters, opposite east end
Centre Market, between Penna. Avenue and
the Canal, Washington CITY D G.
oct J. 2. BARTH0LOW
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-02-25
Fall and Winter Goods
VyEEElEA7s BsFgADFD0CR


HALLS The attention Of his customers and
/ " purchasers gen rally TO the most extern
( siyc assortment of FALL AND WINTER
I DRY GOODS that lie has ever before offered to
/ the public. His purchases have been made en-
/ trely for CASH, thereby obtaining from to
/ 2 per cent. discount upon all his purchases,
besides other great advantages which he i;
willing to secure to al who may give him a
call. His stock consists in part Of
Super French Black, Blue and Fancy
Cold CLOTHS and CASSIMERES,
some very superior;
| SATTINETT, TWEEDS, Kentucky
JEANS, &c. large assortment,
WHITE GOODS, of every description
Wool-de-lains, fancy do, Persian Cloth
Debiges, French Merinos, Alpaccas,
Ducalls, Valentias, and silk Valentia
Robes, very handsome;
Ladies and Gents SHAWLS, Fancy
Prints, Osnaburgs, do, Ginghams,
&c; Blankets, Full Cloths, Flannels,
Plaid Linsey, Cassmeres aud Tweeds,
Of Thomas Criswell's manufacture
Hardware, Queensware, Tinware, Gro
ceries, Liquors. &c
With all others usually found in a Country
Store--all Of which he guarantees TO be as rep
resented, and will sell them as low as they can
be bought in this or the ncighboring markets
&a-Purchasers will find it greatly to their
advantage to give him a call before purchasing
elsewhere. oct %
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-02-25

Is0- FuPs, Furs.-Ladics wishing to OBJ
tain genuine reliable FURS at moderate prices
should not fail to call and examine our stock.
We enumerate in part
French Sable, Victorine and Cuffs S. 90:
Capes IS. Rock Martin, s.; American
Fitch, 50, J capes, $40: Russian Fitch 10,
J capes, Sl4; Mink Sable, Sl2, } capes, $50;
together with many others too numerous to
mention.
Mufts to match, from 81 80 to Sl2 90.
A large assortment Of Children's Furs.
Ladies not finding it convenient to visit the
city, can with safety, order through theiI
friends, and if the Furs prove not to be what
represented the money will be refunded
Purchasing all my goods for Cash, and sell
ling for cash at a small profit, consequently all
who purchase Of me have the benefit Of the
cash system.
B. II. STINEMETZ, Halter
No. 236, Pa. avenue, near corner 18th ST.,
between Willard and Kirkwood 8 Hotels.
oct %, l95S--lv