Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-13

The speech of Mr.. r. Barnwell Rhett, of
S. c.. on the 4th of July, at Grahamville, in
his State, was as ultra rs his illusions gene
rally are, and has, of course, given rise to
various comments and criticisms. lie diff
fers from Mr.. Stephens in one important
particular. While the latter gentleman
thinks that slavery is stronger now than
ever" and the South safer, MIR. Rhett, ar
CUES that the South is only the victim Of
Northern rapucity and aggression, and seems
intent, principally, upon resistance and
Southern Confederacy. We wish these .t"-
rious gentlemen, North and South, would
choose some other day, than the Fourth of
July, for the exhibition of their fiery zeal
against the Union. Sumner in Boston and
Rhett in South Carolina, play on different
instruments, but they have the same tune
The great mass of the people, in both sec
tions, are Hope, are opposed in sentiment to
these gentlemen-but who can say how
lOnS IL Will tdhe ior u hllio ict'eh W
leaven the whole lump" The Abolitionists
and Republicans" at the North enable the
Southern Agtators to keep alive the flame of
discomfort.
The great rush for the Springs and Water
ing Places, which was predicted, aud is still
confidently expected, has not yet set in, al
though the stream of visitors is gradually
turning in that direction, and in short time
it is probable the principal Springs will have
their usual complement Of sojourners-if
not an increase upon last years business
The White Sulphur is tie poist of attraction
in this State-but there are numerous other
places nearer home, which stand deservedly
high in the estimation of those who annually
seek health and recreation ut this season of
the year, at these mountain retreats. The
competition ought to insure good accommo-
dstions and fair prices-and put down all
exhorbitant charges.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Pryor's deciination,
there seems to be disposition on the part
of many in the Petersburg district to nomi-
nate him as candidate for Congress. The
Petersburg Press thinks that notwithstand-
ing his wish to devote himself to his profess
sion, at present, and his desire not to be
candidate, if he were nominated by Demo
cratic Convention, he would not refuse to ac-
cept the post.
The arrivals from Europe. frequent as
they are do not keep pace with the interest
manifested to hear the news of the War i'll
Europe. The 'expectant nations" stand
anxiously awaiting the progress of events,
to know if the war is to end speedily-or
if it is to spread and continue. And no one
can calculate accurately the chances Of eth
er result.
The Manhattan Manufacturing Company
have applied to Gen, Cass for information rs
to tariffs on firearms and munitions of war
BY the several European Governments. Gen.
Cass. in com mnncating the desired informa-
ton, has also informed the company that by
an understood law of nations such articles
are contraband Of war; if conveyed to a coun-
try engaged in warfare, and therefore right
full prize to the opposing belligerent country
if captured by it.
A joint stock company has just been form
in Richmond, to establish new and capa-
cious paper mill, and the building is to be
erected with as little delay as possible. The
site for this new mandatory is on Gillirs
Creek, where an abundance of clear, pure
water can be obtained from Bloody Run, and
other bold springs, at all seasons OF the year
for manufacturing paper.
Lieut.. L. Scott Fillebrown, L. S. Navy.
has been appointed to the command of the
U. S. steamer Anacostia, to do home svvlve
between the navy yards of Washington. Nor
folk, &c. Captain Jas. Mitchell, of Potomac
fame, has been appointed Government pilot
of the Anacostia.
The Valley Democrat favors the extension
of the Richmond & Fredericksburg Railroad
to Salem, in Fauquier county, ON the ground
that it will open the market of Richmond to
the farmers of the Valley.
A new trial has been granted, in Charles
ton, to Mitchell, porter Of the steamship Ma
rion, convicted of having assisted in the alb
duction Of slave on the ground that the
former verdict was corruptly obtained.
Solferino from which the last terrible bat
tie will now take it name, has before been
the scene of Austrian defeat. The French
defeated the Austrians at Solferino in 1896,
prior to the siege Of Mantua.
An old sea Captain, just arrived at New
York, from Key West. was. on Saturday
last, d,uqged and robbed of large amount Of
money, by one Charlotte Smith, into whose
company he fell.
Robert j. Freeman and VIM. F.. Laylor
have been commissioned ~ assistant sur
geons in the Navy, vice. Passed Assistant