Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-28
Telegraphic Dispatches.

BosToS Nov. pa fire destroying some
twenty-thousand dollars worth of property,
broke out this morning in the dry goods es
tablishment OF Fortune i PelletIer. The
heaviest Of the goods were saved by the ex-
ertions Of the insurance agents, they pro-
tecting them with rubber covering.
Thanksgiving day was celebrated yester-
day in the usual way most oi the clergy
men expressing their opinion on the occur
repces recently TRANSFERRED ut llarpers Ferry.
New YORK, Nov. 25.--Judge Strong, of
the Supreme Court, made an order to-day
authorizing the receiver vi the New York
and Erie railroad to pay the interest due on
the first mortgage bonds Of the company.
Sterling Exchange is dull at - ior best
bankers bills.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 81 The sugar re.
ceived thus season from Texas is Of superior
quality. but fears are expressed that the
FROST has injured the crop OF that State, rs
well a. of Louisiana.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Several of the
ministers OF the Gospel yesterday in their
thanksgiving sermons, earnestly condemned
the expressions Of sympathy Tor Captain
Brown and his companions. and declared
that their execution was due to Justice and
the enormity Of their crime.
The number Of members Of Congress in
this city is daily increasing. The urganiza-
ton of the House Of Representatives is with
them the prominent topic ot conversation
and concern.
WASHINGTON, Nov 2j-The Secretary of
War to-day received the following dispatch
from It, Gen. Scott, dated Straits of Fuca
Oct. ~, and sent by way Of Leayenwur,h:
1.-TWO days ago | dispatched from Fort
Townsend IL communication u Governor
Douglas. proposing temporary adjustment
on the basis suggested by the President III
his instructions TO me. There has been no
answer vet NJ doubt the proposition will
be accepted. Everything is tranquil III
these islands"
WASHINGTON, Nov. DIT is understood
that Judge Douglas physicians unite III nrS-
ing him 10 proceed to the coast OF Florida
with view to the restoration of his health
and also that Mrs. Douglas accompany him
Tor similar purpose AS soon a. their
strength will enable them to travel. Ii is
not vet known, however, whether he will act
upon the suggestion.
WAsHISGroN, Nov. 25.-James d. Steven
son, Of New York, has offered 10 establish u
steamship line and carry the mails for the
hostages from that city, via. ST. Thomas, 10
the Brazils, and the Postmaster General !ns
signtied his willingness to conclude such m
arrangement on satisfactory surcties bcl <
furnished. No contract has, however, yet
been executed.
MONTREAL, Nov % The first train of
cars ran over the Victoria bridge YESTERDAY
Two of the tubes are not quite completed,
but it is expected that the bridge will be lul-
ly completed and thrown open Ia the public
about the middle of December.
WAsHISGroN. Nov. - The Central Ma
tional Bolts Club, Of Washington. held -
meeting tonight 1t was resolved 10 merge
the same into the National Opposition Club
Of New York. where the headquarters will
he in future.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The Treasurer
statement shows the receipts for the week
ending Monday to have been l.3GG, WO;
drafts paid, $79s,oOo; drafts issued, sl,26S,
OoO; amount subject to draft, S5,2SI ,''N);
increase over sum on hand last week nearly
S9S, 900
HARRISBURG. Nov -. William Knox, Of
Phi iladelrhin, arrested two months ago on
the chage OF murder, was tried to-day and
acquitted by the jury before leaving the box
The evidence fully exouorated him from the
charge.