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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06

The Prince of Wales left Halifax, on the
2d instant, for St. Johns. lie is handsomely
received at every place he visits, and must
be much gratifed at the honors and respect
paid to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06

The Dental Association which has been IN
session at Washington, has adjourned to
meet next year in Cleveland, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06

We have very cheering accounts from dl1-
feren. sections Of our State, in relation to
the zeal, energy, and determination of the
Wings. Meetings are being held, commit
tees appointed, and organizations effected.
The gallant young men of the State are
coming up handsomely in aid of the good
cause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06
North Carolina Election.

So far, returns are decidedly favorable for
John Pool, esq, the Opposition candidate
for Governor, but as the State is largely De-
mocratic. or has so voted for many years past.
it is wholly impossible to say with certainty
what has been the result Of the election
which has Just taken place, until the returns
are in from all the counties.
Taking the vote Of 1854. when the Demo
mocracv defeated Gen. VIM. S. Dockcry
Wing, 20S5 votes, the following exhibit Of
gains and losses may be interesting:
. Ellis gains in Wayne l45; Halifax 100;
Wilson ii: Greene 6S; Mecklenburg 50:
Rowan l43; Davidson 10; Johnson 81: War
rem l54; Granville 81; Sampson 100; Column
bns So, New Hanover l56 Total gain in Is
counties, 1889.
Pool, gains in Craven county, I: Cabarras
81; Forsythe l0S; Guillord 5S3: Orange II;
Wake 453; Alamance, reported: 800. max
ing total gain for Pool in seven counties OF
1853, and a net gain for Pool in twenty conn-
ties Of 204
Ellis gains in Edgecombe, and Nash
Randolph and DupIiu Pool gains in iiert-
ford, Caswel, Northampton and Carterett
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06

The Cincinnati Commercial objects, with
manifest justice, to the practice recently
adopted by telegraph reporters, of exagger-
ating the size and spirit Of political meet
inss. 1t may be pardonable in an excited
PARTISAN TO count double, and see enthusiasm
in very tame gatherings, but it is outrage,
Gus in a reporter, by every consideration OF
propretv bound 70 be Indifferent, as is the tele-
craph, There is no sense in these represen-
tations-the truth is all the people care for,
or waut-and what is not the truth never
does any body any good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06

RAppAuAHSoCK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch,
under date of Matthews Court House, July
81, writes:
The Rappahannock Association is now
holding its eighteenth Annual meeting in
this neishborhood, and an immense crowd
is in attendance Rev. W. +. Watt
preached the opening sermon, Rev. \.
Hall was chosen Moderator, and Rev. 1.
B. Evans was elected Clerk. From the
reading Of the letters it appears that 81
persons have been added to the Churches
by baptism, and that the cause is in -four
ishing condition. During the past year
the Churches represented in this body have
contributed some 5000 for the spread Of
the Gospel.
An interesting and exciting debate was
had in reference to the report on Ministerial
Education, which was presented by Hon. K.
l.. Montague. The report takes ground
against Theological Schools. Rev. W. +
Broadus. A. NJ. Poindextcr, J. Francis, and
A. Broadus, opposed this feature of the re-
port in speeches of great ability. Hon. X.
L. Montague replied, in lengthy and pow
erful address. The report was adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06
IN the Z. S. Senate on the 9th of May looo'
Mr. Clincman uttered the following:

..rho senator from Mississippi who sits behind
me- Mr. NJ Brown has been striving for the last
n rec or four months to get a positive act passeu
10 protect slavery in Kansas ana he mas never
vet found second to it. Ii any one Senator up
IN ,h;s aoor. Notwithstanding the urgent and eio-
of that gentleman, has declared has
Willingness to vote for it, have never heard HIM
s.v 50. and do not believe there is such one
And vet every body knows that Kansas mas ia1eis
refused ali protection to slave property
Again, on the Sth Mr.. Clngman SAID:
"uere is the Territory Of Kansas, which NOT on
ly does not give us any protection, but which am
informed, has legisaed adversely: one senator
from Mississippi Mr.. Brown has brought forward
proposition to interfere for the Pro'ese,oi 81
Sou,hprp man to back him, and if you were TO
submit the question to a body Of Southern Sena,
tors. | have very great doubt whether you would
get them TO agree to such legislation.
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EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Of nv All.
IL at no WARD, three miles mestgt Atel"
Rev. JOHN P. MCGUIRE, Rector )
Able and Experienced Teachers dTs e~p'"''
The serqrot Departments. 40 ~
The 20rH SESSION will commence Oh -. me N
Wednesday an September nert, and close =
Wednesday IN June, 1861. c,,i
The Studies embrace fsll Course u SIG
Latin, English, Mathematics, and Natu'"
ces; Modern Languages, &c. -, rrs.
TERMS $3.50 for Board, Tuition, L'gps
Mending and Washing-payable sem, S...i,t
viz: Sl25 ut the commencement OF tue "
and Sl25 on the lst day of February. ,p,;r.
Modern Languages, Music, Drawing anu
ing, ut Professors charges. II ~
RErEREScEs.-The Bishops and Clergy : yr
Diocese the Professors Of the University
ginia. ,,s;uI.!
D.i> For particulars, see Catalogue '0''
full account Of the School. orrRE
Address REV. JOHN P. Mru @.
Howard, near Theological Seminary, roasm,Sspl
Va. Jy l4--.- ~
TOHN NJ. BOLLING-ATT0RREf a.
q BALTIMORE, MD. ,acours
Ar Office, N. w. corner Lexington saND.ois
land streets.
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vNO PLANTERS SEEKING MANUREs FOR
WHEAT CULTURE!
C. A. z E N O V E. & Co.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Have secured the sole Agency of
Rhodes Super Phosphate,
THE STANDARD MANURE

III = STANDARD MAT Z Me-
Which has received the endorsement of Southern
State Agricultural Societies; Agricultural Collie
res: Model Farms: Practical Planters and all
leading Chemists in the United States, besides the
Chemist 10 the Cotton Planters Convention, OF
which the Hon. HOWELL COBB is President.
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ALEXANDRIA,:

MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST 6, 1850.
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DISH
l. $50 bbls. Potomac Herrings
100 +" Eastern Herrings
so " Alewisss, for sale by
10 26-eo4m !. A. BhEWlS.
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11

~ We anticipate that our venerable
friend WHEELER, of the Fort Smith Times,
will go into ecstscies, over the fact that
another of Van Buren's fairest daughters,
has made one of his own citizens hap
py man." and added another gem to the
be,uty of our sister City. We can but
admire the gentleman's taste in making his
selection Of . wife-baf, my dear friend,
We object to SO frequent calls being made
by the young gentlemen of your city, for
brides on this side of the river-any thing
reasonable, Judge-one or two year, we
would have no objections to furnishing
But, my dear sir, We must protest-you1
young men slip over here to often, and be.
fore we know it, win the best affections O.
our daughters, and
Thus 1t Is our daughters leave US,
Those we love and those who love u.s.
Just when they have learned to help US,
Comes youth with Haunting feathers
With his flute Of reeds a stranger,
Wanders piping through the village.
Beckons to the fairest maiden.
And she follows where he leads her,
Leaving all things for the stranger!''
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11
0nn
4kIGBl
Railroad Meeting.

We hope our citizens will all be on hand
at the Railroad Convention, on MONDAY
NEXT, at the Court House. From those
who have returned from the meetings along
the line of the Road, We learn that the
"signs of the times" are truly encourag-
ing-considerable accessions having been
made to the capital stock-and good feel
ing awakened among the citizens of the
various localities. 1t certainly behooves
the people of this county. (who are more
deeply interested than those of any other
on tie line.) to put their shoulder to the
wheel and push this grea. enterprise on to
completion. No man in this community
can make himself any poorer. by taking
what stock he is able to-if the amount is
small it may be enough to show that he ap-
preciates the efforts of the Oflicers of the
Railroad Company. Let all turn out, and
show by their acts that they are in favor OF
Western Arkansas taking that position.
which her natural resources entitle her to.
The Convention will be addressed by
several distino.-:-L-1 -r-1--- ---i--
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SUNDRIES
For Sale at Pennywit, Scott g. Co.'S

t)LANES smooth. jack, jointers, fore, bead and
match Planes. Sadirvn stands Stock and
dies hatchets counter scales; Andirons, fancy
conee mills horse chains. etc.
Painted tubs. oakum, pals, iron bound meas.
Sres, Dowis trays, mats, baskets. wood spoons.
oooms, feather busters, glass ware, corks, gan
iV0 kegs assorted Malta 4 bbls tanners oil.
. . Dds Linseed oil. bbfs Turpcntine > bbls
Ehgnsh wainuts. bbls Of Filberts bbls Al
,.on1s; ,s Io bLls white wheat whiskey. 50 large
and loO email drums Figs
SUGAR -. 30 hhds Sugar: so bbls and 100
haii bo!s Noiasses 900 bags Rio Coffee 10 bbs
ar Srusnee ana 10 bbls powdered Sugars 30 boxes.
: 81 ~ eau aud ~ quarter Layer Raisins ~ boxes
40 can oysters 80 boxes l ID oysters 6 boxes
Sas,e ca soap 800 qr and 800 half boxes sardines
~ ~ kits NO and Msckerel; Q box ground Gin
oox ground pepper; , Dbl Indigo; box
tngss; bags Of pepper, allspice, ginger :
ooA Maccarohi and Vermicilla boxes assorted
preserves 10 boz toilet soaps
CANDY, etc. -. 10 box candy 10 box cream
mo ~ ~ box assorted candy. 100 kegs soda lop
H~, lSs soda IN ! lb papers 100 box lbs; 10 lbs
~ s,HSiong, Ponohong and imperial Tea terc Rice'
~ oox Cuba sixes 20 box havana sixes II mats
G.ssn .gros cards 2 dog red currant Jelly !
1Gx . cooking Extraets boxes black snuff { d's
! 10 Lobstsrs; gross prairie Matches.
FNIOlS, etc. ...2 dog Colts Navy pistols,
: ooz DO. inch. dog do S inch pistols. lVV
ios 0nmn,s horse Nails l2 doz Ky. Yankee
Axes; doc mouse-hole Anvils; 20 solid box
ssoes dos sledge hammer doz hand ham
mers. just sec'd and for sale by
mar $50. PENNYwIT. SCOTT 4 co.
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ent but no would renew it in the course ol

ent, but no would renew it in the course OF
the evening.
36th BALLor.-ArkansAs having voted
for breckenridge, one of the delegates from
Kentucky requested the vote Withdrawn, as
the was instructed by Mr.. Breckenridge not
to allow the use of his name in opposition
to the gentlemen at present in nomination
and especially to that of Mr.. Guthrie
Douglas, ISL 1-2; others unchanged.
Tennessee withdrew the name Of Mr..
johnson as candidate.
lS7th BAILoF Douglas, 151 12 Guth-
ri,e, 81 1-2 Lane. IL 1 2 I; Hunter 16
johnson, Ia Dickinson, IL.
38th BALLor.-Same as the thirty-sev-
enth, excep, Guthrie had IS.
The motion of Mr.. Cuttings to adjourn to
Baltimore laid on the table without divis-
ion.
54th BALLor.-Douglas Isl l-2; Guth-
rie, 81; Lane, 16 Hunter, 20 IL; Dick.
inson, 2; Davis, l.
MI. Gettings made o motion that it is In
|expedient at this time to make q nOmina,
tion. He wanted the gentlemen to face the
music. Declared out of order.
55th BALI.or.-Douglas, Isl 1-2 Guth-
rie, 65 1-2 /; Hunter, 16; Lane, l6; Dick,
inson, 2; Davis, l.
Fifty-sixth and ffty-seventh ballots un.
changed.
Mr.. Ashe. of North Carolina, moved tc
adjourn. Mr.. Gettings moved an amend
ment that we adjourn to the first Monday
in June to Baltimore rejected.
Amendment rejected.
A vote by States was taken on the mo
tion to adjourn, and it was carried-aycs
14S, nays, 100.
Adjourned at quarter to o'clock.
Douglas friends are determined to stand
by him to the end.
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11

e If you have weak side, the devi
viii find it out, but he probably won t con,
tide it to you.
e Detroit papers have another amalga-
nation case. A beautiful young white
girl, IL years of age. daughter Of Mr.
Stout of Mich. eloped with . negro boy
who was in the service of her father, and It
rs Thought, has gone with him to Canada.
@ One thousand dollars reward il Of
Tered for the detection of Stephen G. Ken
nedy, who deserted his wife in Memphis on
the 9Th Of March. taking with him his
wiie,s little daughter. six negroes, and q
paramour-one Mrs. Calhoun, alias Marion
C. Hatch.
~ Speaking of the Carastane- Shaw
case. the Cincinnati Enquirer SAYS that
some vz2'OOO Of costs have to be paid be-
fers new suit ean-be granted, end every
body knows that Mise G. is notable 10 pay
IT. Her lawyers. also. will no leager work
fer +" glory"
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11
Our Connecticut Letter, F,
MIDpLEToWx Cr NJ


You have probably realized ere this that
your Connecticut correspondent, chose a
most filling nome de plotnse-SLo-crM But
you must grant him an unconditional par
don, because all things else than politics,
have been absorbed by the recent strife for
political supremacy in this State, and pre-
sumo that your interest in that was not
meagre, and that you looked to its result
with as anxious eye as did we who were in
the field.
The Democratic party did not quite sue
ceed in placing the gallant SEYMOUR in the
gubernatorial chair; but we gave Aboli-
tlonlsm such severe blow that it almost
fell to the ground and it has not vet re-
covered itself enough to give a hearty shout
for what our opponents calls success. We
made strong fight here, and were as sue
cessful as we had any reason to anticipate
The reduction of the Abolition majority
from about 1900 to trihe over 500 has
has put the Democracy In good spirits, and
has led them to look to the future with
much confidence. Abolitionism was only
saved from total defeat by the expenditure
OF large sums of money, the most strenu-
GUS exertions, and the great personal popu-
larity OF its candidate for Governor, togeth
er with the prestige it had through
having held the State government for six
years past. Now that. that party is on the
wane its utter dissolution can not long be
delayed. 1t may not be in November, nor
April next, but it is sure to be witnessed
ere we have grown much older.
just at present in this State the Charles
ton Convention is the subject of general
talk. Our people are variously divided up
on the nomination Of DouaLAs; though
we believe that he is not generally admired
by Administration Democrats. The Hart
ford Post and the New Haven Mews are the
only acknowledged Douglas papers in the
State They have both made strong efforts
to place their political saint in the ascend
ency IN the minds Of our Democracy but
their exertions have not been crowned with
full success. There are other men in tho
country-whose Democracy cannot be oues-
toned. whose talents are equal and even
superior to those of the !".LttIe Giant
whom the majority of the Democracy Of
Connecticut would more willingly place n.
the White House. Yet if Douglas be fair
y nominated at Charleston, he will receive
the united support of the democratic party
IN this State. But after having read YES
terday' 8 proceedings at Charleston, / scarce
y think that he will be the nominee for
President. BY our latest news he had re-
celved majority Of the whole Convention.
ana he does not seem to have near as manv
friends in it, as his Jealous adherents boast.
ed he would have. But all speculation on
ire matter is at present useless. A few
days will positively decide the matter.
To-day the Legislature of this State as.
sembled at New Haven. At this hour 7
nave received not single item relating to
II It's action to-day could not have been
otherwise than harmonious, without the
Republicans quarrelled among Themselves
over the "loaves and ishes'' The Demo
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11
For the Van Buren, Press.
May 4, 1860

MAY 4, lOoV.
FELLOW CITIZENS OF CRAwroRD COUNTY
Il have been solicited by numbers of the
most substantial of our citizens, to permit
my name to go before the conventions for
the nomination for one Of your representa-
tives in the next Legislature. 1. after one
township had nominated me, reluctantly
consented to accept the nomination, as /
was Informed there were no aspirants, or
none who would submit to the convention
system, at the same time not expecting to
receive the nomination. But since then
other townships have instructed for me and
there are four others to hold their meetings,
and there have since other aspirants come
out, who seem to want the nomination,
who arc older men and citizens. and as it
-,--l L. -. ID ----J I'--.s 80 r',ai>c
the canvass. my business demanding all
my attention, as have but recently COM
menced the practice of law in this city, it is
necessary that should give all my atten-
ton to my office. You will, therefore,
please permit me to withdraw my name
from the conventions. To those who So
licited me to come out-those who suppor-
ted me and have taken such an interest in
securing my nomination, must say that
feel grateful and gratefully acknowledge the
honor they wished to confer upon me, and
hope their confidence in me may never be
diminished.
If circumstances would permit I should
feel proud to be made ono of the standard
bearers of the Crawford County Democra-
cy in 1850. But as there are older soldiers
who offer their services, hope I may be
permitted to tarry at Jericho couple of
years at least. Should the democratic party
ever again demand my gid. when hope to be
better prepared to ronder it more valuable
services, it will most certainly and cheer
fully be given. l have attended some of the
conventions for the purpose of making &C.
quaintances, and may attend others for the
same purpose. And while cannot serve
the good people of this county in the Legis-
lature, will ever be found at the Office
of Burrow & Brown, ready to render all
the services can in the legal line.
l remain your fellow citizen,
BENTON j. -BRowN.
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11

BRUTAL MURDER.-A murder of the
most brutal kind was committed three miles
from town on Saturday afternoon last
Enoch Rogers was killed by knife in the
hands Of VIM Hatley. assisted, as we
learn, BY others. as the wounds indicate the
work of more than one knife. Hatlcy had
made threats on the life of Rogers before
and this looks like a premed;tated affair.
Justice HATHAWAY has the parties-Wm.
Hatley, VIM. G.. Harris. Henry Sherman,
James Hatley. Landers Sattcr6eld and Jas.
e. Chaistain-before him for examination,
and we await the result before speaking
further on the subject.
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11
The Doings of the Boilers.
CHARLEsToN, Nav 2

CHARLESTON, May 2.
The Southern Convention adopted the
platform. reported by the majority of the
platform committee to the national. conven-
ton. A proposition to take the name of
Constitutional Democracy was, after long
debate, voted down, the delegates claiming
to be the only National Convention.
The Pacific Railroad resolution was
adopted, but not without considerable op-
position.
CHARLESTON, May L.
The Southern movement is somewhat i'm
paired in influence by the supposed leader
ship of Mr.. Yancey, who has always been
considered an extremis:-he and Mr. Rhett
exulted over the work in the Convention
yesterday as triumph of their peculiar
doctrines. The delegates of Virginia will
endeavOr to mediate between the iarring fac
tions, but her power Is greatly impaired
with the South. Mr.. Yancey advises pru-
dence in every step, feeling that he has TAX
en- a responsibility which may be repudiat-
ed by the people. A large number of the
Southern delegates left last night and this
morning feeling no further interst in the
proceedings of the Southern Convention.
Charleston, May j.
AIR. Jackson of Geo., offered his resolu-
tion for Southern Convention to be held
on the ID Monday of June-which was
adopted with but or 6 dissenting voices.
A resolution providing that an address
on grounds on which the Southern States
seeded from the convention, be prepared
and published, together with the proceed
ings Of this convention, was adopted when
the convention adjourned sine die
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11
The Charleston Conveusion.

By the conductor On the Overland Stage
re harmed that the Convention had adjourn.
ed without making nominatioas-but th<
particalars of which We are notable to q
up to going to press. The Convention ad.
iourne,l to meet at Baltimore on the 18th
of June.
Fifty-six ballots e-hsd for Presidsne.
resulting in no choioe-202 votes being
required. Douglas on the last ballot has-
ing l52. All the votes cast. 2514-51A
Southern votes had been withdrawn from
the convention.
What the result of the Baltimore Con-
vention will be, we are unable 20 determine
but sincerely hope that all differences will
be adjusted satisfactorily to all and harmony
and union pervade the whole Convention.
Hon. L. D. FLoURSoY, of this State,
was honored with the position of tempora-
y Chairman of the Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
COUNTY OF CRAwFoRD,(
In the Crawford County Circuit Court. on
the Chancery side thereof, Feb. Term,
a. d., 1860, 7th of April, 1860.
Present-JoHN NJ. WILSON, Judge.
Amongst others were had the following
proceedings, to wit:
Harvey Howell, William Couch
and Deborah Couch his wife.
Zealy Wynn Rebecca Wynn
his wife, Philip Howell. Co
lumbus Howell son Of Willis
Howell decd, David Gibson.
and Elizabeth Gibson his wife.
James and William son of
William decd who
was son of John Howell, decd
David w. Lowry son of Eliza
Lowrey who was daughter of
John Howell and Levi Howell Petitioners.
vs.. No As.
Squire Howell Joseph Howell
sons of John Howell. Defendants
IN this day comes the petitioners by their So
~ ncitor, and fled their petition for partition OF
heai Estate OF the estate of said John Howell decd
to wit: The West half of the North ives. quarter
OF section No two (2). in township nine, north Of
Range No. 81, west, containing lS.3l-IOO acres.
situated in the county Of Crawford State Arkansas
Now unless you the said defendants make your
personal appearance in this Court on the first day
OF the next term thereof which will be on the last
Monday IN July next, ard within the legal time
answer SAID petition, the same will be taken as
confessed. It is therefore ordered that copy cf
thAs order, be published in the Van Buren, Press,
"a newspaper published in this county, for four
weeks successively the last insertion to be least
twenty days before the set day of said next term.
of this Court to which term this cause ia cou,ipued
A true copy from the Record,
Attest,
4wA2 l. W. HARRINGTON, Clerk
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'rasy. l am sorry to write, are in hopeless
minority in both House and Senate A
Republican will be elected for U. 3. Sena-
tor by this legislature.
But friend Dunham, don't dispair of De-
mocracy finally triumphing in your native
State. Remember the apt quoted lines:
Truth crush'd to earth shall rise again;
The eternal years of God are hers
SLOCUM.
The Van Buren press., 1860-05-11
Cedar Creek Township Meeting

AeeSAAAk
AT meeting of the Democracy of Cedar
Creek Township. May 4, 1860. the follow
ing nomination was had
For State Senate-N. B. Burrow.
representatives. of Crawford County
j. N. Brown. John Maxay.
Sherif-Hiram Brodie.
County Clerk-James F. Farris.
County Judge-Isaac Vinsant.
County Treasurer-A. j. Ward.
Internal Improvement Commissions
L. G. Southmayd.
County Surveyor-Cyrus Hindman.
Coroner-Josl Dyer.
We, the convention, respectfully nomi-
nate John L. London and John S. Matlock
as our representatives in the County con-
vention to be held at Van Buren in june
next.
Voted, That the Van Buren, Press be re-
q"ested to publish the proceedings of this
meeting.
a. j. WILEY, CHA1RMAs.
j. r. ENGLISH, Secretary.