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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26

Rev O. T. Williams, formerly member
Of the Conference, having entered the com
Inuninu Of another church, returned his ere
dcnlials through }. +. Edwards.
W. A. Smith presented the following
plan of law, cooperation which WAS adopted.
Whereas The session Of the Va. Confer
ence Of ISIS adopted plan Of lay co."pera
ton which the presiding officer oil tins Con
ference could sanction with his views Of the
law Of the Church: and whereas the objects
of that plan may be accomplished in lori4
less objectionable, il not indeed, more drsir-
able in itself. Therefore.
|. Resolved That the following plan Of
Lay cooperation" in addition to that OF the
Joint Bunrd Of Stewards" be, and the same
is hereby adopted, in lieu Of the plan adol'
ted by this Conference at its last annual ses.
sion, namely:
|. There shall be joint committee Of
clerical and lay members. IN the subject oi
the Educational interests Of our Church with
in the bounds ii this Conference, and sim
liar committee on the subject of our Publish
ing interests.
, The Conference members Ot these Com
mittees shall he appointed by the President
Of the Conference, or BY nomination and Fl.
ection, or by ballot AS the Conference may
direct They shall hold their Office until the
close Of the en- suing annual session oil the
Conference Their number shall be equal
to the number of Lay members hereafter
provided Tor.
2, The Law members Of each Of these commit
tees shall be elected 10y the District Stewards
meeting assembled 10 estimate and app"rt"n The
claims OF the Presiding Elders. They ARE request
ed to appoint one layman and an alternate rerld
ing within the bounds al the District they represent
for the Committee ON Eeduration, and one ami an
alternate for the Committee Oh our Publishing IN
ter.st They should be elected without reiercnee 30
any official station they may occupy 10 the Church
hut with special regard to their capability 10 serve
the objects OF their appointment, and their willing
ness TO engage III the duties thereof.
These Committees, thus constituted, shall c"nsii
or aud report the Conference, all matters re-
t.rr,d 10 them BY the Conference.
3 The Lay members of each II these Commit
tees shall hold the RELATION 10 the Conference
during it's sessions. aud have the same privilege.
Of speaking aud voting in the Conference, as are
urvyidei Tor Ia our long established fiscal piau
for tho Lay Stewards OF the 'Joiut bvara of r.
nance
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n,.,uoud stock Market. November Is.

,,,,,axrs. u. aud Interest.
\. -. RANK Stock. sales si2t.
.Es,-,., bank stock. los. -
,'' .sn,. BANK stock. last sscs floa. -,
s,.s the Common sth stock sale. iSo s,.
"a,p Fredericksburg aud Potomac HA''''a' '''Ss'
i'll sr-s'3 ,,.;r.d s,,cl x,7iE.
Virgins and uauytle Ksroad guaranteed bonds sales
~ and INT . .-.. Railroad Bonds. lst mortgage,
N's ,.,iL ,ui mi, d.. md mortgage, last saies sso
al >.r IA ,n,r,gsss ia,t sales s7a1s and iut,
'1 Ling aud Alr.auiria ts..road Bonds s.s. -
n,. and Alexandria r cent Bonds s'o anu tut
Wshse %, R.ilr al hond-, % and interest.
sTtis City SO snd 'n'
tn. Wing ,ays:-"virginis skies continue de-
I'd IN consequence Of tho strinyeney OF the
! ne, market and sales this week denote tur,
'"' ,i.,us ii !. Stocks generally are dull, and
az rn,,,,a ,uiss Of the week indicate oontinu-
an. u .o.mer rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
baltimore Cattle Market, November %.

Beef Cattle.-The offerings at the Scales to-day
amounted to l4u0 head. OF the number offered
30 hoad were driven to Philadelphis, 100 sold to
country dealers, 500 head left over unsod and the
remainder purchased by Baltimore butchers and
packers ut prices ranging from $2.5Oto 81 g 100
ms. gross, averaging 1925 being the same nc last
weeks rates. The market was quite dull and in
active to day.
Sheep-The supply continues fair, and prices
are unchanged; sales have been made this week at
$2@$3.75 r head, as to quality.
Hogs-The supply is large, aud the market dull
and inactive; sales are making at sea- $6.1j q 100
Ms, as to quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Loss Of the Steamship Indian.

SAcxyiLLE, Nov. 25.-The steamship In
dian, reported lost of Guysboro', n. 5.
struck on the ledge on Monday last. She
had on board - passengers and loo crew.
besides 500 tons cargo aud some specie. =
Halt an hour after striking she parted ar(
ships. The passengers and crew took TO The
boats.
One of the boats capsized, drowning srye-
raj persons Another was stove alongside.
and the two other boats with passengers and
seamen dritted To sea, and have not sincu
been heard Of.
The schooner Alexander, arrived at Hall
fax yesterday, with a rescued persons.
The number Of lives lost il not yet known.
The schooner Lutea. which went TO the a--
sislance Of the Indian, was wrecked on tho
breakers, but the crew was saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
MN E B c / A L
Monetary.

,.rv affairs during the week have been
a''' In Stocks and securities there has
s" = little doing. and quotations for local
tee. 80 altogether without change. Money Is
"Y ,,,, and there is no decline in street rates.
'''' York papers Of Thursday morning quote
J" =. little Fl, ser, with full supply on
"y' - > e." Tho steamer Asia, which sailed
~ -, yoyk, On Wednesday, took out 5000 in
"'- The New York Stock market Is hrm' with
P'> ,,. business. United States Elves 1888,
'on''1. =. Oh. North Cardinals sSi; Missouri's
' '. Exchange on New York is scarce at q Ct
;" Gold and Silver also scarce, and the
- =, /. premium Of /. In Land Warrants
am ,Lange 10 notice since our last quota
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
The MAJ kety.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 25-Flour closed dull; How
''a street AT 1897. Wheat closed dull offerings
!a,OOv bush; white 1850 l4Oc.-a decline OF
g Corn closed steady; white SAG Soc; yellow
s''ss'' Provisions closed quiet mess pork
Was; prime $lO5O. bacon sides Zoe. WhEkey
"''ed steady at e6!C027c.
asS YORK, Nov. 25.-Flour has advanced 100
we. State $50; Ohio $5.55tG 1915; Southern
''oots so,s5. Wheat has advanced 203c. Corn
Jay advanced lG2c.: sales are moderate. Pork
"0uoyan'; mess slo25; prime SLIPS. Lard is
4aL "hskey is held ut Use Stocks are active
1aa higher Va. 6's "a. Mo. 6's s4i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26

The Committee on Books aud Periodicals
made their report The only items ot inter
! est in the paper are resolutions recommend
/ ing the publications of the Book Concern at
Nashville, and particularly the various PERI
! odicals Of the Church; urging the wider en-
culuton of the Review, Home Circle, and ).
! 5. Visitor.
! The report recommended ID. ). Doggett as
/ the Conference Vice President Of the Parent
I Board
| q. W. Motley. in behalf of the Trustees OF
\ the Superannuated Preachers Fund. repor'
I ted that they have in hand the March and
/ September dividends Of said fund, with the
! interest on each, amounting to tins time al
/ $40.
| The Publishing Committee Of the Il. I,
Advocate made their annual report OF the
| condition OF that paper. accompanied by an
| exhibit. showing 80 LII in favor OF the Of
flee from the operations Of the present year
Report was adopted.
! Much OF the session was taken up by dis
cussion on the various reports, especially ON
that of the Publishing Committee "f the
! Richmond Christian Advocate.
| A motion was mad. by j. A. Riddlrk t.
remit u charge for advertising made 10y the
r. c. Advocate against Il. NJ. College II.
mounting to S241 30. II. Z. Wills offered
an amendment that Wesleyan Female Col,
lrge be also excused from paying a bill Tor
advertising, amounting TO S2oi.'o. Motion
and amendment lost
SrygSru DAY.-On melton OF j. II. Cuul-
ling, a Committee on Missions was appoint
ed. consisting of the Board Of Presiding I'll
ders.
G.. W. Deems was, at his own request,
granted certificate of location.
W. Il. Rowzie, Agent of W esleyan Female
College, reported that during the past year
he had obtained subscriptions Tor the College,
amounting to 81 500, and collected for the
same purpose $500.
On notion of }. b. Cnulling, }. p. Wood,
ward WAS returned Ia the snpernnmerary
list.
Leave of absence was granted to u. i.
Shelton and } b. l.anrens.
| On motion Of D. 5. Doggett, John Il. Lau-
rens and }. s. r. Clarke were placed ON the
supernumerary last.
The trustees OF Dr. Halls legacy reported
that they had in hand january LIST, 1859,
semi-annual dividend on - ,UOO-SG0; eleven
| mouths interest on dividend $500; Janus
~ 1859. semi-annul dividend-SGo; five
months interest on the dividend-Sl 80:
total Sl24, 80 amount of one years interest
on 81, LIS. 5O-Sa6 IS.
| On motion, the above funds where ordered
To lie paid over the Joint Board Of Finance.
! On motion the deficient missionaries to
colured missions were allowed n pro ratd
clam on the Missionary fluids, IN common
| with other deficient missionaries.
DR.. }. b. McFerrin, who had been in at
tendance On the session Of the Conference
looking after the interests of the Book Con
Germ, took an atiectionate and very affecting
| leave OF the budy.
Darcy Paul, Treasurer Of the Nirglnln
Conference, reported the amounts assessed
and received Tor the Conference collection
We give the Districts:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Alexandria Cattle Market, Nov. Is.

pstv CArrLE.--The offerings this week have
''a 'a'r' but the market i, quiet. l25 head were
~''a by city butchers AT $2.5O@l 1915 u 100 lbs.
.O''' equal to s5@$7.25 nett, and averaging
''''-qualty generally fair.
'sssr.-Thsrs were but few Sheep on the mar
Aud there IS but limited demand. Mutton
s2'VG$4.3e, and Lambs at $?@S3.
"'Is'-ihe demand for Hogs is better. but we
"' change IN quotations TO notice. Sales at
s'gst'o p 100 MS. nett.
NoS' Asp CALVES $:o@ $50. aud but few
s"nS' Veal Calves $sG$4. so, and in demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Alexandria Fuel Market.

20 nave no change 10 note in the Fuel market,
continues active, with good supplies Of
:, Ala Coal. We continue last weeks quo
Us follows: Wood-Oak and Hickory
:, S''Otgss7a; Pine s?.5O@S?75; Hickory
:, .oA- Anterseite-- white ash, $575(a So;
NM solssoz5; Cumberland-iump SIS, run Q,
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II A B I N E L / s T
PORT OF ALEXANDkIA-NOV =


ARRIVED.
Schr. Catharine Jane. Hicks, Baltimore, nava
stores to Wheat 4 Bro and nails to PartloW, Hill
q Co.
Schr. Statesman, Mott. New York, merchandise
to s. Shinn
Schr. Island City. Conklin. New York. to I. J.
Mehaiey.
Schr. Richard A. Wood. Cranmer, New York. to
Master
Steamer Diamond STATE. kerwin, Baltimore. to
Wheat d Co.
Passed up to Washington, Schr. Marshall Perrin
Gibbs, Philadelphia.
Schr Mary and Ann. NsnJem"y, wheat I" mos
Perry.
Schr. Constitution Wheeler, Chckamuxon, wheat
to Thos. Perry
Sohr Ann McCarty. Hstton. Pennington, wheat
and -four 10 Washington q Co.
SAILED.
Schr Island city, Conklin. New York. by 1. ).
Mehatey.
Scbr. Maria Elizabeth, Bowker. Pierm"nt. by 1.
J. Mehafiey.
schr. Charles Carol, Pratt, Providence, by
Borden Mining 20.
Schr. W. q. Bartlett. Connolly. Boston. ny 4. ~
Mehafey.
Schr. Henry Cole. IIazelton, Now York, by I.
J. Mehaaey.
Schr. John K. Griffith Bunting, Richmond. by
D. B. Smith
Sehr. Saco. ----, New Bedford, wheat by NJ.
Eldriige CO.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Avondale, Xix, and Schrs Ocean Herald
Clifford from this port, ana Mary Ann Masee,
Magee, from Washington, for Boston, were at
Holmes Hole 2lst inst.
Schr. c. Jayne, smith, cid. nj New York, for
this port, ed inst.
Schr. Ann D., Newton, hence AT New York, I'D
inst.
Schr NJ. c. Durfee, Hall. cid. AT Fall River,
for this port, 22d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Richmond Market, November rs.

WHEAr.--The market for wheat is steady, at
fair prices. The receipts continue heavy. We
quote red at $l@$l.lO 10 Sl.2O; white $l.2OGD
$l.4O as in quality.
FLorK.-We have some enquiry for Flour Tor
shipment, but ut former quotations. We quote
81. 5Od So for Superine; $6.75MS7 for Extra,
and $S@$g for Family.
CoRS.-The market is we'll supplied. and has
had material decline. We quote from 80 I" s'c.
per bushcl, with declining tendency.
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s.ss k go s:E:s
CANAL COMM Eric
a,a,,pn \nv.u,h,.r ph

ARRIVED, November %
Boats J. C. Hieston, +. A. IL. Dodge, vi.
Trebar, Utica, Anna Eliza. }. h. Polk. and Mary
Mertens, II I. j. Mehaiiey.
Boats X. NJ. Spragg, Canonicus. Lloyd Lowe,
Five Brothers, and Superior, to Borden Mining
Co.
Boats Minnie Slack. Gen. L. }. Mchaig ami Or.
Mckaig, to Froslburg Coal Go.
Boat NJ Il. Branshall, to American Coal Co.
Boat +. Snyder to VIM. IL. Fowlo 4 Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Secrsted Arms Discovered.

ClxclNHArl, Nov. 24-While searching
the premises Of Alfred Cox, u free negro, at
Lafayette, Indiana, yesterday, for fugitive
slave, large number Of pixies were discover
ed Cox had been frequently seen in consul
,ution with man named Brown, but neither
have been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Richmond Cattle Market, November "a.

There were 26l head sold ~ the scales, at prices
ranging from $3.50 to $500 gruss-market over
stocked. Sheep.-2O0 head seld at prices rang
ing from 500 to $500 q head; supply moderate,
Hogs-6ll head sold ut prices ranging from 81
50 to s.. 90 nett supply equal to the demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
Contradiction.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 25.-Wm. ii. Hester
Secretary Of State contrudicts the report
that Gov. Packer had rendered Gov. Wise
the services Of 10000 men to guard the
b,rl.r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26

MISERABLE FARM Al PRIVATE SaLt.-
- offer my FARM tor sale, called Lo'tsi
HILL. situated On tn. Mattaponi River. contain
ing about $50 ACRES. Three hundred acres
cleared. the remainder in wood snd timber, good
proportion in original growth. portion 81 the
land has been lined and much improved general
IL. This tarlu lies beautifully. within one mile Of
,;un.y's Depot, and convenient 10 Churches Mills,
.tc. The nalghborhuoi Is not surpassed by any
ia the State
The improvements are ample for large family
s.-A Tin. HOT SES having sll been built 81
bsIl paired within the last few years.
II. beat recommendation y : light o. the
premises.
Communications addressed I" the subscriber,
will receive prompt attention.
T. l.. CATLErT.
Quincy. z. o., Carolue Co., Va 40, u Paw In
DARAFINE CANDLES, equal IN beauty and
L brilliancy 10 the b--t Wax Candles. received
and fnr sale by in"r ~ II. COOK co.
81 VESSELS WANTED 10, fredericksburg,
<kby lu,y IA WM. b. FOWLk 8 son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26

Try THE UNIVERSAL COUGH REMEDY
Cor Lung and Throat Complaints. the celebrated
TOLU ANODINE, sure Neuralgia remedy,
adapted also to al! Nervous Complaints. These re-
liable and valuable remedies are now ready, and
will be for sale by all druggists and dealers, where
circulars and iul descriptions may he found, TO
which we invite the attention of all. and on which
We rely for appreciation. Prices within reach Q" all
SOLE AGrNrs.-J. W. HuNNEWELL Il CO.,
and 4, Commercial Wharf, Boston: GEORGE
HUHNEWELL, las. Water street, New York.
For sale by all Druggists and dealers every
where. PEEL 4 STEVENS. Agents, AleNan-
dria, Va. oct 29-d&rln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
AUCTION SALES.

Il COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue Of 4
\ J decree Of tho Circuit Court Of Fairfax C"un
Il, pronounced at it, June term, 1898 IN the case
II Thomas T.. Csrper, against Robert ;. Reid. vs.
shall On f,ti,y III, 3OM December neat, Hiring
inyl in front Of the Court House oil said county,
offer al public auction to the highest bidder tho
TRACT ~ LAND in the said county Of Far
INK near Drane-sir, wherein the said Robert ;.
Reid resides, and estimated tD contain ONE III y
DRED AND FORTY SIX ACRES. THIS land
s1E i. we'll improved, has upon II comfortable
MT 81 ILDINGS, and is Of the celebrated Red
Soil.
Terms One tenth Of tho purchase money 10
be paid down M n deposit, liable to forfeiture on
failure of purchaser to comply with the terms oi
sale upon It's confirmation; the residue in three
instrument. Of q, IL, and Is months with interest
10 DO secured by bond with good security, and tho
land liable to DO resold failure 10 meet deferred
PAYMENTS and title to he retained until purchase
money be paid
HENRY W. THOMAS, Comm'rs.
ALFRED MOSS, Of Sale
Fairfax county, nov 2G-eots
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" AND LIKELY NEGR0ES.-Pursuant u u
decree Of the Circuit Court OF Fairfax County, ron
dered 1T lis June term, 1859, in the suit OF John
son against johnson, de-, the undersigned si!i
sell Al public sale, At Fairfax Court house, ."
F,idoy the 30M day If D.cr1bsr, 1859, Hiring
day. = number Of VALUABLE and LikELi
SEGKOES, consisting Of men, women and ohl
dren Terms cash. ii. w. THOMAS,
T. j. MURRAY,
W. II. DULANY, ComT7.
q. ". HUNTER,
THOS. MOORE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26

I PIANOS.
/ LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
PIANOS ~ THE COUNTRY.
GOLD MEDALS
IN FOUR SUCCESSIVE YEARS
AT the Mdryaui Institute. besides first premiums
Al the Fairs IN Philadelphia, W ashington and
Richmond.
TESTIMONIALS OF ENCELLNCE
STRAkOSCH,
and Il. SATTER.
A. also from some oil the most eminent Professors
and Amateurs IN the country.
WILLIAM kNABE CO.,
Nos. l. :, and :. NORTH EtTAW STREET,
BALTIMORE,
would respectfully invite the attention OF the pub
lie to their we'll assorted stock ot
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FOkTES,
which, tor beauty OF finish, power aud sweetness ot
tone and elasticity Of touch, have been 10y Judges,
pronounced unriyallod Every Plan" guaranteed
ior i've years and privilege II exchange granted
Al any time within six months. il not entirely sn.
tis.Sctory.
Terms liberal. A call il respectfully solicited
before purchasing elsewhere.
PIANOS taken in exchange, hired and repaired.
WILLIAM kNABE Il CO.
Baltimore sep 2G-dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
sUMMERFIEL FITZHUGH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW

Breutsvills, Prince William County, Va,
Will practice in tho Courts Of Prince william,
and the adjoining Counties.
Prince William County Va. NH 26--eoly
NEW GUoDS.--Just received at RICHARDS
IN BAZAAR, Worsted Hoods, Caters, CuHs,
Sleeves Mariposas, and Tamas; New PRINCES
Trimmings; Buttons; Tasscis; Hoop Skirts; Black
reiyets, all widths: Skirt Braid; Ssxony Yarn;
Zephyr. Double. Split, Chinchilia, and Guinea Hen
Worstsds, aud all kinds Of Fancy Working Mate
rails. nov -
- FISH, Tor sale by
nov rs J. NJ HARPER Co
4 LEWlEfs. 100 bills. Alewives, for sale by
n nov IL WHEAT s BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26

bLANTYRE FOR 81 ALL offer Tor sale the
ID above we'll known and valuable estate lying
immediately upon the line u the Nannssas Gap
Railroad forty miles from Alexandria aud ~ daily
communication with Richmond, Baltimore, wash
inston City, &C. in one ol the u"st healthy and
fertile sections Of Virginia and offers rare op
pnrtunity Tor safe aud profitable investment. The
fur,n contains about THREE HUNDRED AND
SEVENTY FIVE ACRES, oi which A. are ~
timber and tho rest in high state VI cultivation,
or well .rt 10 yrx-s. The fencing u almost exclu-
.ively Of stone and in first rate condition. The
improvements ar. ample, consisting Of a large AMI
"A comfortable DWELLING and all necessary
I.1 out buildings. The terms oil sale ~ pro.
s,r,b.l m the decree under which Il IS sold, are
very liberal six and twelve years being given upon
a portion OF III. purchase money.
The attention OF gentlemen residing III The tide
water section or any Of the cities desiring conve-
uient and healthy summer residence, Is particular
ly directed 10 this property. For further purilcu
lars, address Mr.. WM. ;. BOSWELL who resides
upon the premises or
JAS. X. SKINkER, Commissioner,
Broud Run Station, W. q. X. X.
4
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The Valley Democrat says.-:A man by
the name Of llaines, mailing from Warren
County. who was charged with expressing
abolition sentiments sometime ago, was or
lered to leave town on Monday Much excite
mrmt was exhibited, and We were fearful ut
one time something rash might be done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-26
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.


MOVEMENTS. Gov. Wise returned yesterday
from Charlestuwn, and will now prepare his
annual message to the Legislature. not II word
of which, we learn, has vet been writtcn.-
There was no demonstration at the depot
when he arrived lie was received by Col.
August and Capt. r. NJ. Cary ard escorted
by them to his mansion. Capt. Randolph's
company Of ll"wIzers have been ordered
back to llarpers Ferry, and started on their
return thlther, last night Members OF the
companies now on duty ut Charlestown, who
had been detained here by business, or other
causes, also embarked Oh the cars, Tor Jetter-
son county.-Rich. Wig.
The Examiner says:-Cvl August left last
night by the fredericksburg route To take
command of his Regiment, 1.-THE First Regl-
ment of Virginia Volunteers, which is now
stationed in and about Charlestown. The
Colonel has had some experience III the war
i'm Mexico and we have no doubt that he
will give good account of such Brownies as
may;have the temerlty 10 venture Charles.
downward
The NORTHAMPTON RrpoRr.-The report
Of slave stampede to come Oft in Northamp-
ton county, Va, to day, originated from an
ANONYMOUS letter received by Mr.. Raleigh,
of that county, in which "A Friend Of liu-
mainly states that MI attempt will be made
at four places On the Eastern shore Of Nir.
ginia. to-day one OF them telug Punguteague
to free the slaves and send them uti to Cana
la. Col Munt"rd Secretary Of State. has
telecrathed to Norfolk To send 300 muskets.
with ammunition, to Col. Flnney, ot Acco-
mae
In charlottesville. a man from the North,
named Rood, has been arrested On suspicion,
and papers found on him sufficiently mpnr-
tant to warrant his imprisonment In Dan.
Vile clerk at the P,st-Oifce SAW man throw
u letter. which he had Just gotten, into the
stove, and taking it out found it to be pro.
position for running off slaves. The man
was arrested R"hmond D'sIat"h.
ARREST At DASvIlLE. We were inform
ed Yesterday, that a Nnthern Brownie had
been arrested At Danville, under the follow
iug circumstances lie had been suspected,
iur some time past, Of tampering with the
slaves III ttlll ntlSIlbOTllboui Dui ioiuiilS hai
occurred to warrant his arrest until one day
this week, when he went Ia the P"st"ffce
aud received :, letter, which. after reading,
he crnmpleL up in his hand and threw into
the stove There happened to he II" fire IN
the stove at the time. and as soon rs he de-
parted some one took the letter out and read
IT, 1t proved to BE- from Northern Aboli.
ZIONIST, and the contents clearly Implicated
the receiver in thievish, scuundrelish
scheme t. steal away negroes from their com,
Portable Southern homes, aud transfer them
TO the bleak and unacceptable North. The
viper To whom the letter WINS addressed, was
forthwith arrested, and, at last accounts was
lying in Jail, awaiting judicial investiga-
tion-Rmh. wing.
The Valley Democrat says.-:A man by
the name Of IIaines. mailing from Warren
County, who was charged with expressing
abolition sentiments sometime ago, was or
dered to leave town on Monday. Much excite