Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-28


THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL %, 1859.
The interest felt in the result of the Coz
GREssIoNAL election in this District increases,
as the day of trial approaches-the people
are becoming more and more aroused-and,
as we hope and believe that a fill cote will
secure the election of Mr.. Thomas, again we
urge upon his friends to be active and Jealous
in his behalf.
Although the discussion between the can
didates, at Warrenton, went over much the
same ground as that travelled at Culpeper
Court House, and other points in the district,
we have felt it to be proper, to publish a re-
port of this debate, also; showing the views
and opinions, the attacks and deiences, OF
the contestants. 1t occupies more space than
we can well spare, but, it is not probable,
that it will be necessary to insert any more
Of the speeches, of the candidates, prior To
the election.
Our necessarily imperfect synopsis of the
discussion, although it shows how trium-
phantly Mr.. Thomas ~sustains himself, and
repels the assaults that have been made upon
him. will convey no adequate idea of the
force and ability with which he fills out the
outline which is given. If he is as success
full at the polls as he is on the hustings, he
will be, without doubt, our next Representa-
tive.
And, in this connexion, we will add. that
Notwithstanding the course which has been
pursued towards him, frequently unjust,
according to the most reliable authority, his
prospects have been Frightening ever since
his nomination; and that his friends conf
IDENTITY rely upon bis election. His nomina-
ton was hailed with satisfaction-his speech
es have every where pleased and convin-
ced the people, and the conviction is gaining
ground, that if We want a conservative, ma
tional, union loving, representative-if we
want a representative who will assist in
legislating for the best interests OF the coun-
try-if we want a true friend of the agricul-
tural, manufacturing, and commercial pur-
suits of the people-if we want a represen-
tatiye who will do most for our local interests,
Henry W. Thomas is the man!
The Richmond Enquirer contains a four
column review of the Congressional canvass
in this District. The Enquirer bears down
on Gov. Smith heavily, and regards Mr..
~Shackelford as the Democratic candidate in
the canvass. Our limits forbid any extended
quotation from the Enquirer's comments up
on the canvass, but its views may be gather
ed from the following.
I'VE have long since learned the duty Of
out-spoken, honest convictions, and shall
now proceed to state our reasons for desir-
ing the election Of Henry Shackeltord to Con,
gress. The principles and organization OF
the Democratic party will best be maintained
by his election; and, from our acquaintance
and correspondence with the district. we
consider Mr.. Shackelford az the Democratic
candidate. and, in the contest between him
and Mr.. Thomas, we do not see how any
Democrat can throw away his vote upon Mr.
Smith"
Our readers will see that the flood In the
lower Mississippi is represented to be very
great, and is threatening much damage
From Memphis down, the river Subscribed as
spreading on either hand like a sea, and the
marks of desolation are everywhere visible
Scores of plantations and villages are either
oyerHowed or rendered almost uninhabitable
by the mould with which the surrounding
moisture has covered every dwelling. The
water at yicksburg is higher even THANH it was
during the food last year.
The public everywhere were entirely pre-
pared for the acquittal of Mr.. SIcKLEs, Tan
nounced in yesterdays paper) and the news
is received generally, without excitement. but
with hearty thanks that, at last, the trial Is
over, and that the public are no longer to be
ANNOYED with it's details. 1t ssaid that the
instructions granted by the Court to the jury
and most of those prayed for on both Sides
were granted,-were with one exception
acceptable to the Counsel on both sides.
Gen. Henningsen publishes a card in the
Georgia "Constitutionalist" saying that he
and Judge Evans friends have withdrawn
from the Arizona, Mexican, and Central
American Emigration Association, but have
formed an association. called the Henning-
sen Arizona Association. with SIMILAR objects
and terms. 1t is Joined by nearly all the
members. friends. and agents of the former
throughout the United States, including
those in New York city. They are proceed
ing with their projects without interruption
The emiyrants are to rendezvous at Powder
bora, Texas, in July. Companies are form
ing in Georgia.
1t is announced that the President, having
found that it will be impossible for him to
discharge his public duties in a satisfactory
manner unless he can devote to them a few
bours in each day without interruption, Will