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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-09

NAVIGATION REsUuED.-The break IN the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal having been re-
paired, aud navigation resumed, there were
numerous arrivals If boats here on yester-
day and the dav before with coal from Gun
herland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-09

MACKEREL.-lOo kits No. l Family Macke
wi rel, for sale by
~ IN. HARPER4 CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-09

COUNTY CorRT. YESTERp>Y.--The Grand
Jury presented Indictment against James
SKINNER and Walter Jones. for assault and
harter,-a true bill: james Ford Tor assault
and battery not true bill; james Skid
more. Tor retailing ardent spirits without an
ordinary license: and presented } I'm Ballrn-
GER, and 4. Huntington. for retailing ardent
spirits to be drunk at the place where sold,
without IN ordinary license. The Court
disposed Of several civil eases, and adjourned
until the Court in course
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-09

The body of Mrs Catherine Clemins, wife
of James Clemlns, an engine driver on the
Richmond and Danville Railroad was found
in the Manchester canal, on the 9TH inst She
drowned herself in II tit of jealousy. She
was about 81 years of age, had been married
thirteen years had one child. daughter,
aged about six wears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-09
CHRISTOPHER NEALE. |
THOMAS j. MURRAY.
WILLIAM II. DULANl. ,
ALFRED MOSS. J

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FAUQilER
" Landry virtue OF DECREE Of the Circuit
Court Of FauquIeT, made At the last April term,
the under gned. special Commissioner, appointed
by the Court, will, on TUESDA y, me l2h dag IF
JoIy, 1859, sell, on the premises, the highly m
proved and productive FARM belonging 10 rho
estate nf the late Lewis Edmonds.
This Farm contains about $50 Acres, with =
suficiency Of wood is well supplied with water,
having on it many good springs is under good
stone fence, and divided into convenient sizsi
h-lls
The improvements consists Of q large and r"nve-
&c. niently arranged BRICK DWELLING, "ith
Ei Kitchen attached. The Out-builtiDgs are on
a large scale, and ia good repair IL Il situated
about miles from the village OF Pans, and from
Piedmont station, on the Manassas Gap RailfOsd,
IN A., very healthy region. The quality vi the .Ol!
rank, with the best 10 Upper Fauquier,
T,ENS Ten per cent. Of the purchase money
T., be- paid the day Of sale; the residue in tbrss
equal payments, Of g, IL, aud Is months, With IN
ter..i from the day "f sale the purchaser 10 give
bond. with approved security for the deferred pay
rneni, aud the TIL. To be withheld ill the whole -
paid A. II. SETTLE, Commissioner.
Fauquier Comfy. Va, je Scots
VALUABLE FISHING SHORE FOX SALE.
BY yirm. Of adecree Of the Circuit COur; ot
Fairfax County, rendered in the canse Of Allison
aud Others, ~. keardon and Others, the undersign
-i will sell At public auction To the highest bidder,
on .H"Hdng n, iSL of Jsiy 1859. tCourt-day,l at
Fairfax Court House, the valuable FISHEkl
known a. SANDY POINT" with sufficient lsni
attached for the OF the Fishery.
rsHNs One tenth in hand, the residue IN thres
equal in.talrnents of six, twelve aud eighteen
months, With interest from the day OF sale; the de
ferred payments to be secured by the notes OF tho
purchaser, and a retention Of the title ~ the pro
perty until the last payment il made, and the cash
payment to be forfeited and The property resod 81
the cost Of the purchaser. in the event of hi uo.
complying With the terms Of sale.
WIN. l.. EDWARDS.
LAW. Il. TAYLOR. Combustion
GEO W. BRENT. srs Of Sale
VIM. II. DULANY.
Fairfax county 10 IS-eoty
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18

TIM DuTxRExcE BETWEEN Nh. BUCHANAN AVID Jupan
DorcsAs-Hon John J. McRea, democratic member Of
Congress from the Fifth district Of sssaippi, in letter
published in the Natchez Ffss Trader, says,-
understand Judge Douglas position 70 be that the pso
pie OF Territory, In their territorial condition, through
their Territorial Legislature, exclude slavery.
party 70 be that the people Of Territory only exclude
slavery when they are lawfully In Convention TO form
constitution 10 be admitted State into the Union.
This is certainly my position And Il cannot be expected
with my known opinions heretofore on all questions in
volvng the constitutional rights of the South and tho
known sentiments OF the constituency represent, accord
ing, ~ believe does most thoroughly, with my own,
that viii yield any position that yields right Of ths
South. have no hostility Of feeling towards Judge
Douglas and while differ with him in opinion not
Of his abusive denouncers He will operate with
ths democratic party and willing for him 10 take his
chances on his position hirly In that organization.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18

njcaon, let know the number The particulars tbs amount
the of tbe operstDns OF
that nature which mish with The Of sovernmeo
be IN OF execution the time this despatch will reach
you, and which those grouods aoae be allowed sa
their fulhlmen 70 be unaffected By my dec ION ion WIZ
give account OF The Will have ad0oed u
assure he s execution Of my directions In this respest
NAfO EON JEROMO.
P:a-i recommend 70 you the strict and prompt execution
NJ order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
Mexican AMsir. In England.


II has been stated confidently, both in american and
English Journals that Mr. Worra who has lately arrived
in England, is charged with special mission fro the
government of Mexico TO that OF Great Britain Without
stopping to raise the question TO whether there any
government in existence Mexico state, upon the
best authority that Mr. Worra has mission OF the kind
HIS casehe was bAnshed from Mexico at twelve hours,
notice. for refusing 10 pay forced loan-merey Affords
fresh Illustration Of the hardshps 10 which British subjects
will be exposed in that distracted country unless the
strong arm Of their government h stretched forth 70
preserve their rights and property nvolable Il 10 most
reasonably suggested that the Brsh government before
succeed that Of Zuoaga ought 10 demand s programme
and obtain positive that the rights OF British
citizens and bondhoders and Of foreign commerce gone
rally shall be respected.
From the London Sun, Jan. 27.l
In consequence Of the overthrow Of the Zuoaga
ment at Mexico, the speedy eaablshment Of commun
cation between the capital and Vera Cruz may anc
pated Largo supplies Of silver, known 70 have been ro
arded BY the dangerous state OF the roads, WILL therefore,
probably soon be sent forward. The deficiency the ro
ceipts last year from the prevalent anarchy, 10 esu
mated 70 have amoented 10 nearly el0, 100000.
The French Immigrant Slave Trade ENDED.
Inc foowings copy Of despatch addressed by Prince
Napoleon, Minister Of Algeria and the colonies, tho
Governor OF the Island or Reunion. II Ia dated Paris
January o.
MorsnuR In 0ouyKRuKuR-On the reception Of the pre-
sent despach you viii adopt The most stringent
forbid any engagement OF aborers cher the Eastern
ne importation Int Reunion Of mmigrants from those
places Or from 81 Marie, Mayotte, and Most BE.
write In Aimlar terms 70 Lieutenant Colonel MorreI You
w whom acsnowisdsns hs receipt Of the present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
Appointments BY the Governor.
by AND WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF TIL
SENATE.

x0rARrD PUBLIC.
Ne,o Ywk-wlliam D. Jones, william A. Smalley, Da-
MEL Z. Gavt Augustus Hoffman, winthrop Atwl, Henry
Hobart Porter, William Constant, Henry BALDWIN, ANA
"a c. Moore, Alcn1o X Cushman, William L. Taylor, John
W. Pirtscn Richard A. MCurdy Stephen Mcrrihew Leo.
nard iathrop, George A. Letee George Ireland, Jr Of
New York city.
S.6olk-wliam H. Gleason, Phlander R. Jennings, Of
Sag Harbor; John Hancock, OF lakeland
RjchmOAd-S Roscoe Wickes, Richmond.
TRUeTm or THE sRAHAN's FUND AND RKrREAr
Nesc Yovk-Clarkson Crous, OF New York city
MANAGRRs srArE LuNArc AsyLrM
OneSdd-E. A. Graham, Daniel r. Bisseil, s. newton
Dexter, Of Utica.
MANAGERS on THE wruxRs uorsE REFUGE FOR JUVENILE
pErIyQuKTs
Monroe-Henry r. Sedcn, OF C1arkson; John w. Owl
nelc Samuel Richardson, Jacob Gould, Orlando Hastings
OF Rochester.
AUDITOR CANAL DEPARTMENT
Nathaniel s. Benton, Of Little Falls.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM EUROPE
MEETING OF the BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
WTKCT OF THE QUEENS SPEECH.
~~>~~o>>>>~~~-c~~~0o|-
Tau in the Funds in London ana
Paris.
.fA4 S,>o.oo-No->>c.~~o.~N-Soo~
Threatened War Between England
and Mexico.
THE ITALIAN UESTION. I.
SEVERE PASSAGE OF THE PACIFIC TO GALWAY.
->--~--~~S>>~
The Neapolitan Exiles to the
United States.
The Military and Naval Preparations
of Spain.
.-.oo--o-,~.o.-Y,>~o.--o-
srATH OF TIL q MARKETS,
&C., &C., DO.
TIE MAILS OF THE AMERICA AND LEBANON

The mails Of the America reached this city from Boston
last evening Those by the Lebanon of the same date
na this port, were received several hours earlier.
Our ncs are dated Paris the 2Sth and in London
ou the Goth Of January
The selcgraphic summary Of the news which appeared
in the HERALD last Tuesday morning, after the arrival Of
the America at Halifax embraced the main points Of the
news.
Our extracts published this morning. viii be found nte
resting when read in connection with the compilation
from the es Of the Indian given in tho HERALD yesterday
Thursday morning
The return of Bank Of England for the week ending
Wednesday 26th u, shows the following changes com
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
THE LATEST NEWS.

LONDON Feb. s, 1850.
There was debate in the Commons last night the
encouragement Of the cultivation Of cotton in India
The political disquietude Ia decreasing.
The Bombay mail Of Jan. IL has been telegraphed
Various British successes reported including the de-
feat Of Tantia Topee's forces.
PARIS, Feb 4-Evening
The Boursc is much depressed. The three per cents
have declined 10 66f. s5c. 66f
The Prince Albert had boisterous passage, and is
slightly damaged. She has nearly full complement Of
passengers, among them William Smith O'Bricn Of Ire
land and VIM. Muloy, Of New York-ail well on board
On the 4th inst Mr. John OIever returned 10 Par
lament for Galway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
GREAT BRITAIN.

Queen Victoria opened Parliament In person on the 3D.
The speech commenced with congratulations on the
state Of the country and the progress made in India
On foreign affairs it says
receive from all foreign Powers assurances Of friendly
feelings To cultivate conform these feelings, TO maintain
nvoate the faith Of public treaties and contribute
ss far my influence extend, the preservation OF
general peace the objects of my unceasng soctude
The conclusion Of the treaties in regard 70 the Princ
pates, and Of commerce with Russia, are noticed,
and the latter is referred to as indication of the
plcte re-establsbmen of friendship between the two
countries
The treaties with China and Japan mentioned a.
promising great commercial advantages
Satisfaction is expressed at the abolition by France Of
negro immigration the East coast Of Africa. and tha'
the pending negotiations give promise Of ~sa ABANDON
In respect 10 Mexico the speech says, the state Of the
RepubIc of Mexico distracted by civil wars has induced
me to carry nv fn-bcarance 70 the utmost limit In
regard 20 the wrongs and ndignities to which
British residents have been subjected At the
hands Of the two contending parties. They have at
length been carried 70 such extent that have been
compelled give instructions TO the commander OF the
p~vs orss IN o~e ssas TO demand, and necessary 70
enforce reparation.
Increased expenditure on the navy is asked on account
Of the universal introduction Of steam power into naval
warfare.
The rest of the speech devoted to local matters and
amongst the measures promised Parliamentary re-
forms and a bankruptcy law.
Addresses in response 70 the speech agreed 10 in
both houses
ton In the House Of Commons complained Of the silence
other matters Of interest.
Lord Derby and Mr. Disrae expressed their confidence
In the maintenance Of peace.
Warlike rumors still In circulation but nothing
decisive was known.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
ARRIVAL OF The PRINCE ALBERT.
ONE WEEK LATER INTELLIGENCE


The screw steamship Prince Albert, Capt Waters from
Galway the evening of 5h inst has arrived at St.
Johns, N.F.
The advices by this arrival from Liverpool and Lon
don 70 the evening Of ~ 4h by mail and To the 6th inst
by telegraph, and consequently fully one week later
Parliament opened on the Sd inst The Queen 3
speech was very non.committa. Though silent on the
question, IL caused decce in the funds both at Lon
don and Paris The speech threatens the Of force
against Mexico
warlike continued but they contradictory.
In the Liverpool cotton market prices had advanced
Lied. M, the market closing steady at the advance
Breadstuffs were quiet, but nrm
The market for provisions also firm
The money market was slightly easier Consols for
money were quoted 94T, and for account 95.
The screw steamship North American, from Portland
arrived at Liverpool on the Sd inst.
The eteamAhp City Of Manchester left Liverpool for
New York on the I'd inst.
The Aatures of her news were as folows:-
warlike preparations going forward actively in
France but the ministerial journals recommended 70
keep silent on the subject
The latest letters speak OF the symptoms being do
cidedy on the increase
Great anxiety felt for the Emperors speech at the
opening Of the Legislature the 7th. was rumored
that be is preparing surprise for the wold and thai
war is certain.
The Minister of the Colonies had decided that the immi
grafton Of Africans shall be superseded by Chinese
There rumors in England Of extensive warlkt
including three thousand men for the navy
The marriage of Prince Napoleon and the King Of Sar
dina's daughter was celebrated at Turin on the 2otf
II 30th) and the bridal party started forthwith for Paris
Turin letters say that matters looked slightly NOR
pacific there.
The Austrian Elk million loan had been introduced il
London. five per cent interest II was quoted
discount for come time, but suddenly improved, an
closed at q small premium.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
FRANCE.

France continued her warlike preparations.
il rumored that the Duke de Malakof would soon
return Paris and be succeeded In London by the Duke
de Nontebello.
Prince Napoleon and his bride had arrived in Paris.
The Bourse uctuated considerably and declined nearly
one per cent after the Queens speech The three per
cents closed the Sd inst at 67f 40c TO 87f 55c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18

Tho Melbourne mails Of the 18th Of December had
reached England and gold valued at $668 900 its
way there.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18

This comparison few features to call for special
notice. The private deposits show increase and the
bank has slightly enlarged its securities. There an in
considerable reduction in the bullion but the has
been augmented in proportion TO the decrease in the Cir
culation.
Her Majesty steamer Curacao, thirty guns,
Capt Thomas H. Mason had left her basin at Portsmouth,
her interior fittings having been completed for the accom-
mediation Of Lord Lyons and suite, her destination being
New York and Washington. Her day Of sailing is not
mentioned.
letter from Galway, dated on the 23d ult. says
The rOyal Atlantic mail steamship Pacific, Captain
Nicholson, arrived here about to-day, bringing ITO
passe Of whom fifty cabin passengers and the
colonial mails from ST. Johns, Newfoundland, which
contained in I've large sacks She left New York
the 9th pst and St. Johns yesterday week, making the
voyage from thence 70 Galway 10 seven days and twenty
hours in the fearful weather experienced in
crossing the Atlantic On Wednesday last the hurricane
Wat 30 terrible that board cver sxeas is
land and the ship suffered terribly. Everything, from
the paddle to the figure head was carried away
buwaks stanchions, caboose, deck house, Ice house,
deck saloon &C. The tremendous swept clear
the deck and carried away all before hem. The carpen
ters mate swept of and after and three
OF the hands very badly wounded, having been
aashed against the side Of the ship by heavy sea.
Among the cabin passengers-thrty three Of whom
on board at st. Jobns-are the Right Rev. DR.. Field,
Protestant Bishop the Right Hon. chi Justice Brady;
Hon. James robn, Financial Secretary and the Hon
G. F. Bennett
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON MONEY MARKEr-FEB. 4.
The London money market was slightly easier.
Consos closed ON tho 4h e 94X for money and o5 for
account.
The market for American securities was generally firm.
LONDON, Feb 6-Noou.
Consols for money are quoted OAK . OAK.
The political disquietudei is increasing.
LIVERPOOL COTTON xARKrT-FEB. L.
The Brokers' Circular reports the sales Of cotton for the
week at 600 balcs Of which 800 speculation
and $500 for export All qualities advanced under
active demand in the early part Of the week, the rise
being one eighth penny on uplands and
OF penny New Orleans and Mobiles, but the market
cIosed quiet the advance. The sales Of Friday
export the market closing quiet but steady at the fol
Orlsa.s Noble Up,nnds.
Fair E,ss;n; sIr;;.........,.. ss'is-,s sf,-,s sS-,s
The stock In port estimated at 423 900 bales, OF
which 500 900 bales were American.
STATE OF TRADE AT MANCHESTER.
Tho advices from Manchester are unfAvorable. The
market generally was dull though India goods were nrm.
LIVERPOOL BRxADsrurFs xARKRr-rEB. 4.
All quotations are per GENITAL, or ono hundred pounds.
Nessrs Richardson, Spence Co. quote -four dull, but
nrm for choice the range for American Z los q i2s.
do &c. I'd. los wh1te Southern, los. los. Cd. Corn
arm. and holders demanded advance for white: mixed
and yellow, S. lod. . o.. a.; white, 7s Id. 7s 3d.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARxEr--FEB.4 4.
Messrs. Bgland, Athya Co., Richardson, Spence
Co. James McHenry and Others quote beef steady extra
mess s7s Pork nrm but largo arrivals checked the
mand Bacon nrm. Lard buoyant: sales at b6s. $751;,
and holders wanted CO., at the close. Tallow firm.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.
The Brokers' and other circulars quote pot ashes steady
and active at 2Ss Cd 29s pearls steady at BIS 32s
ed Sugar generally firm, but for grocery quota
tiops were barely maintained. COnee dull. Rice quiet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
pARACUAY AND RPAZU,


The Brazilian mails had arrived at Lisbon, bringing the
news that the Brazilian government had offered its
dation with Paraguay that the American commander had
accepted the offer, and that the Brazilian admiral had
gone to Paraguay on the mission
Coffee at Rio was unchanged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18
SARDINIA

The Sandman government had decided upon q loan.
was reported that the King Of Sardinia about
marry the sister Of the Empress Of Russia, the widow Of
the Duke of Leutchenberg.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18

The Brokers' and other circulars quote pot ashes steady
and active at 2ss Cd 2ss pearls steady at BIS 32s
ed Sugar generally arm, but for grocery sorts quota
tiops were barely maintained. Coffee dull. Rice quiet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-18

Asfor ourselves, without ignoring certain symptoms,
favorable, not 70 an immediate arrangement of the
Italian question: at least TO prolonged adjournment Of
the danger Of an armed conflict lees Of optimsts,
and we watch not without certain degree Of anxiety,
the movement Of public opinion in England, and the
secret play Of Parliamentary Influences which arc
Il work 10 undermine the existence Of Lord Derby's
Cabinet II 10 At London, In fact, that the knos
Ia TO bo dealt with; thcnce viii proceed the mo
derye Of the approaching destlnes ofEurope Tho pre-
sent Cabinet negects no Of preventing collision
We have already described in proceedngs win hs
end 1t Paris and Vienna, and, should odd, advances
At Turin, all in pacific spirit But BY some coalition
should DO upset, and replaced by combination, o.
which Lord Pamefson would again be the moving spirit
the face Of things might change from day to day. and
then that which Ia termed by OF our correspondents
the ambition Of Piedmont 70 draw England with her into
war against Austria for the enfranchsement OF iay,
would be- Per haps, very near accomplishment.
FEKLINa OF THE LRGIsLATURB OF SARDINIA
TOWARDS NAPOLEON.
Al the sitting Of the gardinan Chamber OF Deputies on
the Oath ut NJ Raaxz announced 10 his colleagues that
his Majesty received dcpuation from his Parliament on
the day before, in the following terms--
ID my duty 70 announce 70 tho Chamber that
tho aeputatiop appointed 70 prepare the reply 70
, 1859-05-06

heen published by order of Congress, and
defy the most censorious and the most
prejudiced to read consecutively my re-
ports in the Indian aud military service,
without coming to the conclusion that
there WAS the most perfect and immovable
determination so to manage affairs as to
bring to a conclusion most disastrous In
dian war; 10 protect the Indian tribes in
all their rights, and 20 conduct the service
in manner which should deserve the com
mendatiOn of all good men who truly love
their country, and desire the advancement
of its honor aud renown.
tn conclusion, Mr. Chairman, ] protest
against the action OF the Honse protest
against the report of the Third Auditor l
stand fairly and squarely on the act of the
last Congress that established this Com
mission, and l demand, in the name Of the
people of Washington, that payment be
made according to tho awards Of that
Commission.
, 1859-05-06
King ConntH D,mO,rntic M.,linr.

Pursuant to notice, the democratic voters Of King
county met at Seattle Of the 23d day OF April aud
was called to order by Franklin Matthias, chairman
OF the county committee.
On motion, Col, s. W. Russell was chosen chair
man, and Franklin Matthias secretary.
Ne After a brief aud appropriate statement Of the OBJ
ect of the meeting BY j. W. johnson, Esq, the meet
r proceeded to the election OF two delegates to at
tend the democratic territorial convention, to be held
in Olympia on the 18th Of May next; which resulted
in the election of DR.. d. S. Maynard and Franklin
Matthias.
Mr. Fankn Matthias offered the following resolu
ton
Rssoired. That our delegates TO the territorial con
yen0n be instructed to vote for Isaac l. Stevens, as
the first choice of the democracy Of King county for
delegate to Congress.
The resolution was carried unanimously.
On motion, the chair appointed Capt. A. C. Rand
Joseph Foster and l.. M. Collins county committee for
the ensuing year.
Mr. j. W. johnson offered the following resolution
RssOicei That the proceedings Of this meeting be
sngcd by the president and secretary and sent to all
the democratic papers in the territory for publication
Reso ution carried
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die
s. W. RUSSELL, Chm,
FRASELIN MATTHIAS, Sec'y.