Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17
1ELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

PM ,pgLpuIA. Jan. 1.-THE Republicans
held a caucus at Harrisburg tonight, and
nominated Mr.. Slifer for State Treasurer
lie will be elected by the Legislature, on
Monday. Church is the American candidate.
Donovan. the Democratic cX-memhcr' A.
saulted the new American member, Church
from Philadelphia. this afternoon, and broke
a cane over his head. The latter attempted
10 draw a pistol but the spectators imt"rlcred'
and prevented further mischief. Donovan
was held in one thousand dollars bail. The
cause Of tie difficulty WAS that Donovan Is
about to contest the seat of Church.
The schooner Momtezuma, from Prince
Edward, Island for Baltimore, WAS at Bever-
Is the 18th. leaking. She threw overheard
one thousand bushels Of potatoes and oats.
The cargo is damaged.
BoSToN. Jan. IA meeting Of the mcr-
chants and business men IF this city took
place this morning ut the Merchants En-
change, 10 receive and act upon the report OF
the committee appointed on the subject Of il
telegraph cable from Cape Ann to Yarmouth;
The meeting was very fully attended, and
was presided over by his honor, Mayor Lin
coin. The following resolution was adopted.
..RcsoIvcd, That the report, with its recon-
mcndationS. be referred to the committee
! which has presented it, with authority from
thi, meeting to carry the same into effect
ST. Louis, Jan. IA special messenger
from Governor Mcdary to Governor Steuart
reports that Montgomery, the outlaw, was
| fortifying himself near the Missouri line.
and that United States troops had been sent
to that vicinity. Volunteer companies were
also forming rapidly to oppose the outlaws.
Six hundred muskrt, had passed Jefferson
city for Kansas.
From Salt Lake. it is stated, that the Dis
trict Court met again on the lIth. There
was much excitement concerning the mystic
riouS disappearance Of II deaf and dumb boy,
and the Saints were charged with foul play.
MADISON. WISCONSIN. Jan. l3.-tiUycrnor
Randall's message was delivered to-day. 1t
states that the financial affairs Of the State
are in a favorable condition. The Governor
thinks that there will not be more than
5000. 900 wanted for the present year. lie
recommends legislation against uSury. and
is opposed 10 State assumption. lie rcitc-
rates his formerly expressed opinion III favor
Of slavery restriction. and against the adml'-
sion Of any more slave States.
Bosrox. Jan. l3.-Thc large store in Fed
cral street. occupied by the Chicopcc Manu-
featuring Company and others, was partially
DESTROYED by fire to-day. The building was
flooded with water. and great damage occa-
stoned to the stock of goods. The new steam
engine was put in operation and worked
| most effectively.
New ORLEASS, Jan. l4.-DatcS from Vera
Cruz to the 9th, have been received here.
.Juarcz had refused 10 listen 10 the commits
s%ioncr, from Robes. Zuloaga before his fall
approved of the propositions from France
and England for Il settlement OF the Spanish
question. The L. s.. frigate Saratoga was At
Sarritirios.
Troy, y. Y. Jan. l3.-About six o'clock
this evening. a fire broke out i'll the Tray
hospital. which owing To the scarcity Of wa
ter. was partially consumed. The patients
were all rescued in safety. The loss Is about
5000. which is covered by insurance.
SAVANNAH. Jan. l4.-The telegraph line
L. Cuba is progressing. The poles are being
planted in this city. and the line is extending
through southwestern Georgia to frrnandina.
Florida. and will soon be pushed through.
New ORLEANS. Jan. 1.-THE steamer En-
pirr City l., below. from Havana. with dates
to the 10th. Sugar was dull at .! reals.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE new Senate
chamber was lighted tonight for the first
time with Il fine effect, nearly equal to sun
light.