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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER EUROPA.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

U,LIr.x. Nov. 30.--The steamer Europa,
from Liverpool, ON the 10Th, arrived here to-
day.
The ratifcations Of the Zurich treaties
were to have been exchanged on the Dist IN
slant.
France has issued letters Of invitation to
European Congress, 10 the Powers who sign
ed the Vienna treaties, aud to three Italian
Powers. The Congress WAS expected TO
meet ut Paris, but no date was mentioned
The attitude OF the English and French
press is daily becoming more warlike. The
London Times calls on Napoleon to put an
end to the existing suspense.
The London Society Of Arts has inaugu-
rated a movement Tor u great Worlds Exhi-
bltion III 1867.
The Emperor Of France opposes Buoncom-
pagnies assuming the Regency OF the ltsl-
ian States.
II was reported that General Garibaldi
had resigned the command OF the army OF
Central Italy, and joined the Sardlnlsn
army.
Tax -Cotton-sales of the week A.
OOO bales, including 500 speculation and -
900 for export. The lower qualities we're irregu-
lar but generally lower. Sales on Friday OF o.
900 bales--closed duli Orleans fair &, Middltns
Il! Uplanis fair Y, middling7s. Stock at Liver
pool 81 200 bales, including 27O.O00 American.
Estimated sales Saturday 5000 bsles-closed dull.
Flour is quiet but hrm at 23s @2ss. Wheat
firm, advanced 2d.a3d. early in the week, but
closed quiet. Red IS. 3i.Gs los. 3D., white Vs., ID
~ lis ID. Corn dull aud offered freely at slight
decline. Yellow 32s @33s, white 35s @3Ss--
Some authorities say that wheat had advanced Id.
on the week. Curu had declined ID. on the week.
Con-ols g6Gl ?6l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
Clarke County Items.

The slaves, owned by DR. and C"l. ! ~
Cormick. Of this Country, WHO ha'r h''"
confined III jail for several days TOR having
expressed their minds too freely, had nii =
animation before the County Court on VIA.
day. One Of them obtained bail T. he
mount Of 81 500; and their cases hay" h''"
continued.
The Clarke Guards, Capt. Bowen, are near
ly all uniformed, and are beginning I" max =
handsome display. The COMPANY "'N
numbering about seventy men. i eAi'.'''-
to reach 100 shortly. .,
Dan'l W. Sewers. esq. deserves tn" ''I.s
Of General ~ no man has worked more i''''
fully and NOR successfully IN mu,tef'"s w
men aud money for volunteer coInr'">'
than he has done for the Clarke huHii.-
His whole soul seems 10 he enlisted ~ N''
cause.
On Saturday evening last, a httie %
about 3 years II age. son u Lieut.. "r''.
Asbby, Of Clarke County, Wa very
injured by being run over by colt ~ De-
ryyills.- Clarke County Conssredto'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
Proclamation.

Tn pursuance OF instructions from the Governor
Of Virginia, notice ia hereby given to all whom 1t
may concern, that, as heretofore, particularly
from now until after Friday next the ID Of Deceln-
Der, strangers found within the county Of Jefferson,
and counties adjacent, having no known and pro-
per business here. and who cannot give satisfac-
iory account Of themselves, will he AT once arrested
That on, aud for proper period before that
day, strangers and especially parties approaching
under the preicxt Of being present at the execution
of John Brown. whether by Railroad or otherwise
will be met by the military aud turned back or
arrested without regard 10 the amount Of force
that may be required to effect this. and during the
said period and especially on the 2nd Of December.
the citizens of Jefferson and the surrounding coun-
try are alphabetically warned to remain al their
homes armed, and guard their own property
Information received from reliable sources,
clearly indicstes that by SO doing they will best
consult their own interests.
No women or children will be allowed TO come
near the place Of execution.
Wa b TALLIAfERRo,
Mai. Gen. CON- troops.
s. BAssEIr FRtNcn, Military Sec'y.
THOMAS C. GREEN, Mayor
ANDREW HUNTER, Asst. Pros. Atty.
JAMES W. CAMPBELL, Shsrid
November 18th, 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

John 7. Bruno, esd, received note on
Wednesday, from young and tourlshing
commercial house of Baltimore, enclosing d
check Tor the handsome sum Of i've hun
dred dollars, with the simple remark that,
as kind Providence had prospered the bus-
hess OF the firm, they wished 10 share part
OF their good fortune with some OF those who
had not been 50 highly favored as themselves;
and they knew no better way of gratifying
tins desire than by making free will offer
ing 10 the treasury Of the Poor Association.
The West India mail steamer Trent. from
st. Thomas On the morning ot the 10Th ult.,
with the mails and % passengers Tor Cuba
aud Mexico, with about 800 bottles Of quick
silver. The health Of st Thomas was I'M
proving since the last dates, the inhabitants
aud authorities OF the city taking Increased
precautionary measures towards tnrth-rimg
the sanitary regulations ot the city The
weather hal been good.
Elias Howe, Jr., the lucky fellow who gets
S2o0. 900 year royalty on sewing machines
is one ot the oddities on Broadway. He
is the personage whom no pisiter To our city
can fail to see, dressed in Quarter-cut-cuat
white crayat and almost extlnguishrd under
Il gigantic hat which might have been the
companion Of the supernatural helmet IN the
Castle of Orantu.' Beneath this flows u
heavy stream of rich brown hair, reaching
to the shoulder blades, aud inviting people
behind 10 give it pull.
A horrible murder was committed last
Friday night at Woodsyille, New Hampshire.
Mr.. Frank Wright struck his sister II severe
blow III the back with II large knife. She
succeeded III making her escape, and with
the blood running down her b!ck, rushed
across the bridge TO Wells River, where help
was procured On returning 10 the house
it was found that he had murdered his wito
literally cut Eer open and taken out her
heart. lie was under the influence OF rum,
and was at once taken into close custody.
Thanksgiving day, 9th ult., the corner
stone Of the new Methodist Episcopal Church
at Bladenburg. Md, was laid with imposing
ceremonies. The opening ceremonies were
by Rev. DR.. l.. +. Morgan presiding elder.
Rev. Drs. Hamilton and Madall delivered
addresses and the cornerstone was laid by
the venerable Rev. Alfred Griffith Fifty
years ago thar veteran preached i'll Il dwelling
house which still stands in the village.
A carman killed companion in u fit OF
passion, ON the Sd of April, 1858. With
his wife and child he fled to Australia. and
II few days since returned to Cincinnati, with
the sole view of surrendering himself 10 the
authorities. lie says that success atten-
lol 4, NJ 4 l,,t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
Louloun County Items

The "IIilsborongh Border Guard, II CON
pany OF Rihemen, with as tiue utirers, aud
as noble looking priyates as can be found IN
any other company in the State, have been
ordered into the service Of Virginia by ten.
eral Rogers, and have been upon constant
duty ever since They have been securing the
Short Hill and Blue Ridge Mountain tr some
days. Sutscrip tion lists are out in the hands
Of influential gentleman tor the purpose Of
aiding in unitormlng them according 10 law.
Capt. ShreeSe's Company Of Cavalry, de-
tailed for service on the border 81 thu Coun
ty, are now guarding with slgIIant care, tho
bridges and landings along the Potomac aver
The Loudoun Guard Capt Trhbs com
manding have like wise been on drill every
day since Friday. Tins has been done ia
obedience to orders from Gen Rogers, 10
acting under instructions from the AilnIant
General Of the State. The Guard are III
readiness tor any future order that nv Do
given On Thursday, thore WAS received ~
Carbines. with ammunition, and - number d
Sabres for the Cavalry; loo percussion
Muskets for the use 81 the Guard, and
many Halls Rifles, the latter TO be distributed
among the Militia OF the County. The guns
and ammunition Designed for use IN distant
parts Of the County, We're forwarded u tlel
respective destinations III charge ol IA couple
OF pgro men. This is significant u th1
confidence reposel by the South IA that cIa''
Of her population. The Guard have de-
patched a messenger TO Philadelphia u rui
chase the material Tor their uniform, cap',
&c, lis there no establlshm ent III the south
where these things could be purchased. snd
the next iortni ght, perhaps, viii wltne~' ,h'
full equipment III our town oil ole 81 th'
finest bodies of citizen sodiery H. b. found
ia the State
Two or three arrests % suspicious rhara''
tiers have been made SINCE our last I7-ue,
though nothing was elected. We beIr'r, d."
maRding the punishment 81 the accused
Loudoun IL now wide awake" and in'iy
able to protect herself against the ilstufhri'
Ut her peace.
The accidental burning Of II bed n The
residence Of Mr.. r. Slack, On THURSDAY, eau
e1 quite u conunutIun among our citizen I'i
few minutes.
Mr. jefferson Bales, the uniortnnatr m7n
whose injury by threshiny machine $" hi''
heretofore noticed, died with I"rkJh" ~
Wednesday. lie was a worldly and l",''l
Gus man, and leaves II wife aud several rNh
dren Ia deplore his untlmeIy end
A servant man belonging a. DR.. lh"7 u.
Clagett. had hi. hand broken by Ia" SAM
machine on Friday
The arms for tins County were hron1hi q,
far as Brv,.d Run. on tie \. l.. { u, hr'
road
The Ladies' Fair aud Oyster super ~
the benefit Of the Guard. held III the 'n,r'
House yesterday, was nlagnlilcently arr''.
ed and munitcently patronihed. = L'"''''
Hiy.ror
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

The Court Of Appeals Of Virginia have re-
fused to grant the injunctions prayed for by
the city OF Wheeling against the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, relative to its
operations n connection with the North
western lVa.) Railroad Company. Among
the objects sought to be attained by the bill
was an order to prevent the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company from working the
Northwestern (va) road, snd paying cor
tain interest on bonds as provided in the
contract between the two companies. The
bill also aimed to prevent the transfer OF
traffic across the Ohio before reaching the
corporate limits Of Wheeling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
A Word OF Caution.

At times of popular excitement, any one
who advises moderation is likely To be brand
ed as an "old iogy," Or something worse
We have no dread OF the charge, however,
aud shall not shrink from the discharge OF
our duty In the present state OF affairs. -
There is danger, 1t seems 10 w, that some
Of the people Of Virginia will run int" cx-
tremes, and rashly do what may be regret
ted hereafter We would earnestly remon-
strate against every movement OF the kind
The State Of Virginia is strong in her laws
and the loyalty of her citizens; let u there
lore act calmly, as becomes u people who have
IL Just cause and feel confident of their abll-
ty To take care of themselves - .SauntoA !Sp.c-
f,Ityy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

In a charge to the Grand jury at Savan-
nah for the November term, Mr.. Justice
Wayne, Of the Supreme Court Of the United
States, addressed the jury at length upon the
subject Of The slave trade. He entered into
an elaborate examination Of the history Of
the laws against that traffic, aud showed that
they rest upon solid foundations, declaring
that the constitutional power OF Congress 10
pass them is undoubted that their validity
has never been impugped by any judicial de-
cision in the Circuit or Supreme Courts, and
that they rest upon such grounds Of public
morality that TO abate one line of the con-
delnnaton Of the trade or 70 relax our efforts
Tor its extirpation, would be retrograde
movement Of more than century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

Caution is recommended in some of the
ne wspapers against internal machines aud
torpedoes," to be sent in boxes. bales, and
letters from the North One Of these Sin
fernal machines" was lately placed. by a
stranger, in barrel, in stable, in Bedford
county 1t is probable. however, that Brown
was the most destructive ''infernsl machine
ever sent from the North. People who fear
the ''boxes and bales" ought to buy their
goods from the merchants in their orm csties,
and not from those at the North
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, November 30.-lt is said
that Morton McMicllael, Of the Philadelphin
North American, will be supported for
printer of the House by the Republicans OF
Pennsylvania.
The best opinion in regard to the organl-
zatiou of the House is that the Southern
Americans will not support for speaker
caucus nominee of the Republicans. Mr..
Sherman, OF Ohio, is doubtless the tavorite
of the latter. but os Mr.. Corwin claims that
his position is satisfactory to the Southern
Americans, il is thought he will succeed II no
other than an informal meeting OF the oppo-
Sitlun DO held.
Mr. Douglas strongly urges the concert Of
all democrats, and it is now believed that
most of the anti-Lecompton men from the
middle States will 60 into caucus.
There is an immense influx III office seek
ers. though members drop III slowly. Re
representatives. are already marking their seats
upon the benches in the House hail. This
defeats the intention Of the last Congress in
this respect, which was that the practice III
the British House of Commons should pre-
vail There, only ministerial or opposition
leaders have permanent seats, while mem
beers generally take seats rs 1t happens, ex-
cept upon extraordinary occasions, when seats
are held inr the day by placing cards upon
them ut prayer hours.
There are now about eighty members of
Congress in Washington. The caucuses Of
the respective parties will be held on Satur-
day night.
Judge Douglas and his wife design lesv
Ing the city on the 18th Of December for
Florida, at the recommendation Of their ply
siciuns.
Secretary Floyd says his own health is now
restored.
From present Indications it is probable the
press will be supplied with copies the Presl-
dent messageani accompanying documents,
as heretofore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

Hon. H. Winter Davis, has taken Capt.
Wilkes mansion on Lafayette Park, for h's
winter residence in Washington. 1t used to
b Mrs. Madison's private residence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
j. w. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL ST RGERY,
WARRENTON, "A.

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IONTfNl r. I" perform all operation. belong
Y ing - The Dental profession III the most >sts-
factory manner, II moderate rates.
Doctor Notice may be found At home at any time,
except from the second the third Monday racb
month which time will b- speut al Flint Hill, Rap
pnhahaock County, Va.
Uhre aud resiIenre IN Main street, nearly oppu
site the arrenton House.
WsTTenton, jan i-soly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

Bishop Nottingham will make visitation
to the Episcopal Churches in Prince Georges
County Nd, and will of6ciate at Trinity
Church, in Marlboro on Thursday, the 9Th
inst, administering confirmation, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

LNAlQulER FARM FOR SALE.-llaying lie
Il tcrminrd u move 10 new country. | now
oder tor sale my FARM situated about i've miles
from WaIfcntun, the County seat Of Fauqulcr
County, and three miles IRON the Fau4uier White
Sulphur SPRING. IL adjoins The lands 81 Robert
Hart, Robert Hotzrlaw, and others. and contains
THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN AND
THREE QUARTER ACRES. with an abundance
ui good WOOD Asp TIMBER. 80 acres "i tins land
- finely taken IN grass w;h good moa'ium 81 %
acres. The whole FARM j. well suI piled with
water good springs being found IN every held.--
There i quantity Uf good surface rock tor ten'.
my. and most excellent stone quarry the land
~ The DWELLING HOUSE and out build
Jul Jugs very comfortable.
Tie Terms of Sale will be made accommodating.
and can b. known By calling upon the subscriber,
or by letter addressed 10 him n Warrrnt"n, Eau
uni-r County. Va. WI L. MCCARTHY.
Fauquor County. Va. nov I-r"tt
I..I. -l..A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
The Baltimore papers daguerreotype the

The Baltimore papers daguerreotype the
proceedings Of the Criminal Court in that
city, daily. 80 that the public, and Judge
Stump himself. may have full opportunity
Of looking at the likeness presented, IN
cords. We presume that everybody &C
knowledges in Baltimore, that Reform Is
wanting, at least, iu the Court to which We
refer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

The Charleston Mercury is happy at the
evidences it thinks are to be perceived. Of the
growth of disunion sentiments in Virginia
Here is another extremist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

Archbishop Hughes, in an eloquent letter
returns thanks for contribution Of Sl22,
from the sailors Of the u. 5. ship Portsmouth,
o. Cape Palmas, Africa, sent to the Sisters
uf Mercy, in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

Sergeant Butts Of the lIillsboro' Border
Guard is now seventy years old, but when
the news came that our land was assailed,
be, with patriotic zeal and the energy OF
boy of seventeen, seized his gun and march
ed to the scene Of action. He was in the
stirring scenes of the War Of 1872, through
which be passed with honor to himself and
to his country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

There is loud call, just at this time. for
the manufacture of boots and shoes, i'll the
South, for the South. The Richmond Dis
patch says "To say nothing Of the whites,
the whole slave population Of the South wear
shoes Of Northern manufacture. Millions
upon millions are poured into Massachusetts
annually for the purchase Of this article. 1t
there were no other objection. it is enough
that the shoes are inferior to those OF South
ern make. They are gotten up for South
srn market, are defective in many ways and
soon wear out and are useless" We are in
favor of manufacturing boots and shoes. and
everything else practicable, at home for home
ns0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

It is stated that Postmaster General Holt
will, in his report to Congress, take ground
against the extravagant contracts and appro-
priatioDs for remote and comparatively use
less routes heretofore authorized, and will
recommend the propriety Of making as soon
as practicable. the Post Office Department
independent of the federal treasury. lie be-
lieyes this can be done. We hope it can.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02
Latest from Harper's Ferry.

BALTIMORE, Nov SU-rhrNe passengers
by the Western train un the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad were taken out Of the cars t.
day On their arrival at fIarper's Ferry by
the military there, and imprisoned under the
following circumstances:
The parties were merchants of Cincinnati
and we're en- route for Baltimore. AT Graf
ton they wero heard t. express themselves
quite freely in relation to Brown, and exhib-
tied their sympathy for him and hls family
The conversation was overheard by II n,an
alleged to be spy of Gov Wise. This man
telegraphed to lIarper'- Ferry an account Of
the matter, and n description Of their PEI sons
Ga the arrival Of the cars there the volun-
teers entered with loaded muskets and ear
rled the men aH9g. notwithstanding they
earnestly protested their lInoceuce.
These proceedings Of course were beyond
the control of the Railroad Company, which
cannot be held responsible. The Company
has only engaged TO exercise, during the
presen, week, proper degree Of vigilance
and refuse 10 carry any persons VIII" may he
suspected Of evil Intentions. The Cumpa
ny also refuse to Tell tickets to Charlestown
until after the execution.
Among the passengers today was the wiie
Of John Brown, who had Il permit from the
Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

We are afraid that the forebodings Of the
Baltimore American, as to the next Con-
gress, will turn out to be realities that 1T
will he simply congregation Of politicians
engaged ia President-making, who will dis
cuss John Brown and the Charleston Con
yention, Northern abolititionism and South
ern disunionism--be extreme upon all points
and sensible upon none--make much Of
party capital and little of anything else; and
after exciting, alarming and convulsing the
country, will probably not 60 to the length
of splitting it into Northern aud South
ern half simply because both the dispu-
tants are alike convinced that peace and not
war, union and not disunion. are necessary
for keeping the federal chest at Washington
plethoric with the millions which support
Office holders and bind parties together
But, still, let US not despair. We dislike to
relinquish HOPE. even AS to the next Con
gress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

The flags of New York city, were at half
mast during Wednesday, in respect to the
memory of the late Washington Irving, and
Nsyor Tiemann has called special session
Of the Councils to pay a proper trlbnte I"
the character Of that eminent citizen and
scholar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

A number of "facetious" individuals are
making fun for themselves by endeavoring
to hoax the community with stories about con-
templated slave-insurrections. incendaries.
Brown rsscues, &c. The telegraph is easily
employed to circulate their inventions, and
anonymous letters finish the business. It's
needless to state, that OF the scores circula-
ted since the IIarper's Ferry outbreak, not
one has proved true. Tho Mayor OF this
city received one of these anonymous letters,
on Wednesday, bidding him beware Of in
cendiaries, burning. &c. Evidently "a weak
device" to make excitement. All the cities,
towns. and counties in Virginia, are on their
guard Mischief makers may rs we'll stop
their efforts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

The Pittsylvania Convention in favor OF
Railroad from Danville to Lynchburg, was
held on the 22d ult. One Of the resolutions
passed was this:-"That in the opinion OF
this Convention the great object to be attain
ed 10 connecting link between the North
Carolina Central Railroad and the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

The New York Commercial, in some COM
ments on the communication of Southern
lady, which lately appeared in the National
lnteligencer, who signs herself ~ Chris
tan Woman" gives it's opinion that dis
position to discuss matters temporarily
would dsabuse the people of the non-slave-
holding States Of all Incorporate opinions
and sentiments. The Commercial says fur
Their, that strictly speaking, the Northern
Aboitienists' are very few in number. The
non-erte,sion Of staoery. and not its aboli-
ton, in the sense now conveyed by that
term, is the prevailing sentiment OF the tree
States" We wish we could believe even
this. But, strictly speaking" we have no
evidence of such fact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-02

DACON.-lO hhd= 81 lee ani Shoulders, land-
ID ing, and for sale BY
noy 70 WHEAT q Bho.