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

T0PARTNERSHIP.-W have this day FORM
~ ed a copartnership under the name and style
of ALBERT W. GRAY CO., for the purpose of
conducting the COMMISSION and FORWARD
ING BUSINESS, in all its branches. We have
leased that large threestory frc-proof brick ware
house. On the northeast corner of King and Water
streets, opposite Mcssrs. Gray, Miller & Co. We
will keep stock Of GROCERIES, PLASTER,
SALT, FISH, GUANO and SEEDS, suitable for
the wants of the farmers and Mill owners. We
will pay particular attention 10 the forwarding OF
Goods committed to our
ALBERT W. GRAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

WHITE MUSTARD SEED, Celery Seed, All
w spice, Pepper. Ginger, Canary Seed, Cloves,
Turmeric, Mace, and Cinnamon received and for
sale by PEEL, STEVENS i co,
sep corner King and Alfred streets.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Cotton Statement.

The receipts Of cotton in Charleston for the
past week were, by railroads 1850 bales by
water and wagon 257 bales-toge,her 1887
bales-corresponding week last year IL ,545
bales.
The exports from Charleston for tho snme
time were. to foreign ports 5.O73 bales coast
wise ,790 bales-mnk ing the Total exports Of
the week 1858 hnes and leaving on hand a
stock of 67, PAS bales. inclusive of 9.66S hnles
on shiP-bour,l not cleared, aga inst stock Of
39.495 bales. and ll,3l5 bales on ship board
same time last yenr.
The eaIes in ChHrl-ston during the past week
amounted to ll,n00 bnles. nj prices ranging
from l.t to l3.
The total receipts at all The ports during the
pnst week amounted to 6n,573 bales. nyn inst
69.250 bales. received during the snrne period
Inst year. The total receipts at all the ports
since the lst "fSeptenIher. amount to 3,362,32U
bales. against 2.5s2. .4I0 up to the same dates
last year, showing an increase this year Of
77G.9lO bales.
The exports to Great Britain UP to the latest
dates. amounts to .353 o. showing an increase
Oh the exports to that country last year Of 1T,
49o bales. The shipments to Northern ports
show an increase of 373,5D3 bales from the
| shipments Of last year
| The stock on hand and on ship board at al
| the ports up to the latest dntes amounts to
| 73l 664 bales, being 5O.472 bales more than
| the stoek on hand at tho corresponding date
last year.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
The Echo Prisoners.

wo learn by our Charleston exchanges that
the jury Who were charged with the trial Of
the crew Of the Echo. for n violation of the Act
of Congress prohibiting the Slave Trade, have
brough: in verdict of arq"ittal These are
the same prisoners it will he rrcolected against
whom a Grand Jury at Columbia failed to find
an indictment. and for whom quite learned
argument was made under motion to dis.
charge them from imprisonment. The Court
refused the motion. and remanded them for
trial at Charleston where the trial has just ta-
ken place before Judge Wayne and Magrnth,
in the Circuit Court. The prisoners were pros.
eeuted hy Mr. Connor. the District attorney
and were ably defended by Msssrs. Gregg,
BsllinRer. Spr"tt and De Trsville. whose
speeches ars' reported At length. From the
evidence given. We suppose no doubt could
have existed in the minds Of the jury Of the vi
o,a:ion OF the law by the prisoners. They were
taken in the very act, and with the unlawful
booty in their hands and the verdict Of The
jury shows how difficult il is to enforce Law
which is rspugnent to tho general sentiment o.
tho community.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
The Calhoun Monument Association.

The Officers Of the Association propose hay.
ing Florvl Fair on some early day in Nav
next. and request the ladies' Of Abbeville (the
birthplace Of the lamcntcd Calhoun) 10 aid
them in furnishing donations for the Fair to
be ready by the lst Of May anl left with Mrs
Annn Moore this Village who will have
them cent with the names of the donors. Ar
ticlrs of any kind or money, will he thankfully
received. The following is the Circular Of the
Association:
ThcOt'ic.rs and Members Of the Ladies' Cal.
houn Monument Asso"IntInn. animated hv nh
enr mes, desire to carry out To completion the.
great object for which they were organized
and believing that the people of City aud Stat.
approve anil will susi IN heir undertaking. are
ohliyc.l To look beyond the Annual C"nrIhu-
tinns of Members. for the material aii, whcI,
can nlone conduct them T." n prosperous issue.
They hnve therefore determined To have II Flo.
raj Fair. in aid nf their resources on some ear
lv day i'll May next.
The under sgrcd. in behalf Of the Association
would request von TO unit. with them in this
noble work of doing honor t" Cnr"lina's Great
est Son, and hy your personal rxvrlions to MS
-st in securing the success of the Undertaking
Donations of handw"rk. refreshments, an,l
flowers are earnestly solicited.
P.eSid nt-AIrs George Robertson.
Vice Pr,sidcnts-Alrs. John u Flu3l. Mrs
II. W. Counor. Mrs. Henry Wisfail. Mrs II. Y
Gray.
Corresponding !Srcrctaries.-Miss F. N. Blam-
yer MISS l.. l.. Porter.
Recording Secrctary-Sliss VI. C. Grcensbo-
| rough.
Ireasurer.-Mrs. NJ. \ Snnw,len.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
The Camden Court.

The Camden journal in noticing the pro-
ceedings Of tho Court at that place aud the lc-
gal talent which was employed in the leading
cases Of the term. pays high compliment to
the ability Of Judge Warilaw the presiding
Judge:
Our Court closed on Saturday evening hav-
ing occupied the entire week. Very few cases
of special interest were trcd-ihe only onea.
and those which engaged the largcs, shnre OF
lime and attention. were Mckenzie, CnAow &
Co. VS.. Edwin Barnes. late Sheriff, and S. $.
Farrnr 4 Bros. VIZ. the sn,ne.
Hon. F. J. Moses and w. l.. DePnss. Esq.
represented the Plaintiff. and Messrs kcrsha W
Shannon. aud Taylor. the Defendant.
These suits were instituted against The de
fcndnnt for the escape of prisoner who was
lodged in jail for debt. at the suits of the sew,
ernl parties named above ns plaintiffs The
cases occupies. at least half of the time of the
Court and ciicited considerable interest among
the outsiders
No case, for several years. has been argue,
| in our Court with greater ability, on either
sile than this aud, we nre sure that none
have required nicer discrimination and sounde,
Judgment. There were some points of most
delicate character. and these were discussed
with IN ability which could hardly hvve beer
| surpassed anywhere.
The presiding Judge exhibited grent lcga
| ing the opinion that. in many prominent points
Judge Wur1law has few equals. aud sn
perior.
The verdict Of the Jurce in the cases gnv,
the Plaintiffs SIP 25-just enough 10 carry
costs.
An appeal has been taken by the Plaintiff
Attorneys.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Frighttul RUNAWAY.

We regret to announce that ON Monday last.
as our esteemed young townsman J. Fraser
Livingston waI proceeding to the Railroad De
pot in carriage drawn by newly purchased
pair Ct spirited horses. one Of them became
alarmed by the unfastening of trace, and: :com.
munica,ing his fright to the other. they both
dashed off in q run. overturning the carriage
and throwing off Mr. Livingston and the ne
gro man who was driving The carriage pass
ed over the body Of Mr. Livingston, bruising
him severely and inflicting intense pain. He
was quickly removed to Judge "nrdlaw's resi-
dence near which the accident occurred and re-
ceived all the attention which kind symputhi.
zing friends and relntives could give Wo nre
glad to learn that his injuries are not regnrds ed
by his physician to bs of dangerous charac-
ter and that he is daily improving. The negro
was badly bruised but is also doing we'll. The
carriage was made perfect wreck. being
dashed to pieces by the frightened animals in
their efforts to extricate themselves. The es-
cape was truly remarkable. and affords mat
ter Of congrar uation.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Advertisements.

We direct attention TO the advertisement of
fresh arrivals al the we'll known establishment
of Messrs. Branch. Allen l. Edwards OIL Granite
Range. These gentlemen have lately received
large additions to their fine stock, and have
now on hand an excellent assortment Of Drugs,
Chemicals. Books. fancy and miscellaneous ar
t;clss. They are the agents for the salo Of su-
execute promptly all orders entrusted to them.
Mcssrs. Jordan t& McI.auchlin advertise this
week "lyon's Magnetic Powders. and the "Ci ier
man Vegetable IIor.e Powders" at the well
known s:gn of tho Golden Mortar" Grant.
Range Give them cnll and you will find
them prepared to satisfy any demand in theil
line Of business Their stock is very complete
and select.
Mr. A. A Williams present still further at
| fractions at his well known and popular estab
| l,.hmert.
See the advertisement Of the Georgia. Rich
mond Factory. This Factory is well known te
the citizens Of our District. and has been go vel
pa,ronz-i by them. TINT mere reference te
tho advertisement " i'll be sufficient.
Mr.. Thomns Taylor Of IIoncn Path offers q
reward for the apr ehension Of his runaway
slave.
Mr.. John Smith Of Laurens. advertises 70,
ealc !, 400 bushels Of very superior lime.
500 the notice Of the Cavalry Muster,. by
Col j. T. Burr-s. the Governors Proclama
| ton: the sale Of valuable negroes. hy thu
Commissioners, and other advertisements.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Now York and Baltimore,

The New York Empress. Of the eth instant.
contains the following:
Murder is crime happening in other COM
nnunities as we'll as our own; but we fear New
YORK 10 abont the only city IN the univers. in
which the murderer is permitt-d-on prnci-
pc. ~ It wers-to 20 scot free. Ifth-ra b.. an.
other city where six,y.four murder. can hs
psrpetr.ted in single Year. ana not one of
the Phrdetrators be punished. we have yet to
bear Of it.
Policemen are shot down in Baltimore as
veil as in this oty hut there is this differ
snes-ths people of Baltimore do not permit
shoss who shoot policemen. or any body .l,s.
10 60 unpunished. The murderer there is quito
certain of his reward. How different thu cas-.
here Who has been suspended Ivy the nsck
for killing policeman Anderson, an honest and
faithful officsri Not Csncemi. nor any one
slse. That murder occurred two years ago
snd yet the murderer, though hs has been. and
now il. in the custody of tbs law, is not hung
Crops and Corrie, At Baltimore. for doing tn.
spms thing scarcely three months ago. were
hsngsd ysststdsy. Crops, too. said it wa,
right that he should die.
.LstNsw York but initiate the example 50,
Der By hes sistsr city Of Baltimore. In oths,
wsrds. Let har execute the laws and this me
tropolis will cesse ID be refuge and q hidip.
t,lase for the murderer mud ra.,..n."
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22

We had the pleasure Of feasting our eyes q
few days since with the sight Of a mess of ear
~ peas, which were sent as present to a
young friend in this place by Mrs. Wm.
Smith. from her early garden at Smithville.
The peas were large and fully ripe. and give
evidence of careful husbandry. fostering
showers. and genial soil. These were the
first that we have seen. though Mrs. Smith and
family. we hear, have beon f.asting upon them
for ten days past. As to tasting the vegetable
we have that Pl' asnre still in anticipation. a.
we have not had even Beau Brummel's fortune
to cat "a single pea" this season.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Tho Sickles Trial.
WASHINGTON. April l3
HH HPFe
Attorneys.

Mr.. Carlisle answered. T." day the positions
of Messrs. Graham and Brady. who yesterday
offered in evidence the Statement of Mrs. Sic
kes. MIR. Carlisle contended that the evidence
was only admissible under on allegation "fnb,
aolute insanity. lie said that whenever the
defence put in such plea. the prosecution was
ready to meet it. He objected to Mrs Sick.
les statement, fl rst. because it is the work of
the prisoners wife don. in his presence. As a
general rule A wifi. cannot be n witness for or
against her husband Mr.. Carlisle cited cases
where Judge Craw ford refused to allow a wife
to testify against one Jointly indicated with
her husband. Second. the statement wns oh.
jccted to because where parties cannot be wit
nesses their declarations cannot be admitted.
Mr. Carlisle also held that the lapse Of -igh
teen hours afforded sufficient time for a man to
cool under such a state of circumstances The
defence thinks thnt lifetime would he ton
short. Mr.. e.. said there were two classes in
the community. One class may lie liable tn
| moral insanity. and it is a numerous class
but more numerous class would be qnite ga f.
from any danger OF moral insanity. To i'm.
pute insanity to n man nurtured in brothels, a
| man fam ilisr with adultery asa plnything. ID
monsi rous: : but il insisted on, in this case, il
opens up the previous history Of the accused
Judge Crawford decided that he could see nc
difference between evidence going to show the
| innocence Of accused or to show that his mnt
| was 'diseased. The declarations of wife or Q
husband stand on the same fopting as if testi
mony was offered in Court. The Court is very
! clearly Of opinion that the abatement is no
| evidence holding that It would have dele
| terous effect upon the relation Of husband an'
wifs.-Speeial Dsspateh to the NeU York 7snsa
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
A Touching Scene.

The Washington correspondent ofths New
York Rernid' writes a. follows:
"a striking demonstration Of female senti-
ment here took plnce last nj ght, when George
Sickles. father Of the prisoner. was surprised
by q visit at his hotel Of soine twenty ladies.
who came in body to express their sympathy
for his son. and to say Tint il he thought it
would give any c"mfort,o The accused, they
would lily present Themselves. with many
more, =: the Cnurt House. The person at the
head Of the depuiation was a venerable woman
of s.me tlrsr-scors years. and she used The
strongest expressions of commiseration for the
prisoner. I'VE demand his discharge" she
said, " on hehalf of our sex" Let him BIZ coll
victed, aud the llhertne obtains new license.
Let him he vindieated, aud virtue requires no
new guarantee"
Mr. Sickles. Sr.. made q feeling acknowledge.
mont in reply to this novel but touching dis-
play Of good and virtuous sentiment by ladies
in this community. HI said he would not
TAX upon himself The responsibility ofanswer'
ing their inquiry. but he would make known
to his unfortunate son this spontaneous act OF
sympathy by band of noble women. and he
was surs it would be most grateful to his feel
ings. '".'
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
The Now American Cyelopoedia.

In recent number Of our paper we noticed
the reception Of the e fth volume Of this work.
from the agents. Messrs. Branch. Allen & Ed.
wards, and more attentive examination has
impressed us more and more with the interest
ing and valuable character Of the work. Each
volume contains about 500 pages. beautifully
printed on fac PuPer. and on clear type. and
is gotten up n the best style Of the Appletons
Among the contributors to the work are
many of the first inteliects Of this country and
Eurore-rnen Of deserved eminence in their
r.spective departments, and whose names are
a sufficient guarantee Of the value of their
contributions. No one can look over the list
Of contributors appended to the last volume
without being impressed with the variety and
richness Of tho resources which are made avail.
able in the preparation Of the work. With
the issue af each volume, the work seems to
increase in interest and it has received the ell
coIniuns of the leading Journals of The country
for its comPrehcnsvencss. accuracy, Impair
tinlity, conciseness and clearness.
Five volumes Of the work have already been
published, and these embrace q wide range o
subjects. comprising we'll diycstcI articles up
on tho most interesting topics Of literature
science, history and biography. The bingrnph
| ical contributions very full and satisfactory
written in discriminating, liberal nnd
| truthful spirit-ns for instance in the article.
| on Brownson, Chalmers. Calvin. Calhoun, Cia,
! and others Tho articles upon the varou
branches of natural history. physical ant
geographical science are written with grea
fullness of research and accuracy of learning
whilst subjects ofhis,oricnl unl antiquarian in
| tcrcSt receive their due share Of attention.
The work ia truly an American publication
and il truly invaluable to our citizens from
the fuilness of its information upon all sul,-
j"c1s pertaining to our country and it's ins,,u
liona. We commend the work to the cordia
patronage "f our readers.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Gov. Gist and the Pardoning Power.

a correspondent Of the Newh.rry Rising
Smn IN reply to various journals of the State.
which have commented with some severity up
the course of the Governor IN committing
the capital pun ishment of Hays. who was con
victed of the murder Of Colin Cnmphell-prr.
scnts n view sf the cxtcnuating circunst ances
Of the case which induced the Governor to in
terpose the Executive clemcncy. We make
the following extract:
Ilavs was con nvic:ed of the murder of Colin
Campbell. n Youth whom he probably never
saw before the night Of the murder. He hal
no malice auuIns, young Campbell. though tn.
law implied such. H. was lnl.urng under that
species of madness which does not EXCUSE. indu.
cc1 10y the liquor Of the sailor h"nr'ling houses.
when meeting Campbell and others. words
Were spoken and an a:fray c!iSur'i. Hays. stri
king at his supposed assassin with All open
knife, struck The un"tleudlnE Campbell, and
killed him almoSt INSTANTLY. On tr.ai. the "vi.
dcnce OF his identity wis mt full and satiSfac-
tory. AMI much was rliciled that might have
mitignied the rIg"r "f the verdict. 1t us vi
sit him in his cell nfrr Sentence uf death WAS
passed upon hn-what is his conduct there :
L. it that of one wanting in social duty, whose
bosom is barred 10 all the finer feelings and
generous impulses OF noble nnturcf No, not
aL al, we find him rather one whom MS
fortune not criminal nIld ma licinus intent. had
brought to II fclon's d"on. lie is too. deeply
l'cniten,-arqnirscng in the justice OF his SELL
tcmcc-vir!ling willing ohcirnce t" the COM
mnn:ls of the law. in 40 fnr that when the bur
ylnr F"s.c aud other fcIlow. prisoners broke
Jail. Hays absolutely refused TO escape with
them but determined resnuteIy to rcinai''
and abide his fate. He give, too. the timely
information which resulted in their being r.
turned to confinement. Was there nothing
prai-eworthy, nothing neritorious. in this al
most self sacrificing and rnre exhibition of ths
sense Of Of nn obligation to obey lawful nu
! Ihori,yf You may search and research the
dark catalogues of crimes and criminals. and II
will he in VAIN {: for you will not find an ex
ample Of n Condemned wretch. with the doo
of escape opened to him nthe dead hour OF thu
night, without improving that opportunity.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Our Exchanges.

Several Of our exchanges have Of lsts sxhib,
tied signs of Improvement and given evidence
Of increasing prosperity.
The anderson Gazette begins a new volumn
with new head, and various other improve
ments. and boasts now a subscription list OF
1900 subscribers .-
The LaurcnSuilze Herald has also donnci a
new head. and new dress of type. and e1hi-
bits various marks of improvement. We con-
gratulate our brethren upon these evidences OF
prosperity. and trust that they may ever con.
tinue. We miss indeed tho cold familiar
faces" of the past, but o smiling faoe is always
welcome
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
The Southern Rights Dragons.

This fine volunteer corps, according 10 pre-.
vious notice, held their Annual Tilt on Satur.
day last. in the Old Field between the Village
md the Upper Long Cane Church The day
was quite pleasant, and there wns excellent
turnout of the company aud good Attendance
cfrpectators on the occasion. The company
hns lately been thoroughly recognized, and is
now composed Of the very best material-gal-
liant spirits. full Of youthful srdor aud military
enthus asn. Iii well differed and we'll equip.
ped. and with It's showy uniforms, and spirited
steeds, presents quite brilliant appearance.
The commissioned officers are Capt J. W. Per
rim lat. Lieut.. J. f. Livingston. jr. Cd. Lieut..
l.. Il. Russell 3D.. Lieut.. w. G.. Moore,
with Scrs't d. MCLAUGHLIN, ms the Orderly.
The prize was beautiful silver cup, provi
ded by the officers of the company and to DO
awarded to the victor in three tilts-''the pas
sage of arms" consisted in striking down n
wooden head and bearing off the point of
the sword suspended ring. Gen. Smith the
former captain of the company acted as the chair
man of the committee ofjudges, and our wor-
thy Sheriff, Joseph T. Moore, as Marshal Of the
day, and they both entered into the spirit Of
the occasion with characteristic enthusiasm
First came dashing charge Of the whole
troupe which served M prelude to the exer-
ciscs Of the tilt proper. THIS was really excl
ting. and gave us an idea Of what such charge
| might be rs at Bnlaclnva, amid theSboom ing Of
cannon, the waving Of banners, and the NOV
| ingsof columns. Then ench of tho "four and
twenty knights" as his name was announced
entered the lists. and putting SPURS to his steed
contended with might and main for the VIC
| tors wreath.
| Upon the conclusion of the third round, tho
judges announced that there was tie between
Lieut.. Russell! and Private VIM. McCor,!, which
mnde a new trial Of SIX i'll necessnry-and aftor
II fresh encounter of three additional rounds
the prize was finally awarded I" private Me.
Cord The judges referred also in compliment
iary terms to tho performances Of Serg't ID.
MCLAUGHLIN and Lieut. ". c. Moore.
Upon the conclusion of the Tit, it was nm
noSinced that the Marshal JOS I. Moore woul
presentto the company prize ofa silver cnl
| to DO contended for at the next annual l, lit
| This announcement was received with three
cheers, and the public spirited donor recoivet
the hearty thanks of the company.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Anecdote of Bishop Capers.

A correspondent sends US the fol owing an.
ecdnte of Bishop Capers. illustrating as we'll
his acuteness of observation. as his genial TEN .
Ter and sympathy with the young:
Ar. Editor: Many Of your readSs know
that together with the most eminent piety Bis.
hop Capers united disposition genial and
sometimes even almost jovial. especially when
in conversation with the youthful. Several
wears ago. having done the guilty act desert.
bed hollow. Bi.lrop C.. turning around to an az.
ed friend laughncly said. ~ hav. never seen
the young man who after meeting, ayoung lady
did not Immediately take aslook sc Ehiinse II in 4
mirror if practicable" Mr.. Editor. # ou no
tics. think yonr obssssation ills6nhrm ths
the truth of the remark. NJ
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-22
Tho Mexican Sketches.

With the present number, We suspend Cor the
present the publication Of the "Incldrnts of the
Mexican Campaign" The press Of other engage
ments ha. prevented the author from contInu
ing them at present, hut he hopes at no distant
duy to resume his pen md Il" more ample JUS
'tice to tho s,irrng incidents ofthat ev-ntful
campa ign. Our readers, We think, have found
them very interesting. and will look forward
with pleasure to their continuation.