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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-22

W snc FTeSlQentS Mansion, there halt
ing 70 receive the part Of the procession there
assembled, and thence proceeded to the Circle
containing the Statue. The procession moved in
Tue following order "
1. Major 6 eneral Thoma. Je.,n of,,.I,t.os
states Army. Grand Marshal and Com
. mander-i Chief of the Day
ReS surviving Officers and Soldiers of the
SION OH. COMMITTEES of Arrangements Of the
Hsnats and House Of Representatives Of the
4. The Military Column of p,,o-.
oiection of its commanding office 'A'
D. Clark Mills the Artist Of the Statue the Ho,
m nI., Bocock, the Orator of the Day. and DR.
inc. and G mmsioner Of the Public Build
me 1e 0hhcia'ing Clergy of the District Of Co
7. The General Officers NJ ,h.
Senior Oricers OF the NAVY and Ma,; inc
CorPs, In uniform; and the Field. STAFF and
company 0mcers Of the Army and Marine
uniform; and Officers of the Min. ~ I'm IN
states and the District, present, i'm uniform
and all to be mounted, az an escort Of honn,
| to the President Of the United State
| s. The Marshal Of the United states 20, IN. M.
1ict Of Columbia. " D'
| Q. The President Of the United States
| 10. The Heads Of Departments
| Ii. The Ssrgeant-atArms Of the Senate Of tn.
r. The Vice President and Senate Of the United
:, states and its Secretary.
| ID The Sergeant-atArms of the House of Repre-.
| sentatives Of the United States
| "a The SPEAKER, House Of Representatives and
| their Clerk -
10 Inc United States Deputy Marshal for the
| District Of Columbia
10. me supreme Court Of the United States and
| II. The Di plomatic Corps
rs The Chief Of Police, with two Assistants
| 10. The Mayor, Aldermen, and Counctlmen 81
l. Washington.
~. The Mayor, Aldermen, and Councilmen o.
Georgetown.
| II. Deputy Marshal of the United States for ,h
| District Of Columbia
%. The Judges and Clerks of the several Court
Of the United States within the District o
| Columbia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
Letter from Richmond.

Correspondence Of tie AteraHdJtG Gazette
RICHMOND, Feb 2S.-The House of Dele
gates to-day, by largely over constitutional
vote, agreed to adjourn on the 18th March
The subject occupied the whole time of the
House.
To-day the Senate defeated the Winches-
ter and Potomac Railroad extension, from
Winchester to Frostburg. Ii received just
5 ayes; noes 25. The bill lies on the table
in the House, but presume the Frederick
delegates will hardly call it up, as the mat
ter is now considered as settled. Mr.. Thorn
as, Of Fairfax and Alexandria, made long
and one of his best speeches against the bill.
lie characterised it a most iniquitouS
scheme, disastrous to Alexandria and her
interests; and contended that if the mea-
sure were to pass the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad would buy up the stock of the
Winchester and Potomac road which is now
owned by private citizens OF Baltimore, and
thus be put in connexion and competition
| with all our improvements as far as Harri-
sonburg, and to Salem in Roanoke, if the
| Valley Railroad is made; that the large in
vestments the State has made in the Manas-
sas Gap Road would be utterly worthless,
and injustice be done to Alexandria, which,
| under the advantages they had expected
from the work, have made a subscription of
$3.50, 900 to its stock; that if the bill were to
pass, this Company would have to look for
aid to Baltimore alone; that the people were
not interested III the construction of this ex-
tension, nor had it been asked by any per-
sons except those who were stockholders in
| the Winchester and Potomac road, whose
| stock was now worthless, and were willing
to inlure Virginia city to accomplish so
small an object; and doing this too, when
most Of them were not original stockhold-
ers, but purchasers at low prices; that the
company was in 20 condition from its re-
| port to construct the road, aud that If the
bill passed, Baltimore would and could be
appealed to successfully to complete the
extension and draw the life blood from Vir-
ginia. He spoke of the discrimination Bal
timore made through the Baltimore and
Ohio road in favor Of the produce going to
that city, and asked how could Manassas OF
any road contend successfully with the great
enterprise owned principally by the Mer-
| chants of Baltimore, and those interested in
her welfare, who looked more to building her
up as a great city than to dividends on
stock. He spoke OF the rates mt which they
transported -four, and contrasted them with
our charges as established by law, and con,
clusively showed that under their rates, our
roads could not enter into competition with
| them.
Mr.. Thomas spoke of the growing pros,
poets of Alexandria and OF the great injury
that would result from this proposition. His
able speech commanded the undivided at
tention of the Senate.
The Senate are now discussing the resolu.
ton fixing the 18th as the day of the ad.
tournament, and presume it will be adopted
a LOCKER ON"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

VIRGINIA LEoIsLATuRE.-A joint resoiu-
ton adopted by the House of Delegates. e1-
tending the present session of the Legislature
until the 18th. was debated in the Senate, on
Tuesday, but no action taken on it. The bill
authorizing the extension of the Winchester
and Potomac Railroad to Strasburg, was de-
feated by most decided majority. The
bill Incorporating the Fredericksburg and
Fauouier Railroad, was defeated for want OF a
Constitutional majority. A bill authorizing
the Virginia Central Railroad to construct a
branch of their road to Lexington, was pass
ed. A bill was reported by Mr.. Thomas
providing for the construction and keeping
in repair Of the county roads in this county
In the House of Delegates, the report OF
the select committee on the boundary line
between Virginia and Maryland, was pre-,
sented and ordered to be printed. The con-
sideration of the special license law was
made the order of the day for to-day. A
special committee was appointed to bring IN
bill fixing remunerative tariff of tolls on
such internal improvements as the State
may be interested in. The House was en-
gagged at night in considering the provi,
sions of the bill s'for the better organization
of the militia of the State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
North Carolina Whig Convention.

Among the speakers at the late North
Carolina Wing Convention, held at Raleigh,
40 one was listened To with greater satiStac-
ton than the Hon. Geo. +. Badger:
Mr. Badger said that he was no speech
maker-that he was an old man now, and
that lie had arrived at that time Of Iitewhen
speaking was irksomc; but lie had few re-
marks to submit On 4 few points in the resO-
lutions which had Just been read. The reso-
lutions had not exaggerated the condition ot
the country, especially in regard " the mis-
conduct ct Democratic politicians and Office
holders in Our State and country. The dill
ierences between tie North and South had
been caused by the course III that party On
many questions The Democratic party is
continually calling attention 70 impending
difficulties, and have proposed terms for 4
remedy which no man of honor can submit
to. We must endorse their platform or be
denounced because wc 10 not. They design
to consolidate their party by fixing stgmas
upon those whom they know to b. A. deyO-
ted to the Union a themselves
Observation has shown that our condition
cannot he ameiorated under Democratic
rule We must unite to drive from power
those who have done Us much harm, and We
have vet To see that they have done Us any
good. Let our great mon party bring
back union and the prosperity We once en-
joyed. have always been whlg, nation
al whig, Clay whig, aud my conscience
has never smote me for acting under tS flag
We have no one at the helm Of the ship Of
State now that wc can trust; therefore lct "
bury differences and unite to save the conn
try; let Is be careless ot what may BE said
BY others, and press forward united 70 yicto.
~ As old men must soon pass Oft the stage
Of action call upon our young men 70 come
forward and occupy it. Why should doubts
Of success thwart Il? Our cause Is right,
and we will succeed lor the reason that right
always receives assistance from above. Ii
our party fails and ~ fall n The common
ruin, let rs have the satisfaction ol knowing
that We fall advocating 4 good cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Ex-LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FoRD, Of Ohio
who was elected Printer to the House Of Re
representatives., has been about Washington
since the first Monday of December last-a
candidate for everything first for the Clerk
ship-thcn for rgeant.at-Arms-then for
Postmaster Of the House-and if We mistake
not, then for the Undergraduates achiey-
ing the post Of House Printer lie was
familiarity known, years ago, in Ohio local
contests. as paddock Ford, F." if we remember
correctly. \ more bitter and active co-wor-
ker with the abolitionists, the State never
held-we do not except Joshua X. Giddings
himself Wash. star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Hon. ID. S. DIcKINsoN.-T Charleston
prospects of this distinguished gentleman
have Frightened amazingly here within the
past week or two, owing TO the fact that the
advocates Of his nomination have succeeded
in creating the impression that, if nomina-
ted he will surely carry New York, by some
forty thousand majority. 1t j known that
no other statesman is stronger throughout
the whole South, and that California and
Oregon may be relied on a. being sure to
vote for any Democratic nominee who j
sound on the slavery question. His friends
here, though not numerous, are very active
and efficient gentlemen.-IV Wash Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

School BooKs.-We have received Sc
ries of School Bo KS. published by Morton
& Griswold, Louisville, KY, and which are
now extensively used in the Southern and
South Western States. They consist of
Goodrich's First, Second, Third, Fourth,
Fifth and Sixth School Reader, edited by
Noble Butler: Buffers Common School
Speaker; and Buffers Introductory Lessons
in English Grammar and Practical Gram
mar These books have received recon-
mcndations from the best and most compe-
tent sources-and from the cursory exami-
nation we have been enabled to give them,
we believe they deserve the praise that is
bestowed upon them. They have been pre-
pared with care, and seem to be admirably
adapted to school purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

CONGRESS- The House of Representatives
Yesterday, set aside its former invalid action
in the election Of Mr.. Ford as printer of the
House, and transacted some other business
The Senate passed the invalid pension APP
preparation bill, and spent FIVE hours IN lis
tening to speeches from Messrs. Seward,
Douglas, Davis and Trumbull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Gov. Wise, in letter in reply to an invi-
tation to attend 22d celebration in New
York, wrote:-"We would preserve our great
and glorious confederacy free, then, let us
do justice to all equally and alike, and make
our Union not one of bonds, but of affection.
This can easily be done by strictly observ-
ing the constitution and laws, and by ceas-
ing to tolerate sectional and social strife"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Preparations are beginning to be made in
Charleston, South Carolina, for the approach
ing Democratic Convention. A letter from
Charleston says: sour hotel-keepers are US
ing every effort to enlarge their accomoda-
tons, and offering to pay literally for the
use of public halls and private houses during
the session. Several of the public halls and
many additional tenements have been al
ready engaged"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

The election for members Of the CITY
Council, held at Frederick, Maryland, on
Monday, resulted in the choice of four De.
mo0rats and three Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Major Sanford Chancellor, Of Spotsylva-
mia county, an old and highly respected cit
izen, died at his residence in that county
on Saturday last. lie had been for many
years Magistrate. and held other positions
of public trust, and was an honored and use
ful member Of society. His death is lanien-
ted by an extensive family connection, and
by all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

William G. Stevens, formerly editor of the
Rockingham Register and a former dele
gate to the Legislature from Rockingham
county, died at Pilatka, Florida, on the
10th ult. Mr.. s., went to florida short
time since, for the benefit of his heath. lie
was most worthy and intelligent gentleman,
and his death will be deeply regretted by
all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

We have received copy of an eloquent
eulogy on the late Rev. DR.. Ryder, delivered
before the Philodemic Society of George
town College d. c., by James F. McLaugh-
lin. II has been published at the request of
the society
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

. III hicAduuTld COubly.
On motion Of Mr. August, the Committee
on Agriculture, &C., were instructed to en-
quire into the cxpediency Of having fish,
from the Northern States, subjected to the
inspection laws of this State
Mr. Carson called up a bill authorizing
the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Com
pany, to extend their road from the town OF
Winchester, to connect with the Manassas
Gap Railroad, at or near the town Of Stras-
burg.
The bill was discussed at length by Mr..
/ Carson in its favor, and MeSsrs. Thomas Of
T., and Pennybacker in opposition, and was
rejected ayes 5. noes p.
4 bill, to incorporate the Fredericksburg
and Fauquier Railroad Company, came up
on Its passage Ii was explained by Mr..
Taiiaferro, and was defeated, ayes ~, noes
S-wanting d constitutional majority. On
motion Of Mr. Wickham, the rejecting vote
was reconsdcred, and the bill laid On the
table
\ bill authorizing the Virginia Central
Railroad Company to construct a branch Vi
their road to Lexington, was passed-ayes
II, noes i.
Mr. Knight called up bill to increase the
capital stock 1T the SJuthside Railroad Com
pany for the purpose Of constructing q
branch road ID the Roanoke river and Of
lcred substitute which was adopted, au-
thorizinga State subscription Of three-ffths
of $500 900, for the construction Of road
from Blacks and Whites, III Nottoway, to
GAINESVILLE, or some point near GAINESVILLE.
The bill was then laid on the table, On mo
ton III Mr.. Claiborne
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
The Hsrper's Ferry Investigation.

= 3
Mr. George l.. Stearns, of Bosten, was be-
fore the Senate Harper's Ferry Investigating
Committee on Friday, and testified as follows
| did not take any active interest in the
Kansas affairs until the attack on Lawrence
and the destruction Of the hotel and other
private property in that town, reused me 70
the Importance Of active eXcrtion III behalf
Of that portion Of our fellow-citizens who
were thus assailed The assault on Charles
Sumner in the Senate chamber at Washing
ton, which followed closely on the attack OF
Lawrence, at once determined me to devote
all my energies to the work Of making Kan
sas free State, and | Immediately went to
the Boston committee for the relief Ofthe suf-
ferers IN Kansas, and offered nv services. !
worked for them until June that year, and
then, being willing to devote all my time to
the cause, was made chairman of the State
Kansas Committee of Massachusetts, which
took the place Of the first named Committee,
and continued the work throughout the State.
In five months including August and Decem-
Der Of that year, | raised through my agents
about torty-eight thousand dollars, aud in
the same time commenced the formation Of
societies for contributions Of clothing, which
resulted il sending from twenty T. thirty
thousand dollars more II supplies Of various
kinds
Early in January 1857, saw Brown, Of
whom | had heard, but had not seen. lie
came ~ Boston, and was introduced to me
by one 81 our Kansas agents, and after re-
peated conferences with him, being strongly
impressed with his sagacity courage and
stern integrity, !, through vote four com
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

We observe in the American Farmer for
March, an interesting communication from
NJ. Tilghman Goldsborough, esq, of Talbot
county, Nd, Wit. his method of treatment
in detail, of one of the most extraordinary
crops Of Wheat on record The Farmer Tor
this month is full of original and well selec-
ted matter for all interested in the culture OF
tba snil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
New York Cattle Market. Feb. %

Beeyes are heavy; offerings III $500 head .a,,
Al $40 Zoe; some premium Al llC1 ltc. Shee.
closed buoyant; offerings of 300 head. Swine
closed Grm offerings of 5000 head; sales III IT,
&c; dressed 6tG8r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

The State of Virginia has paid the follow
ing amounts for transportation of troops on
railroads to and from Charlestown, viz Al
exandria and Washington, Sl02; Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac, $3.50; Rich
mond and Petersburg, S2O7; Baltimore and
Ohio. Sl9.373 rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

REMARKS.--Thc market yesterday VIZ. u.-.
animated than for some time past The sses.r,
are still light, but the demand active ~,
Wheat has advanced IN Flour, there Il some,
tiyity, bat prices are without change w. ,ar.
tinue 70 quote Superue al $j2J t. shipper.
There we're sales ii iair t. good white Whes
Change At 1850 l4Oc., aud red II same ous.,.
a 1900 1850. Corn i il good demand. au4 !.
note sales d white at 75c. III Rye, the..
more actiyity-we quote SOc and wanted v.,.
373c., and IN fair request Business brighten
ing up, and good spring trade + confidently ~.
tiepated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

We hope that if any one, interested in the
political affairs Of the country, omitted to
read Mr.. Janney's speech at the opening Of
the Wing Convention, published in yester-
days Gazette he will not fail to turn to it
now. and giveit an attentive perusal. There
are facts, arguments, and "reminiscences
there, which ought to have u controlling in
fuence upon the minds, not only of the
Wings, but of unprecedented men Of all par
ties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Some years ago the British Government
offered a reward of 100000 to the discover
or of the Northwest Passage. The Prize
has been already awarded by Government
to Sir R. Mcclure. This officer sailed from
Behring's Straits, and reached the furthest
point eastward, attained by any vessel
From this point he abandoned his ship, at
ter being two years shut up in the ice, and
still proceeding eastward, joined the expe-
dition from Bafin's Bay, thereby complet-
ing the voyage and journey across the North
American continent from the Pacific to the
Atlantic The friends of Sir John Franklin,
however, claim that the credit is due him,
and that his widow is in consequence enti-
tied to the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

NV YonE, FEB. pa Cotton closed heau-
sales Of 1000 bales Flour closed firm: ss.e, (
10000 bbIs.; State $5.IO@$ $500 ONO $3.50
Sc; Southern $o.6O@$jSO. Wheat closed lra
sales Of ] 900 bush; Canada white lJyc Com
closed firms sules VI $4,000 bush; yellow ,ge.
white SOMS2c Pork closed heavy Odd nc., SIT,
4UMSl7.JO, new do. Sls.@1. Lard closed s,e4.,
1T IlGgll!c Hhiskey closed >tcudy at2@l ll-}..
Sugar closed heavy -MuscoYudo tl@ .a stock
ii, 900 boxes and bbIs. Coffee closed irm ,ss,
u 200 bags At I2t@ I2tc. Stocks ar, la. .ai
lower: Mo- III, 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Hon. James A. Pearce, one of the present
Senators in Congress from Maryland, has
been nominated by the Democratic Caucus
of the Maryland Legislature, for reelection.
The nomination is equivalent TO an election
Mr.. Pearce received 33 votes in the caucus,
and Mr. Long l3-the rest scattering Mr..
Pearce, though not now on our side in poll
tics, is probably, for experience and ability,
the best choice the Democrats could have
made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

The bill for the "Strasburg Extension"
rs it is called, has been defeated in the State
Senate, and that, so efectually, that it is
not likely the subject will be again pressed
upon the attention of the Legislature. Our
Richmond correspondent gives q short sy-
nopsis of the able speech delivered on the
occasion, by our attentive and indefatigable
Senator Another letter, we have received,
says that Mr. Thomas speech was a very
conclusice one indeed-that it concluded the
whole question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

The Baltimore city passenger railroad bill,
continues to be an exciting question in Bal
timore, and in the Maryland Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Mr.. G. IL. Bradley, OF Fredericksburg, was
quite severely injured, last week, in jumping
from a carriage, whilst going to the funeral
of the late Mai Chancellor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

T oW'S GLYCERINE SOAP, Honey do, Al
il mond do, Palm do, Rose do, White Bar do.
CASTLE do, White CASTLE do, Transparent Bar
and Ball do BARRIERS do just received and for
sale by LEADBEATER i CO,
mo Nos. ) and South Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
puRIIsHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SN0WDEN,
ALEXANDRIA,:

THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH |, 1860
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Il LIQUORS.
| /! 200 bills. Rectj6rd Whi,key
$50 OIa Rye Whi-kcy
~ lin ana Domestic Brandy
~ N u. Rum
lO Apple aud Peach Brandy
- Casks Malaga Wine
is Casks French Brandy
Vintage Ut ISL, 1898 ana 1888
10 Casks Port, Sherry and MaIcjru Wine
7j basket, Champagne prince Imperial
"Bouzy' aud 'lleidsick. Holland tin, Jamaica
Spirits Brown Stout. Scotch Ale, &C.. A.. Sold
Us lar fow cash i amy house South III New York.
NIB n A. BREWIS.
P. r. HO0FF, Alexandria, va,
FLOUR, GRAIN, Ash GROCERY MERCHANT,
STORE No Is, CNlo> ST., Scum or PRIvCE.
Particular attention Will Tie given ID all runsign
mcuts ii PRODUCE. PLASTER, SALT, ana
GROCERIES furnished al current rates
lnl l-eo"t
/ OST-Ou Wednesday, g9th Nj February, on
4 Cameron street, j MEMORANDA BOOK.
which il u ~ usr to any one hul The owner Il
liberal reward will L. paid Id IL return, u eG ii
Tie Gazette Office.
ND I-2t !. ". WILLIAMS
/ OST-By Iittle BY, yesterday morning. IT,
! ! tween the Post Office and Gazette Once
THREE GOLD DOLLARS which the finder win
~ doing au aot ri kindness ID leave at this office,
and viii receive j reward aud lhe thaGi, Ut TIE
loser mh -3l
TISHERI FOX RENT offer Till rent
II THORN'S GUT FISHING SHORE. known
lis one " the best Fisheries ou tile Potomac river.
with an OUTFIT attached.
mi l-ios r. A. EREwIS
F7IoH. FiSH!-
II Smoked IIali5ut, Macker4l, God Fish, SAL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

INV YORK, February 2-.-The stock marie,
was dull to-day. Government hves sold Il ggy.
In State stocks there was a downward tendency.
Missouri skies SOL, Kentucky 1924, Virginia .
The money market was not uctiyc, call loan. ~
at sixty days Post Office warrants y ,ho amour.
Of 4 million u dollars IRE nearly ready III peel
scntatiOn.