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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

A DsBTos's RErLY.-A lawyer OF New
York few days aso undertook to collect 3
long standing claim due to one Of his clients.
The following laconic correspondence shows
how far the case has proceeded:
* Y. Il esq--Sir: ! hold in my hands
claim Of $ against you for collection.
Please give your immediate attention to It.
"Yours. &c., A. B.
The note Was immediately returned by
the recipient, with the following additional
observation:
Please continue to hold it in your bands.
4. Y. T."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
What Shall Virginia Dol

We want no fre-eating resolutions in our
Legislature abusive harangues from
our representatives in Congress-no intlam,
matory appeals aud bitter phlippics in our
Southern journals All these things do
more harm than good. What we want is to
bring the North to its senses and this we
think IL to be done by calm. deliberate. and
concerted action.
With view to the development of the
conservatism Of the Northern States, the first
thing necessary is for the South to present a
united front
Iu the second place, We should favor such
legislation ~ would place the South IN q
position to protect her citizens from invs-
sion, whether in or cut Of the Union.
Thirdly, such legislation in regard to the
free negro population, rs would encourage
the worthy aud industrious, and throw the
thriftless and deprayed iuto the arms OF
their sympathiziug friends Of the free States.
And last but not least, such an under
standing and association among Southern
people and such legislation M may be deem
cd constitutional and advisable, as will tend
to the commercial independence of the South,
and touch the pocket nerve rot only OF the
aboltionists, but of the conservative ele-
ment Of the North"
We sre satisfied that this policy carried
out to the fullest extent, will prove q regu,
lar "eye.opensr" to oar Northern brethren
If there is conservatism there let it be de.
veloped. If they won't move themselves LEI
the South stir them up by such measures as
we have suggested; and when once they are
fully aroused they will find the conservative
men Of the South ready 10 cooperate with
them upon national basis, not only against
the sectional men OF the North, but the dls
union men Of the South aunfon Spe'id
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The Richmond Enquirer thinks that
unless al the Southern States unite in the
-nop-intercourse with the North policy.
It's adoption here. will only end in oar be-
coming tributary to Baltimore. This is
certainly a consummatioD not intended ny
Tirg;aiaas, when they have towns in their
own State to foster and encourage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
bisbanding OF Virginia Military, &c.

CHARLEsTowS. VA, Dec. 81. Tie militia
ny are daily leaving NJ fast ~ tho railroad
can carry them homowards. The fincastie
Guards left this morning. The whole mill
tary government will he disbanded on Sa-
turav, when General Talialerro and his
staff will also depart, aud tho restoration Of
civil government and civil rights will be- the
OCCASION pl u grand iubile" among our people.
President Buchanan has addressed n let
tor 10 Hon. Andrew Hunter, inuuring
whether Stevens will be tri-l in the n.ird
States ,.ourt or hy the Virginia authorities.
lie was unable Ia give any definite answer.
ON account Of the refusal OF Attorney Hard
ing t. enter noiis pros
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The nomination Of Gen. Scott for the Pres
ideucy, which in the dispatches from New
York was made so prominent feature Of the
Union demonstration in that city on Monday
night, had for it's foundation the action ut one
of the meetings outside the Academy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, December g, 1859

The Democratic State Central Committee
Of North Carolina have recommended the
assembling Of State Convention of the par
~ at Raleigh on the 9Th Of March to nomi-
nate candidate for Governor and to select
Delegates from the State at large TO the
Charleston National Convention. The DEM
ocrats Of Brunswick county, in the same
State, have resolved that the Southern slave
holder has the same right to take his slave
into the Territories Of the United States.
as the Northern man has To carry his spin
ming jenny. and instructed their Delegates
10 the State and District Conventions to vote
for no person as delegate to the Charleston
Convention who is not in favor of incorpora-
ting this doctrine into the Democratic plat
form.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The committee Of the Il. ). Senate, ohaged
with the investigation Of the affairs at liar-
per's Ferry. find it necessary to have John
X. Realf. the Secretary Of State under John
Browns proposed government. before them;
and have therefore dispatched Charles ).
Jones, esq, doorkeeper Of the L. ). Senate
to Texas. to summon and bring him to Wash
ington to appear before the COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

A Geographic dispatch says that Hon.
Linn Boyd died at his residence in Ken
t,cky. on Sunday. Mr.. Boyd was the
Lieut.. Governor elect of Kentucky, and
formerly Speaker Of the United States House
of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

1t is, we believe, fact, that Gov. Wise is
now sgonysr as candidate for next Presi-
dent, than ever he was before. We mean
in the South. What the Douglas Democrats
at the North. who hold the power. intend to
do, or may do, We do not know.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

Tho Richmond (Va.) Dispatch says that
there is project on foot in that city for the
esta blishment of mandatory of shoes on
a large scale. Tho proprietors Of the larger
part of tho lots and land at Chester. bsigeen
Richmond and Petersburg. offer to give to u
company any amount Of ground needed Tor
their purposes. and to take liberal share OF
the stock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

A large number of nominations were sent
10 the Senate on Wednesday. They inclu,
dsd the appointments made during the
recess, and the name Of Francis J. Grund as
consul at Hsyre. None Of them were acted
on, further than being referred to the appro-
pirate committees for examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

VIM. j. Lawrence principal clerk of the
Central Insurance Office. at Harr sburg. Pa.
disappeared some time since, on being sus-
pected Of embezzlng $500 of the funds Of
the company. On Tuesday. however, he re-
tarnsd. give himself up, and was committed
to Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The proprietor Of q clothing store in Phil
adslphis, bids the Medical Students about
leaving Philadelphia. an atfsctiona'e fare
well-doss not even hint that any OF them
are in arrears to Asa but hopes before they
20, they will call at his establishment. sup,
ply themselves with elegant aud reasonable
clothing, and enable him to exclaim, witha
clear conscience,
800 students, 60; and with theo bear,
Remembrance of my fostering care
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

There was quite heavy snow storm on
che Alleganies. on Tuesday night, aud on
Wednesday morning the snow stood thirty
inehes deep on the track Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad at Cranberry Summit. :
The train duo on Wednesday morning did
not arrive until o'clock in the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

BENZ. Thurman. late sheriff Of Hawkins
county. Tenn, died recently from the follow
lug singular oause:-While throwing on his
overcoat he struck his hand on the door knob
and slightly abraded the skin; he then put
on wet glove and rode several miles. took
y chill-yanqrene, and perhaps tetanus, fol
10 we'd, resulting in death ON the seventh day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
100 studeats, 60; and with thee bear,
Rensm brance Of my fostering care"

On Tuesday. Mr.. Boteler received for
Speaker the votes Of eighteen Southern Dem
ocr ats. OF the Virginia delegation, Messrs.
Deiarnette, Garnet, Harris, Leake, Martin,
PRYOR and Smith voted for him. On Wednes-
day when Mr. Boteler withdrew his own name.
and nominated Mr.. Millson, of Va, Ia Dem
ocrst.) Mr.. Millson received 96 votes to
Sherman's LOG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The Republican" National Committee were
in session ON Wednesday at the Astor House,
in New York. 1t is said that they resolved
To hold the next National Convention Of
that party in Chicago, on the 18th of June
nayt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
ICON AUNICATED,


1t is well settled truth that the price
Of liberty is eternal vigilance" and equally
true is it, that in abundant caution, ther,
! is safety"-and although these ara old saws
they are nevertheless true sayings and
worthy of all accoptation. The business OF
these maxims was ably and practically Illus
trated by our energetic Governor in tho
Harper's Ferry tragedy; nothing was i"it
undone that should have been done, ani
every thing was well done under his guId'
ance and presccnce to effect the desired "'.
iect. Wen may it he affirmed Of our Gov
cruor, that he is brave, wise, and yirtn.
GUS" Then let his name and tame glld ono
Of the brightest pages in the history Of thI-
mighty Nation. That the people ought and
do admire and honor him. none will deny
and that thoy will elect him their next Pre-
idept Of the United States, Is firmly be
licyed, and confidently expected. These
brief remarks arc hastily written by ono
who has n" aspirations Of any KIND What
ever. lie is plain citIsrn, IN private NJ"
but Mt the same time he aimit- that h" hu7
an undying love of his country. aud ia
earnest desire for the p.rpetua'lon OF III
wise institutions Much hn- been written
and well written much has been -Po
ken, and equally we'll spoken, as regards mo
South and ,h. North, aud true it i, that
good. enlightened. and patriotic men, dlf"r
very widely, az 10 the proper course 10 30
pursued. The independence Of th"s" State-
was consecrated aud s"lcmnly rerurnt"i with
the blood 1t the martyrs IN the cause oi ~
dependence: while the Constitution u Mo
'mit.d States was the work Of deliberate
compromise by great. WISE. aud patriotic
sages Of the country. Shall wc, then, mud"
in haste and u6dcr excitement, that which
was the result oi many sober caIu:, AMI
anxious moments, Oh the part al our '"i'
script Fathers, Nothing should b. done }"
haste. upon tia pre.o.t occasion and I" az
splye the mon would be- ~ rulnous to mo
North as il would be- horrible "a the SOUTH,
and without pretending 10 know, Am ~
rlined 70 believe, that eYen Ia the North
there would be- found ~ many c"nSrrfdf','F
M Abniif,misiS were separation oi u"
Union, really 10 take place. Tho dIssoI"'
ton If the Mon. We but slightly fear; hut
like death, it would bring il tcrrors, ~ y
draws more aear 1t il to )" hoped. aud "
the writer is believed, that peaceful re'ne'
dy wW BY rise hsads u. Devised
4 IlRGlNlAN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The Hillsboro' Guards who have been on
duty for the last month. and lately OF the
end Of the Berlin Bridge, in place of Capt.
Evsrheart's Company discharged, were dis
missed on last Saturday. by order Of Gen.
Ro~ors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The New York Express says:-"Mr. Rey-
nolds. NJ G. from Albany national man
elected by sectional Republicans, in part
will resign. in consequence of the embar-
rassment of his future position
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
Virginia Items.

The Aul!tnr q Ylrglha NePorV give
the increase Of population IN that st''e !Foin
from 1850 10 1859, thus:
White. lg3.ils Or s2 per cent. gam
Slaves $3.50 or'
Free blacks, i,is5"ro
The total value OF assessahe property IN
Virginia, is sci down by the Audit"r nj sli@'-
.7t ,,,s7, which being divided bet" cen l.
Or ,9ls PERSONS. The total OF the whole pop
ulation gives 10 eah s!,aot.
The total debt Of Virginia as shown by the
Auditor is s29. lU6, 559-the entire annual
interest on which is 81 ,Iei ,s2e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
Railroads in Virginia.

The advanced sheets of the report on the
railroads of Virginia tor 1858, show in opera
ton including 2s7 miles of tho Baltimore
and Ohio railroad located in the State .43S
miles of main line Of railroad. Across the
State, east and west, from Portsmouth, via
Richmond, Staunton, and Coyington. to the
mouth Of the Big Sandy, on the Ohio river
the railroad distance is 532 miles, of which
distance 291 miles completed, are operated
10y three companies owning connected roads.
We annex the following recapitniation of the
tabular statements.
Amt OF dividend bonds due to State SSlp,iO2 90
payts made by State ON ord ysfock l3,4Is,J25 "a
Puyts on account of preferred stock l,2il, 900 %
Payments on account Of loanf 2,s74,s33 81
Guaranteed by the State............. 3Oo,OUO W
Total amount of State interest.....S ,2l3, 500 81
Capital stock authorized. Sl.SuT.OIs -
Capital stock pd by others than ntate 9,l3O,ii5 81
Capital stock paid by State li.779.@2i Il
Total amount pail in................ 23.yOs.T7O IS
Amo"nr of funded and Eoot,ny debt
Funded debt !,YOs,r S3 AZ
Floating 3,SiS,96j 10
Tnt. .si7, 65s.T4Y %
Construction aud uipmcuts ....... 4I,lll,yS9 -
Earnings forth yrsr................ 2.slS,24s 81
Expenses fer the year............... l,2J6.IO7 -
Melt earnings for the yenr......... l.jU2, l4l Os
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

1t is announced that W. III. Seward is on
his return passage to this country on the
the Arago. and will probably be in New York
within few days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
Coon ApylrR Yaox SLAvE.-A slave

Coon AprlrR IRON SLAvE.-A slave
named Green was hung in 81. Joseph, Mo,
on the Cd inst, for the murdor Of hls master,
F. Nj. Wright He was fellow prisoner
with the notorious boy, and the day before
the execution he made confession Of his
crime. He said his master treated him kind
", and never spoke cross word to him, and
the only reason he could give for shooting his
master was, that he ras foid 10 d0 saiy white
people. lie also said:-"yi bod neser III
tened to the adcice Of bad tchtte men could
not nor be confined in this jail. | would
like to say word To my black friends.
and it is this had good home, but
iisisuing to the advice Of bad men | am
now in this jail and would advise all
who have good rIastFs and mlstresses,
and even those who may hlEc bad ones,
never to listen to any advice men may
give them advising them 70 run "f, or to do
any injury To the property Of their masters
or mattresses. took tho advice Of bad per
sons, and am now to suffer death tor lis
tening To them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
EMPIRE HOUSk.

IS THIS HOTEL having been recently fitted
IL up. for rent. 1t is situated on King,
between Faye,te and Payne streets. in the neigh.
borhooi of the Orange ana Alexandria and Ma
uAs-as Gap Railroads.
nov 2s--d3t5-"G ROBERT q. yIOLRTT
ii Akkiis ~. CHOCOLATE, Broina Cocoa
IL PasIc, ileckeIs EaiiEh, and Corn Starch. tor
puddings. Just received and Tor sale by
dee 20 JOHN A. DIXON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

The "Wise Guard" is the name OF an ar
tillery corps. recently organized in Martins
burg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
The Medical Students in Philadelphia

The threatened stampede OF the Southern
students from the medical colleges in Phila-
delphia creates quite a sensation. AT the
meeting held 10y them which took place with
closed DOORS nearly four hundred were pre-
sent, and DIR. Luckett, of Va. but now u
physician ut the almshouse, read several dis
patches-one from Gov Wise. stating thut
the citizcus of Richmond would receive with
open arms the students who determined on
leaving the colleges III Philadelphia TOR 'ir-
GINA. One informing the students that they
would be received at Richmond with military
honors. Two dispatches stating that two
drafts for 500 zach would DO forwarded tor
the purpose OF deiraying incidental expenses.
Also, letters from the faculties OF the colleges
in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and
Georgia, setting forth that they would be
welcomed to the colleges in handsome man
ner. DR.. l.. would not dissuade the students
from what they considered duty, but hoped
that their retirement would BIZ made III u
dipniticd manner, and without bravado OF
any kind.
DR.. Mcclure also addressed the assembled
Young men, exporting them to observe per,
feet decorunl Ia all their movements, to mali-
tain their dignity Us gentleman from the
South, and advising them henoeiorth to cher
ish, in preference to all others, Southern IN
situations. About 300 students then signed
NJ agreement to start for Richmond this even
ing. Jefferson College, which by this move,
ment loses 2DU students, will have over 4oO
left, and the University, which loses lOo,
has a very large class. Yesterday Dr. Gross
OF jefferson College. made an address to the
students in relation to this movement, IN
which he sought To show them the fallacy OF
their course, and the disadvantages that
you'd result from it's adoption. lie spoke .!
the probable Effects it would have upon the
politics and harmony d the Union, and tell
ibus they could be nothing but disastrous.
This movement Of the students originated
from the fact that seysrsl Of them were ar
rested last week by the police on the charge
Of disturbing the Abolition meeting at y atom,
al Hall. They alege there was no ground
for their arrest, as they committed no offence.
There are about twelve hundred students IN
the seyeral medical colleges OF tins city,
about one-halt Of whom are from the South.
Letter from WiGdeiph'a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

J,LEGANT LACE WINDOW CURTAINS
II Just received, aud Tor sale. cartons. con
tanning beautiful assortment at sup-rhs Enhr''i-
dercd Lace Window Curtains, directir"m - Gaul,
il uil prlees, fs,.m sf.Jo 10 $50 pr window.
Al,o. lot .! Swi.: Muslin d.. u pnlrs. aud
Curtain Luc.s and MusIins BY the gard, IL pieces;
all Of which mc are running If Al very reduced
ngurrs. thabEll 4 pbpSoS.
Washington dec 23-ru2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

WANTED w nHiru, immediately. lEALH
w Err. either married or single I" lake
ch,rx, III u rrlyat. Select Srh"nl. the farm and
AZ IN. rosiIcnce Of the subscriber IN L"ud"mn Co..
Va The applicant most De competent t" teach
lrenrh, Latin. SOD ,he higher branches OF Nash"-
a.a;ics. d. hot DESIRE ~ sppllcailnu ron any
.S"r,Aeruer. Adirc., toe subscriber at Mount
Gil,.ad. Lnudoun To-. Va.
,ru .-cu2Y JOHN a.Dk lbifE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES.

- "A ANA LIZ. SbAf
oU.UUU 500 boxee CANDLES. Superior to
sny bought North at the same price. at IL ~ :
I mon street soap aud Candle Msuutn"tory.
il,o, !voca bushels Of aSFikS ior sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-23

NIIIstTcINI hT'I SDIIp HHNV ut" n.y. IUTHIt"H
portion of the Christmas celebration from
the time Of the Heavenly chorus. sung by
the angel bands AS they hailed the birth 81
the Redesmer on the plains Of Bethlehem
We must, for want Of space. close our bret
notice Of this time hUnOrcd event, aimon-
ishing our readers that gratitude for mercIe"
enjoyed by us, should act IA u powerful IN
centiye to "love and good works" towards oar
less fortunate brethren.- PSnnsyiranidn.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-20
mo. 6S0.l
BY the President OF the United states.

r JAMES BUCHANAN, President Of the United
u, States . q America A. =, IN I pSrsoan, . q &, The ,.l pGo, d.S = q g. ~ s, a., Of
burg, late St Helena, land district. IN the STATE q Inuisiaua, and ~.
August 70, 1912, and Of the acts Of Congress authorizing tho sae Of
The public lands, DO b. hereby ,, declare sMs !. and . make Known " sa y : publ =
LOUISIANA, commencing on Monday, the srond dry Nay men, hr
uated within the limits Of the following named Townships and frsc
honal townships, according 10 the approved plass resurveysd, 70
wit;
sOsaa Of as 5ase line and .oa ofu1 prsncipal meridian.
Townships /, 8, and 4, and fractional townships s and Q, Of
Townships /, ., and a, and fractional township 4. Of range
Townships1 and 2, OF range g.
Fractional townships ], !, aud 8 Of range 4.
Fractional township l Of range !.
South II TIE base line and east Of se principal meridian.
Townships ~ !, = 8, g, and I Of range !.
Townships 8, . and = Of rsnge2.
Townships ia, and Z, aud fractional township 5, Of range !.
Fractional township 8 Of rangeS.
Fractional townships and Q, Of range ..
Township s. Of range IL.
Fractional township Of range IL.
Lands covered BY confirmed private claims appropriated by law
sswamp and Overlooked, granted 70 The STATE " The sas Of Con.
gross approved March 2, ls4s, and September 2s, 1850; also, all
The day appointed for the commencement Of The sale, Or which shall
Of the acior 10Th August, 1912, hsreinboOrs mentioned, un Dc ef
The Offering Of the above -montoncdl lands will be commenced on The
day appointed, and VIII procecd In The order In which they are nd
, ysr.sed ~ an y the a,a whole lSss s a@, y nave tsa pee : oaV anns.r a1 y. me - sm, w. mus
and no private entry of any Of the lands will be admitted until after
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington, this 18th day Of
January, Ammo Donni Que thousand eight hundred and 6fty-nlne.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
by the President:
Tnos. A HENDRICKS,
Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE.
NOTICE TO pREsEnpr1oS CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right Of pre- cmpten TO any Of ihe
lands within tho townships and fractional townships above mentioned
receiver Of the proper land Office, and make payment thcrgSr Al sooa
az practicable after sncin0 This nNGx, aud before the day appointed
for The commencement Of the public sae Of tho lands embracing
the tract claimed otherwise such claim win be forfeited.
THO. A. HENDRtCKa,
Commissioner u the General Land Oncs.
NorK--Undcr the regulations Of the department, az heretofore
and now existing, no payment can be made for advertising procanis-
tons except to suoh publishers as are specially antAorlsd to publish
by the Commissioner OF the General Land Office.
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