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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
The Cav Season in the Metropo oils.

The season of sayety, fashion, folly and
frivolity of all sorts, and among all classes,
NAV be considered a fairly set in. The n
tering places have their special attractions
for the summer; but there, people without
the charmed circle called society. have a
great deal Of hard work to do in the way Of
killing time The young ladies take to novel
reading and crochet work, the young men to
billiards and brandy and water. But the
winter season in the metropolis has varied
pleasures, which, like patent medicines. are
within the reach Of all. For the lounger by
daylight, there is the splendid panorama OF
Broadway, from the Battery to Union square,
lined with the palaces Of trade, and crowded
on these fine afternoons with q motley throng
of promcnaders- assemblage which Is
always new. always varied, always interest
ing. Then there are the shops with their
splendid stocks of goods selected from the
hest manufactures of the world, the picture
galleries, the shows and sights of all kinds,
including the militia and target companies
the latter a thorough and most entertain
ing metropolitan institution. These, with
the morning visits, the dejHeaer Ia tour
cheNe, which we have adopted, with other
French fashions, an occasional wedding III
high life, for the ladies. tho all important IN
terviews with the modiste ana the mIllIner.
and the inevitable drive. fill up the day
Then for the night The ball and party
season is commencing, and there are no less
than eleven theatres English, French, Ger
man and ltaliun-a variety which cannot be-
found even in Paris, which is u sort Of arts
tic Garden Of Eden. OF these, the Opera IL
the most fashionable as matter OF rourse.-
u Y Hr1I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
The Irrepressible Conflict. "

Joshua H. Giddings avows, not only Tor
himself the "irrcpreSsible conflict doctrine
Of Vim. H. Seward, but he also undertakes
to commit the great body of the Northern
people to the same odious principles. The
position of Giddings and Seward rs promi-
nent leaders in the Republican party, gives
weight and authority TO their sentiments,
that they would not otherwise possess, and
unless that party desire to be considered rs
endorsing these infamous and lncendIary
doctrines, both Seward and GlddIngs, and
all who preach their law-detying hercsie,,
must be repdiated. No party can admit
such men into its councils or allow them Ia
set themselves forward ~ its Spokesman,
without mourning the odum that necessarily
attaches To them. The conservative, law
abiding people of the North, owe II 10 them
selves 10 place the stamp of their emphatic
condemnation upon such dastardly primer.
ple- rs those proclaimed by this abolitIonlst,
tiildngs. They will otherwise be held res
nonsible for them--be reckoned ~ sympa-
thizing with their author-and thus occupy
the position Of II people ready to make war
upon and pillagr their fellow-cltIzcnS. II i
the merrst absurdity IA say that they are
professional robbers, but not murderers.
This was the himsy pretcxt Of Brown
IIighwaymen never murder except III sell
defence the same kind Of -eltdetence which
vii! be necessary for every negro-,iealer I"
resort TO il caught in the act, a Brown and
his fellow cunspirators were.
The 'lrrepressible conflict has been pro
claimed by liidiings, in terms even more m
telligihle than those usrl by Seward. The
traitors are coming out Of their hiding Pia-
r-- and DECLARING war III public places. :
Will the sentiment Of tie North sustain
them, or will it summary put them down;
That j. the question 10 which Southern pee
pie will hook anxiously for and answer. 1t
Glddings Is 10 be taken for an exponent "i
any respectable portion Of Northern sent'-
ment. whi.h W. cannot believe, the nation
atty of the Republic is gone, and dlssniu-
ton, with all its attendant evils, inevitable.
RICK. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
State Elections.

New YORK, Nov. S.-An election took
place to-day for the offices Of Secretary of State
Comptroller Attorney General, State Engi-
neer, Treasurer, Canal Commissioner, Judge
of the Court of Appeals, State Prison lnspec-
tor, Clerk of the Court of Appeals, eight
Justices OF the Supreme Court, Judges OF the
Superior and Marine { urtS, and members
OF the Senate and House OF Assembly.
In nineteen wards Jones, lDcmocrat) for
Secretary Of State la, 1000 majority. In
sixteen wards Church, Democrat for Com
ptroller, has 10000 majority. Jones was
nominated by the Americans ut Utica, but
Church was not nominated by them.
Manierre Republican, is probably elected
Senator in the Sixth District
The above are all the returns that were re-
ceived up 10 midnight.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BoSToS, Nuv. S.-Thc returns for Cover
nor from one hundred and Sixty-onc towns
give Gov Banks - 3:3,33, Butler DEM. b.
S133, Briggs tStraisht-out WhigJ G,1OO.-
Banks has a plurality in Boston Of ISL last
years Beach Dem. had plurality Of eighty
one.
LOUISIANA.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov =. Niles layIor, De-
mocrat, and Edward Boulisncy, American,
have been elected to Congress by large ma
jorities. The American ma ority in this city
is 300. The Democratic State ticket is
elected.
NEW JERSEY.
The election in this State yesterday was
for Governor, State officers, members Of the
Legislature, &c.
BURLINGTON. Nov. S.-Five townships in
this county give oldcn, opposition, for Cover
nor, 81 majority.
Camden county-Ccntre township gives ;
majority for Wright, dem.
WISCONSIN.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. S.-Scattering returns
from various parts of the State show Rcpub
lican gains over lSj1, and Indicate the re-
election Of Randall as Governor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
New Method OF Rascality.

The New York Evening Post says that the
wife of a well.known citizen who resides IN
that city recently had : narrow escape from
serious injury. The lady was alone IN the
house, and. hearing the door-h bell ring, went
down 10 the door. A. she opened the door,
by seeming intuition, She stepped back a
little DISTANCE Just far enough to escape
being stunned by hra,y stnk OF timber
which had been placed against the door out
side. 80 As % fall directly on the head Of the
person answering the bell. The timber was
about eight feet long. aud six Or eight inches
in diameter, and was :" heavy that The lady
was unable IL move il after 1t had fallen.
Whether this new dIoP came was intended
for practical Joke, or A. 4 piece 81 private
revenge, OF, a Is more Likely, new Inven'
ton for assisting blr, larf u enter house,
is not clear in this instance II may BIZ as
we'll. however, for housrkrrpers Ia bear IN
mind this circumstance, and thus avoid be-
ing '.patted On the head" in the manner
mentioned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
From Washington

WASHINGTON, November AL. l.
II not the only difficulty lu.hrway.,,, '''.
summation Of the pending treaty L,.,,,..
United States and Mexico, i in icaf,.n =, :, !.
proposed transit Routes. iutlacn,.,p ,'. ~"
have submitted Ia the government. e, .,.'.'
compromise, namcly:-N hI,u,.,.r
ment may have forces nearest thu. So ''
obstruction or disturbance. shall mr..
that purpose, with the privilege # ,,.,..
the territory Of it. ncis hbor, arllo,h :.
OF emergency 10 act unltedy. The 49,
recently afforded by the Mexican tr.,, ~
Matamoras 10 the people Of Brvu,,t.
stated as an example. Such r-,,..,.,.
however. IL be incorporated IN th,' ,,
must come from the Liberal ,.nrrp,,.,. y,
This It Is understood,s taNorabIy re,,ri.
by our own. 7'''.'
There is no doubt that both tho 10.
mcnts OF Great Britain and the uf,,.f> :.
are decidedly earnest ia the prr>cnt;,t,.,
their respective positions or ruuyir,,.,.
right In relation t. the San Juan yu,.,
though not more 80 than they ucr,, +.
Oregon controversy. But the latest a,..
official adviccs do not justify ANY a,rr..'
sion Of serious difficulties between H..
countries.
Captain Paine, of the Navy, is here l,r
gerously i'll.
The vacant French mission ortupi.. mn
of the attention of our diplomatic and ,.,,.
cratic circles here. Its well known thai, II.
Hon. John Slidell has heretofore been a.,
tins post, and could have il now n hrtr,,.,
II; but he prefers 10 remain within >,rI.r,
distance Of the Charleston Convention IN
intends Ia have a hand in that game som. ,
the llrglnlanS are operating III behalf i VI.
Faulkner, who, rs the democratic r.n,r.l...
tor Congress in the llarpcr'S Ferry ,L.,-.,
last spring, was defeated by Mr B1tccr
line whlg:l but the South Caroliulau, are,
posed 10 Faulkner, ~ one whose record
not altogether sound ION the goose question :
Allusinns are frequently made here ~,
New York gentlemen u, among the n...
available candidates for this beautiful l.,
Al Paris -ticucral Dix and Juigr Roosevelt
Mr. Preston is expected shortly 10 rr,aya
from Madrid, leaving that mission yacan,
Under this idea. il is supposed that VI g..
mont will renew his application Tor IL.
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

CLosg YoTING.-At the late election ~
MARYLAND, there were several remarkabie
cases of close voting. IN Calvert county
there is a tie for commissioners, and IN Dor
chester tie Tor sheriff. In the latter coun-
" the democrats lose delegate 10y q votes
anG in Somerset the American candidate Is
elected sheriff hv majority Of > Purne'l
majority in Dorchester is |, in Cecil >
aud Caroline 1 votes. In Carroll county
Webster, American, is elected States attor-
nev by votes, and in several other cases
there are similar results. showing, as polltl-
clans are continually exclaiming, the impor-
lance of lone yote."-Bah. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
COURTS OF ENQUIRY


gUNHE lst Battalion Cour, u Enquiry. ~. -
At the Court House. an Welnr'i"I'
day Of November. 1853. at II o'cI"rk. J. v.
The 2nd Battalion Court. will meet 80 I,
the 18th Of November, 1853, At y p's"n"'
BY order Of cob. tHAH. T. a.
Commandant 10Th Regiment
JOINS IT, HiGpoS, AdIutaur. h''
nYSTERS.-I have properly hti'i w
~ house, On II. Aslth, near k.ng W.,
aln prepared 10 ell hrt ia bl'''.'' 4,
Pickling 81 Frying, a, IL per gallon PRIV,
STEERS for Stewing, - -. per ssii"'. .". /,
warranted. All OYSTERS that ~ NJ
to what they are represented, return '"'"
please and get your money. oy-Irn.
NuTI,s CorSTsl TEApE. fnm'
put az Tor the country 10 cans containing Z 3.
lon. Tor 81 q, second quality, :, ct'. per
For sale, Wholesale and retail, by WI,
may S-ruim n " 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

The OrrRAGgs Al BROWNSVILLE, Texas
By the arrival Of the steamship Arizona, at
New Orleans, on Monday, We have advices
from Brownsville, Texas, OF the 2nd instant,
as noticed in yesterdays Gazette. Cortinas
band of outlaws continue their depredations,
and threaten 10 destroy the town by fire.
On the 10Th ult.. thirty Of his men entered
the city, and fired one round. They were
dispersed by the artillery, aud fled. On the
Oath, one hundred and twenty men. with
cannon howitzers marched against Cortinas,
and drove the guard from his house. They
were, however, surprised by an ambuscade,
lost a cannon howitzer, and We're finally de-
feated, with four wounded and nine killed.
Cortinas lost two killed Curtinas after
wards sent a letter. demanding OF the clt'-
zens of Brownsville the surrender OF their
Sheriff, and other parties whom he wishes
10 punish, to save the town from destruction.
There was a general panic at Brownsville
the CITY was barricaded and trenches dug.
and an attack was hoarly expected II was
reported that after taking Brownsville, Cor
tinas intends to attack Braz"s. The mayor
Of Brownsville has sent An appeal to New
Orleans for hundred men, as the citl-
zens we're worn out. and the Hangers
had not arrived Sixty felons, VIII" had been
released from prison in Northern Mexico,
had joined the guerilla band. and were deva>-
tating the country.
A partv of one hundred mems being raised
in New Orleans % go TO Brownsville by the
steamer Arizona, 10 the aid Of the luhabl-
tants Of that place against the outlaws. \
conducta, with S3,0O0,oOo, was expected at
Metamoras from the interior of Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
The Scientific American states that thel

The Scientific American states that there
are in the city of New York about 100000
smokers, each using two cigars daily, max
100000 cigars every day. These, at an ave
r.ra of four cents each. make the enormous
cum Of $4,000 daily consumed IN smoke,
in New York alone. There are some 500
100000 cigars manufactured IN that city
annually, which, at the same price, amount
to $36,O0e,0O0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 10. 1851

THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 10. 1889
The IIARPER'S FERRY CoN>rIR,T"RS. The
trial of Copeland was concluded at Charles
town, Va, on Saturday evening, the charge
Of treason having been abandoned rs III the
case of the negro Green. lie was found
guilty of murder and melting slaves to N
surrection. On Monday morning, the prl-
soner Stevens was brought into Court. and
while Jury were being empanelled. the
case was brought to close by q despatch
from Gov. Wise, received by Mr. Hunter,
suggesting that Stevens be handed over to
the United States authorities Tor trial. Al
ter reading the dispatch, Mr.. Hunter in
formed the Court that he had III his passes
sion a large number of important letters and
documents duplicating III the treasonable
designs Of the prisoners, Il large number ot
prominent citizens Of the Northern and
Western States, which would be mad" pub
lie on the trial of Stevens before the United
States Court The prisoner gladly accepted
the proposition that he be handed over to the
United States authorities, and was remandrd
TO prison. The jury were discharged. rue
trial Of Stevens on the charge Of treason will
take place before the United States Circuit
Court which will meet Ut Staunton, Va.
The case will no doubt hr finally taken I"
the Supreme Court Of the United States and
lead TO the adjudication Of many important
points in relation to the crime OF treason.
The Grand Jury having on Monday found
a true bill against Capt Cook. he was brought
out for trial on Tuesday morning. \ jury
was empanelled, when Mr.. Hunter read in
open Court full confession, written by Cook,
giving the details Of the conspiracy. Mr.,
Harding made the opening address, and the
case was probably given 10 the jury yester-
day morning.
w. n. Palmer, one of the alleged liarpers
Ferry insurgents, has been arrested at Mem
phis, Tenn, on the requsitlon OF Governor
Wise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

1t is thought that x-Senator Pearce will
be again restored to the Senate of the Uni
nted States, by the Maryland Legislature
alapt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

Senator Sumner, of Massachusetts, 1t IS
..;a. il shout to resign his seat in the 7. ).
Senate, and, it is said. will marry and reside
in England. Gov Banks will it is thought
sucoeed him in the U. 5. Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
The MOrtara Case.

All the efforts Of Sir Moses Montctiore and
the Deputies of the British Jews having
proved Intellectual in obtaining the restora
ZION Of the child Mortara to its parents, II
committee of gentlemen on behalf Of British,
Christians have drawn up Il protest which
has been privately circulated and extensive.
ly signed, and !. copy forwarded 10 the
French Ambassador. 1t declares the act
"rrpulsivc to the instincts of humanity. and
in violation of paternal rights and authority,
~ recognized in the laws and usages of all
civilized nations, and, above all, III direct op-
position to the spirit and precepts Of the
Christian religion" The names of the
Archbshops Of Canterbury, Dublin, and
York: OF the Dukes of Beaufort, Cleveland,
Leeds and Wellington; Of the Bishops OF
Bath and Wells. Carlisle. Durham. Ely; of
many influential members of Parliament.
and Of large majority Of the Bishops and
clergy, and influential laity Of the kingdom.
are attached to the paper, making 1t no un-
important exhibition Of opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

SuBsISTENcE.- The prospect is. that bacon
and other hog products will be cheaper, du-
ring the winter. than they are at this time.
Flour and butter will not vary much from
present prices. Corn zeal is coming
down." but will mol be qs low IS it was be-
fore the advance, until another crop Of corn
is secured Groceries have a downward ten.
dency. Apples are selling at reasonable
rates, but will advance as Christmas ap
breaches, the receipts being five times less
than those Of last year to this date Don't
speculate.-Rich. Wing.
MEyENBERG'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

Four one thousand dollar bills on the
Commercial Bank Of Canada We're lost in
Montreal on Monday. There are only eight
bills of that denomination out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

The whole amount Of State taxes collected in
Alabama, does not amount to million OF dol
lars per annum. In Virginia, it exceeds
four millions. The ditferenceis, the railroads
in Alabama are nearly all paying institutions.
In Texas. the State taxes amount to mere
trlhe. The public lands belonging to the
State are gradually sold, and thus supply
the means upon which the State Government
is administered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

The Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun says Nothing has occur
red to render the San Juan question scarce
of difficulty between this country and Eng
land since the note Of Lord John Russell
asking explanations on the subject. The
rumor, therefore that the question has aS-
snmed grave aspect Of late. must be IN,
founded. The dispatch which was sent
from the Secretary Of State 10 Mr.. Dallas
in reply to the demand Of the British minis,
ter, is said to have been very long aud arSu,
mentative. This fact is sufficient to show
that it was not a reply to anything Of DIS
Agreeable or disrespectful character \ re-
piy to any imputation Of bad faith would have
been very brief. Time has not been allowed
for the rejonder Of Lord John Russell, and
the surmise that Mr.. Dallas will retire III
AuH, is wholly gratuitous. England has her
hands full, and will not quarrel with rs Tor
. thousand San Juans."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

The anticipations which have been express
sed that the long delay necessary to really
fit the Great Eastern for sea. would prevent
her departure for America either during this
month or the next, have thus far been reallz-
ed. AT board meeting, held at the ship. ut
Holyhead, on Wednesday afternoon. the date
of departure for America was postponed sths
die, and orders were given that all money
paid for passages to the U. ). should be re-
turned. At present no time can he hxeu lor
the Transatlantic voyage until good progress
has been made towards fitting out the snip
ia thorough sea going completeness "A work
which we need scarcely say. will involve CON
siderable time Though some dlsappoint-
men. may possibly be felt in Eng land, and a
good deal more in America. at this indefinite
postponement yet on the whole the directors
have taken prudent course Tor both tue
passengers and shareholders, IN thus, as lar
rs is in their power, placing the first real
VOYAGE beyond the chance OF mishap OF short
coming Of any kind. It's now almost GER
tain that the vessel will not start Tor the Uni
ted States this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10
'MrxIrlrAI ELECTIONS

DETROIT, Nov. S.--Bnhl, Republican, has
been elected Mayor by 500 majority. The
Aldermen.
CHICAGO, Nov. S.--'rhe city and county
election passed off quietly to-day. The vote
polled does not exceed half otthat east ut the
last municipal election. The city gives a
Republican majority Of 6l5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

FlRE-LoS> OF LIrE.-'I'he dwelling house
at Gcrmanna. near Fredericksburg. in which
the post office was kept, was totally destroy
ed by fire on Thursday week 4 small
amount "f money, postage stamps and mail
in the office were burnt. The house was uc-
cupird by DR.. Ilalr'> family, including his
wife, children. and servant woman and
child. The fire caught i'll an upper room
occupied hy the woman and child. The
child was destroyed. and tn" others barely
escaped with their liycs-fitd. NrwS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

On Monday night a fire occurred in the
store of j. A. Gibson, Atlanta, ia, commits
sion merchant. when four or five kegs Of
powder exploded, blowing out the entire
front If the building killing Levin 5. Blake,
and wounding several persons severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

The British papers are talking of another
expedition to the Arctic regions, in hopes
that some of the stragglers of Franklin's
party may be yet found surviving. There
seems very little to Justify such hope
Three overland expeditions similar to the
one proposed have already gone over the
ground, and Capt. McClintock, who discoy-
cred the remains Of the Franklin party, is
of opinion that none survive, rs even Esqul-
maux cannot live i'll that part Of the country
where the expedition persisted. Apart from
the prospect Of saving life. there is but little
to rec mmend slch expeditions. All that 1t
is likely can be known Of such regions geo
graphically has been found out hy the many
expeditions already made 70 that part Of the
globe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

There were twenty-three deaths in Norfolk,
Va during the month of October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

The Reform Central Committee Of Bal
tmore, in surrendering their trust, have is
sued an address to the people Of that city, in
which they undertake to explain the causes
of defeat and of the late violent scenes at the
polls. In conclusion, after advising pro-
test against certificates Of election to the
persons claiming to be elected, they suggest
an application to the Legislature, for the fol
lowing enactment:
First OF a registry law
Second OF a law providing for the APP
pointment, by Commissioners selected by the
Legislature, Of proper Judges and Clerks OF
Election.
Third. Of g considerable increase in the
number voting precincts.
Fourth Ofan entire reorganization OF
the police who should be appointed, As in
the city of New York, by Commissioners
selected BY the Legislature, and paid by the
Treasurer Of the State out of money derived
from taxes to be levied on the city. The po-
lice should be selected without regard to par
"; and should be enlisted fora period of five
wears, subject to removal for misbehaylor."
The recent developments in respect to the
Morocco mbroglio, are highly important
On the one hand, we hear that the allied
forces of Spain and France were on the point
of opening the war, Spain to attack both
BY sea and land, while in cooperation with
this movement French force was TO cross
tic frontiers between Algiers and Morocco.
Great Britain, on the other hand, dreading
the issue of a partition of the Moorish En-
pire which would leave in possession of the
strongest the most valuable portion OF the
spoiS, the opposite coasts of Gibraltar, trem-
bles for her Mediterranean rule. Lord Pal
merston it is said, has declared to the
French Ambassador that England would
not suffer Spain to occupy both sides OF the
Straits of Gibraltar, that she would oppose 1t
hy force, and that his Cabinet would make the
question European one. The Morocco I'M
broglo is but another OF those clouds which
from time to time obscure the political hori-
zon of Europe. and which may pass away
harmlessly, or gather volume and burst out in
Il fearful storm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-10

GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND COAL
" We are prepared to turni-h cargoes Of thi.
superior article deliverable at this place
noyl WM H. FOWLE son.