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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-10


active power OF the StateS And she had any facts in
her possession why did she communicate them the
committee before its dissolution by order of the Senate
There 10 some sort OF mystery about this also In con-
fair" is proper to state that the lady who thus ad-
dressed Senator o. b. Wheeler is the wife Of Marius
Schoonmaker, who resided In the city OF Albany during
the Of 1885, and at the time OF the passage Of the
Bridge bill husband Mr.. Sch o0nmaker, the faan.
cal auditor of the Central Railroad He subsequently
dischai ged Of the company for
which the public are perfectly familiar with. Perhaps
there living who knows more about the expen
diture of contingencies about these days than Mr.
Schoonmakcr. Did Mr.. o. b. Wheelers committee, or
che men who Z" were the committee" have any know.
ledge of the importance Of such a witness
Dr. Turner has succeeded in his BILL which appropriatee
cent Of the license moneys Of the State u his Bg
hamton Inebrate Asylum 30 far as the Senate Is con-
cerned has yet the ordeal of the House and the
scrutinzing eye In the executive chamber.
resolution was adopted by the Senate asking for the
opinion Of the Attorney General whether Senator Mande-
vile vacated his seat by applying for the Stuyvesan Pos
Office. This would not have been adopted had the ma
jorty made up their minds 10 Gust the General II now
himself and his contestant Nc. Wetnore, both DO re
warded for their trouble and expense In that receptacle
for all delinqueucies the immortal " supply bill"
Professor Mitchell having consented To take charge
inc Dudley Observatory, nj further contention between
the directors and stockholders contributors will now
cease, and II is high time the contest was ended
Governor Morgan's mansion was filed this evening
win invited guests In honor OF the return OF y
large number OF the Congressional delegation. Nearly
all the Central ana Western memkcs, upon their re-
turn home, were present The Governor did the honors
very gentecy and dispensed the creature comforts with
unboundcd beraity. The Governor receives everybody
with Tie most hearty welcome; aud those members
whose bills no vetocs leave his mansion with admiration
Tor the man, they cannot subscribe hts
exercising the Executive prcrogative."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
Naval Affairs.

WASHINGTON. April THE following
named officers Of the navy have received Or
ders to-day ~ follows Capt John b. Mont
gnmery to command the Pacific sYuadron;
Capt. VIM. lnman to command the African
squadron; Capt. e. X. Stribbling TO command
the East India squadron. Com. Mcintosh
to relieve Com. Stribbling in command of the
Pensacola yard. Capt John Rudd to COM
mand the steam frigate Lancaster; Capt. j.
A. Dornin to command the Hartford: Capt
Charles II. Bell to relieve Capt. DOrnin
in command of the Norfolk yard; Com. Muir
ray Mason to command the John Adams:
Com. John Calhoun to command the Ports
mouth, and Com. Vim. f. Hunt 10 command
the Levant.
Letters have been issued from the Post
Office department to-day inviting proposals
for carrying the mails between New York
aud San Francisco, and New Orleans and
San Francisco, from the Goth Of September
next to June 20, 1860. The bids must state
the number of trips, the routes, places inclu-
ded in routes, &c. Proposals must be az
companed with sufficient guarantees. and
must be in all respects satisfactory 10 the
Department.
A board for the final examination of the
graduating class of midshipmen of 1856 has
been ordered to convene at Annapolis on
the Goth inst. The board consists of the
following officers:-Captsns Henry II. Bell,
Franklin Buchanan and VIM. NJ. Giendy,
and Commanders r. F. Pinkney and John
Rodgers.
Gunner Vim. II. Hamilton, carpenter
VIM. D. Toy, and sailmaker Samuel Tatem
have been ordered to the Portsmouth, to re-
port on the 25th inst.
The destination Of vessels recently order
ed for sea is as follows: African squadron
the San Jacinto Constellation, Portsmouth
and Mohican. Pacific squadron-the Lam
caster, Wyoming, Narragansest and Levant.
East India squadron-the Hartford, John
Adams and Saginaw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
Parhalia or Mock Suns.

The Boston Traveller states that about
half-psst four o'clock in the afternoon Of
Saturday, the Cd instant, whilst the Sun
was shining rather family though cirrus
clouds, a luminous circle was suddenly form
ed at the distance from it of about fifteen
degrees and quite complete around it, al
though the prsmatic colors were brighter
in some parts of the circle than Others; but
where brightest they appeared as brilliant
as in the finest rainbow. Moreover on the
north and on the south sides of the circle at
the altitude of the sun. well defined mock
sun was seen and on the uppr part Of the
arch third, less perfect but all strongly
tinced with the colors Of the spectrum.
This phenomenon (which continued visi-
BILE about fifteen minutes, until the sun be-
came wholly overcast is not very uncommon
in some parts OF the EARTH but is seldom
seeD here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

The trial Of Sickles, in Washington. is
now going on regularly. We give the open
ing speech of the District Attorney. to show
the grounds taken by the prosecution. The
witnesses 40 far examined, detail the partic-
ulars of the shooting very much as they
were given at the time the homicide occur
red-and no new facts with regard to it,
were ELECTED, as far rs we remember, on
Thursday. The parties met, Sickles fred
three shots, Key fell after the second fire.
he attempted to escape from Sickles attack
called to him not to shoot him. &c. Af-
tor Sickles shot the FIRST time, Key threw at
him an opera glass. In addition to the
three shots fired. Sickles snapped the pistol
three times during the ARRAY. lie (Sickles)
said in the presence Of several of the witness
o. after the shooting, that Key had dishonor-
cd him, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
rELEaRAPHIc DISPATCHES.

NEW ORLEANS, April THE fire mention
ed in the dispatch yesterday, not only consum-
ed the lower Cotton Press, with 10000 hales
of cotton, but spread to the adjacent dwell
lings, and ragged with the greatest fury, de-
fving the attempts of the tiremen 10 check
it's progress. Four squares containing a'out
seventy houses, were destroyed \ snail
portion of the cotton was saved, and tho es-
innate of the loss So far is very nearly mil
lion. The damage is supposed to be well in
sured. Another destructive fire occurred here
to-day. A large warehouse, filled with pro-
duce, and FIVE other buildings were consumed
Loss 5000, OOO-mostly insured.
COLUMBUS, April 6.-The dry houses of the
Tub and Pail company Of this city were de-
stroyed by fire this afternoon. Fifteen per-
sons were scaded or bruised, two of whom
are badly injured. and it is supposed that
two others received fatal injuries. They
were standing on the platform, which Is
raised about fifteen feet above the ground
when the steam and heat confined inside sud-
denly burst open the large folding doors, with
an explosion Us if boiler had burst, and for
ced them Of the platform.
WASHINGTON, April THE name of the
Union newspaper is to be changed to Con
stitution.'
W. H. Winter, one of the principal con-
tractors for the capitol extension and other
public buildings, died here this afternoon.
Among the strangers in court this morn
ing were Horace Swami, Nd, brother-in-la law
of the late Philip Barton Key, and Mr.. Lar
man, an uncle of the late Mrs. Key.
CINCINNATI, April G.-The police commits
sioners resigned in Il body to-day, leaving the
appointment of the police in the hands of
the opposition officers elected on Monday last
This movement caused much dsappont-
ment TO the five hundred applicants for
places.
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 6.-Mr.
Lynde, democrat, has about 5000 majority
in this city for Judge Of the Supreme Court
The returns from the State show about the
same comparative party vote AS polled at the
last fall election. The result is considered
doubtful.
Chicago Ill, April 6.-The election held
in this State yesterday, for judges and clerk
Of the Superior Court resulted in the success
of the entire republican ticket by an average
majority of 1000 votes. The whole vote
cast was 900 less than at the March elcc-
ton.
kEoKrK. Iowa, April 1.-THE municipal
election held in this city on Monday, result
ed in the success Of Leighton. the republican
candidate for mayor, by $50 majority. A
majority of republican councilmen were also
elected.
BosroS, April 6.-The bill for the pur-
chase of the Hancock House has passed both
houses of the Legislature and received the
signature Of the Governor.
BosToS. April THE Cunard steamer
Niagara sailed yesterday for Liverpool. She
took out 10 specie list.
ArGus1a, April 6.-Last night this region
WAS visited by severe frost and ice, blight
ing growing vegetation.
MONTREAL, April 6.--The ice is still fast
in Lake St. Peter. Navigation will not be
open for week yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
The Winter and Spring in England.

4 London paper remarks of the Winterand
Spring Of 1853 in England
THE nightingale was heard in England on
the 18th of February. That is remarkable
fact. 1t has been repeatedly heard since: 81
that the declaration may he believed. over
the greater part Of the pasturage OF the king
dom grass has not ceased to be green through
out the winter, and the roses and honey
suckles put out shoots almost rs soon AZ their
latest leaves dropped. All the spring flowers
of our gardens welcomed open-eyed, the
coming Of March. The elm, Lombardy pop
lar. and thorns have burst their buds at the
very beginning of the month. while the will
low catkins have overhung the streams AS in
Anril
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
Right Moves.

The defeat of the Unconstitutional Bill in
the Assembly, by vote Of 80 to n, Is step
in the right direction. We appreciate the
result all the more since it was produced by
the unitsd American, Democratic, and Con-
servative Republican vote. When the Con-
stitltton is at issue there should be at most
not more than two parties-those who are
for it and those who are agaius. it. Massa-
ahusstts set . good example last week in re-
iectine q uiscalled Liberty Bill" and we
Are clad that obs branch in the New York
Legislature has followed it.-.Nep York Err
prsss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
ICON MUNICATLI
Seventh Congressional District.

A good deal has been said lately. by H.
friends Of one of the candidates tor Congrr''
in this District. about the unlairness vi ''ruL
ming in" Wing between two Democrat.
that rs the contest at present stands, II '
two pluck one" &c, &c. Now, we do ~
suppose for n moment that such argUT,rn',
are going to influence any right thlnAaS
man, even If they were correct: but the -,
is entirely different, and if there is any taD
pluck one" about il, the Wing caHdlIa;c q,
the sufferer. inasmuch rs he has TWO CENT?
men of different political faith pluckIGg %.
him all the time. Let Us. however, state he
case ~ it is, and then see what becomes u ne
argument about running in ~ Some tine
last winter. MIR. ShackcIivrd, a prOnIincr.
Democrat, who, for number vi years ri '"-
sented the Culpeper district in the State ; IL.
ate, and possesses the confidence ot ms party
announced himself Il candidate for Cunsgc'',
and at once set ont 10 canvass the Di'trI 70
In March last, the Wings vi the District, !"
Convention assembled, nominated Henry ".
Thomas as their candidate, which uouana-
ton has met the hearty approval ct th" part.
At later day, when Messrs. Sharh".i".b
and Thomas met ut BrentsyIlle, Mr.. Smith.
the late representative, wa, also there" ami
announced himself, for the first time, u c.tnI''
date for reelection. At the time Mr.. In"m"'
was nominated, there was, numInaiiy. but"H
candidate in the field, though it wa, srnr'
rally believed that Mr. Smith would again
run; and there was an abundance 81 TINE
for the Democrats had they chosen, to ha'r
called Il Convention and made a nUinIlIatl"H'
This, from causes best known 10 tbems"i'"-.
they have, So far, failed to do; and bpcau'" 81
this failure on their part ~ nOmtddis u cau"''
date, the Wings, for-ooth. are t. reInaIh q"r'
spectators Of contest between two oi th'f
opponents, and use no cXertipn wha'e'rf F"
rally their party, aud regain lie" ,"''''
macy in one district, at least, IN IL" N.d'''
which may be considered doubtful! a. F"
its political complexion, having given hr.
Plournoy decided majority. The N"7
party-tbe conservative party VI the Gun
try-re-organizing throughout The Wh'.'
countrv-in this District IL To remain l"''
sive, to Use no exertions To have put IN pFaa'
tice those principles iOr which they nav" -
long and 30 nobly contendei. and which We
yet hope to see prevail. Are the Wigs -
have no rights Are they to lay 7upiH',E
on their backs, and see their opponents wax
over the course, thus encouraging Democrat
and increasing its strength at the exTpe'-'
Of our own party? Are Wings to b" En-
tirely ignored, and not allowed 10 have
candidate, because the Democrats refuse .
have q Convention, and two gentlemen %.
that party choose to run? A. we have saLo
above, We do not think such futile srgumeun
ian have much weight; but it is right ths:
lhs people should know that the Two p!ucI
,ne" game is played by our politca, opp
amt. WulGo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
Virginia Exports.

We repeat that the Custom House statistics
do not exhibit Virginia in its proper light.
A very large portion q! the tobacco and -four
exported to foreign countries, from this port,
goes through the preliminary Of coastwise
shipment to Northern port there to take
the foreigu-bound vessels, and, with regard
to tobacco, certainly without changing ow-
ners. Her sister States of the South have
the advantage of her that they are farther
away from those Northern ports, and the
coastwise shipment not so convenient or
cheap; therefore their exports depart directly
from their harbors. Virginia, in truth,
stands more likely at the head Of the export
ing States. When the James River and
kanawha Canal is finished, she will so stand
on the tables Of the Custom House. with the
exception of New York, which is the expor-
ter for nearly half the Union. That Canal
will bring 50 large an amount of domestic
produce 10 the Virginia ports for shipment
abroad that ships will find ready cargoe, here
and will here come 70 seek employment.
Rtch. Uispdtch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
CrLPEpER G.. H.. March 18th. l>Ig

HENRY SHAcKELFoED, EsQ.-Dear SIR.
reply to your note of this date, have
| hesitation in stating that the meeting refer,
ed IA by YOU ~ being held At OakShadc a
the Spring of 1855, was strictly mrc,In.
the Know Nothing or American party az
was called. held, and controlled entirely B..
them. was invited, H. one of their >yr.,.
ers, and understood. from those who in,ir
me, that Gov Smith had been, or wuuiI 10,
invited. Ii was generally reported thai b..
would represent. Upon reaching the grama
it was announced that Gov. Smith ,huu.
speak first. Benjamin Howard Shack"iio'.
esq, should follow, and that should r.,-
the discussion.
Accordingly, Gov. Smith made tn" In.
speech, in which he warmly defended '.-
basis principles" of the American parry
whether he held copy Of them III hiN han.
or not, cannot distinctly remember; my lm.
preston is, he did. B. II. Shackrlford, e,a
followed, and remember thar h" rnmmcr.r.
his speech by congratulating himself and ;aa
people that the old party lines had been br-
ken down, and that he and Gov. Smith ,tu..
there on the same platform, and ady"ca',u.
the same principles. After MIR. Shackriion
had concluded. it being then latc in the after
noon. James Barbour, esq, eot up and ak.
leave 10 announce that n meeting ~ o."
Democratic party would be held at the ,aIa.
place II short time thereafter. when ar-..
ment and reason would be replied To- or,.i-
nation and invectiye" Mr.. Shackr.Ir.
then made some remarks which Mr.. Barino'
thought might be considered - rrhcr'Iu
him, and claimed the privilege of maxim
personal explanation. Lund calls wcr" 'h'n
made for me, accompanied 10y calI- tor Ba.
bour, on the part of the Democrats who wee
present, and scene of great confusion AMI
excitement ensued-Barbour claiming 'h"
privilege Of making personal exp Ianat' Do
and the Know NothIngs or Americans n,I,'-
ing that he had no right to be heard. a. u
was meeting Of their party. A. soon a. !
could make myself heard, stated that "a'
willing that Mr.. Barbour should b" above
to make the personal explanation be d"sir''i
and that did not wish to speak myself, -
it WAS then very late in the evening, AMI !
had an appointment TO speak in Warren
that night, which WAS some fifteen mi."'
distant.
MIR. Barbour was then allowed to pror'7i
with his personal explanations, AMI the me- T.
ing adjourned.
have thus replied to your interrogation
to the best of my recollection.
Yours, truly, g. d. GRM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

The News from Europe continues to look
pacific. The Emperor of the French, true to
his policy. advances to certain length, and
then looks for the next best move for him
self and his designs. If the Peace Congress
is held, he will try his hand at diplomacy
If be fails in his wishes, whatever they are,
in that Congress, he can resume his belliser-
eut attitude without detriment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

We have received copy Of the interest
ing special Report, made by Col. Francis Ii
Smith, Superintendent of the Virginia Mill
tsry Institute, on Scientific Education in
Europe, and communicated by the Board OF
Visitors of that Institution to the Governor
of the Commonw Col. Smith during
his late European tour. visited the most cello
brsted Scientific and Military Institutions,
and has embodied the results Of his informa-
ton and reflections in this Report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

The Southern Commercial Convention"
is now called. simply, the Southern Conven-
ton" A committee Of the last Convention
has issued an address urging the sending Of
Delegates to meeting to be held at Nicks-
burg, on the 9th of May The New Orleans
Picayune. the Georgia Federal Union, and
the Savannah Republican, advise, that, as
no good as yet come of such gatherings, but
rather evil, the whole affair he indefinitely
postponed. The National Intelligencer hopes
that if the meeting appointed at Vicksburg
in the month of May should ever be held, it
may, by the practical character Of its delibe-
rations, avoid the mistakes aud retrieve the
credit Of its predecessors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

SOMEWHAT CURIors.-C. ". White, esq,
while making survey in the upper portion
of this county. had occasion to run Il line to-
ward certain corner tree. The tree sup
posed to be the correct one wus found, but
the proper mark was not upon it. Mr..
" hite, however. bnde the aXcman cut into
the tree, and accordingly he did 30. About
six inches from tho outer surface were found
the figures, io2322, large, welltormed, and
perfectly distinct.
These figures were placed there seventy
odd years ago, upon what was then the outer
bark of the tree, by some one, who, at the
time, made the survey which Mr.. White was
now running over.
After this mark was put on, the bark closed
over it-sinking in and filling up the incisons
in such manner. that when two or three of
the chips were placed together, forming a
block ten inches in length. there were found
on this block-in raised lines and in Il revers
ed position the figures. 4'l22 When placed
before looking glass they resumed their
original position. The tree is large white
oak. Cumberland CiruiaA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

The 0akshade Meeting
CULPRPER, March

80 10 '-is' "'thi III ~.
DEAR SIR :-The following s;atcmor,
be as full reply to your interrosatog.
can give.
In the Spring of 1865. received 10.
signed by Thomas Hill. jr. HenryS $. IEa..
and, perhaps, by some other democrat. ,...
Little Fork. requesting me to BE- prn.rn. ..
meeting at Oakshade, which wa, =, D. 30
dressed. according to notice. by severe. ,..
tlemen invited by the American parry
compliance with this invitation, rora.-... -
the place of meeting. expecting To .ng...
the political discussion. When 49,.
there, between | ! and ~ O'clock. GOV. -
was speaking. At the close of hi, 49,.
the meeting adjourned for a COLLATION.. a,
had been prepared. During this rec. 81.
purpose of my visit was explaiu"l 3. .-.
American speakers and leaders. Iwq,,...
Informed that the meeting was control.
Americans-that they had speaker, %
to occupy the day, and declined To allow
place in the discussion. When the mo-.
re-assembled. Mr.. B. III. Shackc!trd -.
for several hours. Ia the meantime o.,
Democrats presen, had conferred ,ore.,.
and appointed a day in the succccdiu,w,,
for Democratic meeting at the zane =.
to be addressed by myself and other b..
cratic speakers. At the close of Mr. >.s
Chords speech, obtained permission To- g.
notice of this meeting. Mr.. Shackelf.rt
lowed this announcement by some rrm.-..
which ! regarded rs Objectionable. Whrr
claimed the personal privilege Of reply;n-
this part Of his speech, a clamorou, cal. 49,.
made for Mr.. Gray. was reminded tia.
had no right to speak in that meeting. n.
was onl y heard when claimed the risa, @,
personal explanation.
Your ob't. servant, jas. BASQUE
Henry Shackeliord. e>q.
was present AT the meeting alluded .
and concur in the above statement.
TuoS. B. kNy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

The political contest in this District gen
orally. is so animated. that probably, a very
large vote will be given at the ensuing cleo
ton. The larger the vote, the better we be-
lieve it will be for Goggin and Thomas
Whilst the Importance of electing Mr. Thorn
as to Congress, is seen and acknowledged
by his political friends, let all recollect, too,
that there is political duty to perform. in
working actively for the success Of the Wing
State ticket. fit is desirable to see ma
tional, conservative party organized, with
sound Wing principles, now is the time and
Virginia is the State. to make the first great
effort, towards that end. Mr.. Goggin is the
chosen leader under whom to rally. A
VI arm and active support Of him, can he en-
tered upon, irrespective of kindly feelings or
personal regard for his opponent. This is
political issue-made so, by the force Of cir
cumstances and the condition of the coun-
try. To elect Mr.. Goggin-or even to
increase the Wing strength in his favor,
would have favorable effect upon the
general politics of the country. 1t would
show the Black Republicans of the North,
that the only kind of opposition desir-
ed by the people, is a conservative, ma
tonal Opposition-not factious or sectional
one-and it would excite the South and ma
ny parts Of the North, to unite with that kind
ofopposition, for the good Of the mheie com-
try, and for the purpose Of securing again
patriotic, national administration, honest in
it, purposes and actions, and devoted to the
Rights of the States, and the Union Of the
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

The Washington Union says that Wis
consin, since she fell into Republican hands,
has secured pre-eminence in iniamy. -
And it adduces the proceedings of the State
Courts. and officers, &C.. in the case of Booth,
under the fugitive slave law, to prove its
assertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

Tho Lenox collection of Nineveh Sculp-
lures has been presented to the New York
Historical Society, and are now on e1hibi-
ton at the rooms of that Society. ltwas y
valuable and interesting present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09

A movement is making to cut of the south
srn portion of California, and uniting it
with Arizona, torn new State of the Union.