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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

The Washington Constitution says that all
the talk "about dissensions in the Cabinet
is entirely and absurdly false. President
Buchanan and his Cabinet were, and are, a
unit on the Kansas policy. The illusions
in a New York journal to alleged differences,
have not particle of fact to rest upon"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

Some Of the Mississippi newspapers are
"poking fun" at the late Commissioner
from that State, to Virginia, especially re
ferring to the bill of Expenses" paid by
our State Legislature, and which, some how
or other, is made the theme of no little COM
ment both in Virginia and Mississippi. We
wish it were not so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25
Squatter sovereigntY.

tits claimed by the Philadelphia Press
that the Charleston Convention will adopt
"a genuine squatter sovereignty platform =
OF course ,ce cannot divine what may b.
done at Charleston, but we think we hazard
little in the averment that if the Convention
shall be guilty of such an act of folly, its
members might al well have saved them.
selves the trouble and expense of trip tc
Charleston.
The nominee upon "a genuine squatter 50
vereignty platform" could not carry the vote
of single Southern State. The South
would hurl back such platform with inef
fable scorn, and Indignantly repudiate its
selected champ ion.-Rich. Enquirer.
The Enquirer, however, has no faith in
the predictions Of the Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

ais CoNcREss.- Tho Senate was not In session.
yesterday. In the House of Representatives
various gentlemen delivered speeches, but
no business was transacted .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

sGGo The National Convention of the .Consti-
Il I I, tutionsl Union party" is to assemble in
] Baltimore, on the 9th of May. The Central
Committee of that party are to meet in Bal
timore on the same day. @
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

s.. A public meeting in Norfolk, has protested
the election of Mr.. Malone, the En-
gineer and Superintendent of the Norfolk
and Petersburg Railroad, as President Of
the Road. and requested him to resign. The
State Proxies voted for him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

DEATH OF WIN. SHANDs.-Another of the
old soldiers of the war OF 1912 has been la
ken from US. After long and well spent
life, William Stands departed this life at his
residence in Prince George county, on Satur-
day last. At the time Of his death, he was
surveyor of the customs for the portof Peters
burg, which Office he had held for many
years. For several years he faithfully re-
presented his county in the Legislature, and
in various other public positions, he render
ed valuable service to the community in
which he resided. Petersburg Lnteiiigeneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

Itappears from an article in the New Or
leans Delta. that the Chicago Black Repubii-
cans who lately visited that city were much
enlightened on the subject of slavery-in its
favor. of course. Among these visitors was
! one of the Chicago Tribune, and even he
"expressed his surprise and his conviction
that so much of what was commonly said
and believed at the North concerning slave
ry, had so little foundation in fact"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

The Richmond Enquirer contains full
report of the Examination into the case of
JamesB. Eastman, before the County Court
of Shenandoah County, on charge of pur-
chasing negroes from Noah j. Burner, late
of that County, knowing said negroes to be
under deed of trust" 1t will be remem-
bered that the examination resulted in the
acquittal of Mr.. L. by the unanimous opin-
ion of the Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

Mr.. James Bailey. while attending an
auction, in Richmond, on Tuesday, had his
pocket picked of sl5o.50. The pickpocket
escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

#I FOR RENT OR SALE-The THREE
~. STOkY BRICK DWELLING, on Prince,
between Fairfax and Water streets, next door
east OF tue oihec OF the Alexandria Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad. Water and Gas have been
introduced, and the house thoroughly repaired
Possession given April 18th, For terms Of rent
ing, or price Of property, enquire at the Gazette
Office. NH 2-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

We think, on the whole, official swindling
in Austria is little more systematic and
scientific than it has yet become in this
country. A letter in the London Times
mentions a very curious mode by which ar
my contractors plundered the Government.
They agreed to deliver cattle at so much a
head in Mantua. The cattle were driven in
at one gate and counted--driven through the
town. out at another gate and around the
city to the first gate, where they were coun-
ted again-and so on until the same cattle
had actually been counted fce times
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

There is a break in the recent amicable re-
lstions between the Executive and the New
York Herald! The Washington Constitu-
ton says that "to convict the correspondent
or the editor of the Herald of falsehood, is to
subject ones self to ridicule for his pains"
The Constitution adds 1.-The President
knows the men who have his confidence, and
the insidious attacks of the Herald upon the
President by calumnious assaults upon those
around him. show the hypocrisy and hollow
ness of his friendship. Away with such
friends! Get thee behind me, Satan"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

/, In the debate, on general topics, in the
House Of Representatives. on Monday, Mr..
Avery, Of Tennessee, referred as an evi-
dence Of the designs Of the Black Republl-
cans, to their, vote on Mr.. Blake's resolution,
u.,for abolishing slavery everywhere 10
this Mr.. Sherman replied that this twas
mere resolution of inquiry, and might be
considered as an Offset to a resolution OF
South Carolina member, proposing to "eman-
cipate the white slaves of the North" lie
denied that those who voted for the inquiry
proposed by his colleague. were willing to IN
yterfere with slavery in the States; and, In
reply to question by Mr.. Ashmore' said
that, although his party were divided on the
subject, he was opposed to meddling with
} slavery in the District Of Columbia--a place
which is paradise for free negroes Mr.
Avery continued, and expressed his belief
that the Republican party would abolish
slavery wherever they could obtain the
power. 95 .r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

TIEAS.-25 half chests fine Gun Powder. In
i perial, Young Tyson, and Black TEAS, in
store, and for sale By
ap l5-eo3m T. A. BREWIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

Mr.. Jones, of Georgia, in his speech in
the House of Representatives, on Monday,
declared that he had but little hope Of the
-perpetuation of the Union, and said the
South would not submit to Republican dom
ination. He repudiated the idea of fighting
for rights within the Union. The bond, he
said, was already broken, and Georgia had
laid down her ultimatum in the event of the
election of Republican President. He
favored secession, and claimed the right,
and thought when one Southern State would
lead off, all would follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25
ALEXANDRIA,:

MORNING, APRIL rs, 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25

A MAN PLEADS HIS OwN Cash. ,l.
Quarter Sessions, Philadelphia, recently.
man named Pierce Kitchen was tried e.-
assault and battery upon his wife NJ
Kitchen was brought to Che stand
couldn't swear that her husband baI e,a.
struck her, but swore that he ndulgad
whiskey, and failed TO support his c,..l.
The defendant, who plead not guilty ..i
that lawyers were humbugs. and lpf.ro..
the Court that he would plcaa m, own ...1..
Mr. Kitchen spread himself aud mad.
speech. He faced the jury, and went tbrgn II
the motions IN manner that would bs1
done no discredit toany of our best Omar
Sessions practitioners lie informed n
jury that, having failed to prove that H. ~.
Laid an angry hand upon BIS wite
could mt possibly be convicted of I'm assam.
upon her. As 70 the other charges. he r.a.
ded justification. Mrs Kitchen. ,es,I
men of the jury" said Mr.. Kitchen "..
sakes her kitchen, and spend. half her ,.,..
in the church lecture-room While mv Lra.
ches are running to seed, and The cij.d,.,
gong about with ill-kept noses and l5i.,.
dated extremities, Mrs Kitchen i iuaur,...
IN contab with lot If old ladies. alyg,t9
shocking nudity Of the South Sea I,lap8r-.
While willing to provide for her, geut.emaa
Of the jury, | amt willing u feed II, ~.
brethren Of the church, nor ty eve b. n.
parties to twenty people, twice weak ~.
Their. If I've got tight On ,hc ,.r.n-,. .f
such proyocatlon gentleman IF thc u-
it amt bit more than the be,,uf y.u.y..,
have done, if placed in my circumstance.
and il you was me, aud ] was y.u-sn.w.
ing the case as | do-I'd render 4 ,crl'..
acqulCtal, and served die woman right
Having said dis Mr. Kitchen disg9nupg.
the subject, and the jury placing Their ae.,
together, rendered verdict j No. guUt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-25


Correspondence 0f'hie Baiijmore american I
CHARLESTON, April p, /. M.-The arri-
val Of four steamships this morning, bring
ing about six hundred passengers, has given
a more stirring aspect to The city, whilst the
accessions by railroad have also amounted to
nearly a. many. The political cauldrun is
consequently commencing to boil with an
the intensity usual on such occasions. The
greatest harmony and good feeling prevail,
to all outward appearances even between
the two sets Of New York delegates, but it i
plain to perceive that their opposition il Of
the most mbittered character, which will de-
yelop itself on the assembling Of the Conyen-
ton The Wood delegates are distributing
this morning circulars and documents con
tanning extracts from speeches made By each
of the leading men Of the opposing delega-
ton, showing them to he not only free-suil-
ers but downright abolitionists. The senti-
meuts attributed to them by Wood, would, if
uttered here insure for each co t OF tar
and feathers, and ride upon rail
The New York soft" delegates have
their head quarters at the Mills House.
where Mayor Wood has also taken a parlor
and chamber, independent Of his main head
quarters at St. Andrews Hall, where the
balance of the delegation are Stopping
They complain greatly of the charges, not
only on account Of the money demanded,
but for the reason that it has prevented
thousands of their friends from New York
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10
A COQUE7TE REBUKED.

Lord N, a nobleman, both by ma
ture and birth, was noted for his virtues,
his unassuming manners and grace of per-
son. He had married when quite young, a
lady with equal rank with himself, though
she was by no means handsome but he
loved her with almost romantic fervor.
The Countess of Twas most superb
~ beautiful woman, and once in Company
with number of friends, boosted that she
could conquer Lord N. if she conld
gain his attention long enough. But the
boast was received with doubts by the frieDds
OF the Countess.
He is evidently good Christian man, 4"
said one.
"A f. for his Christianity" said the
Countess, contemptuously. Il tell you
can make him sue for a smile. ] wish
could gam his arm for one quarter of an
hour"
Her wish was gratifed. That very eve
ming at brilliant party. Lord - and bis
lady appeared. Blazing with costly jewels,
radiant as peri, the unprincipled Coun-
tess riveted every eye she was indeed, fair
er than poets dream. With the most DEL
icate manevering, she gained the attention
of Lord N, and walked triumphantly
through the blaze of beauty, casting signif
icant glances on those she me- who had heard
her idle boast.
But. though as polite as the most accom-
piished man of the world, she could see that
Lord N was totally unmoved by her ell
egant style. or her coquettish airs and
glances. Finally she gave some little quo
tation which he considered delicately COM
plimentsd by the approval of his wife. the
m and che
piqued because he had quoted his 11Ife. that
plain Lady N. before her. the i'm perious,
the acknowledged belle of the whole empire.
Lord N turned his dark eye fully upon
her,
MY dear madam said be, in an en-
phatic manner, zone approving word from
my wife is well worth thousand from any
other woman, however brilliant and beauti
full she may be-
The blood mounted to the cheeks and
brow of the Countess she felt how sublime
was the dignity of virtue. but she did not
yet dispair. Seeing Lady N-convers-
ing with one of the blandest of soyereigns,
she exclaimed
Look, my Lord do you see how en-
tirely engrossed your lady seems with the
handsome young prince? You should be
jealous"
81 am not" he replied. still more stern
~, my wife and l have q motto. that true
honor will never suffer itself TO be tempered
and as for myself, with reference TO Lady
N, can most truly say. In the divine
language of Scripture, sthe heart of her hus-
band doth safely trust In her,
The coquette was silenced-her anima-
ton gone. and those who noted it knew the
reason why. AS for the Countess. she was
/ beard often afterwards to say that. could
she obtain husband like Lord N, she
should consider herself the haPpiest woman
| IN the world.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10
THE HOUSE THAT SAM BUILT.

The following is q capital parody on
THE House that Jack Built" As HUI
NOR of the Campaign" We have seen moth
ing better:
The White House-This lie the house
that Sam built.
$780, O0O-This is the malt that lay in
the house that Sam built.
James Buchanan-This is the rat, that ats
the malt, that lay in the house that Sam
built.
s. A Dougias-This is the cat that kill.
ed the rat, that ale the malt that lsy in the
house that Sam built.
Breckinridge-Thisi is the dog. that wor-
ried the cat, that killed the rat, tina. ate the
malt, dc.
Bell Everett-Tbis is the COW. with
crumpled horn, that tossed the dog, that
worried the cat, &c.
n. Y. Express-This is TIE maiden, al
fcrlorn. that MIXED the COW with crump.
led horn, that, DC.
formal of CommeIce-This is the msn.
all tattered and torn, that kissed the maiden
all forlorD. that dc.
n. Y. Observer-This is the priest, all
shaver azd sborn, that married the man. all
tattesed and torn, unto the maiden all for.
forn, DC.
Independent-Th Is the cock that crow.
ed in the morn to waken the priest! all sha-
ven and shorn, that married the man all tat
tered and torn. DC.
Abe Lincoln-This is the hunter with
trumpet and horn, that owned the cock that
crowed in the morn, TO Waken the priest, all
sbaven and eborn, that married the uasn all
tattered and Torn, unto the maiden all forloFn,
that MIXED the COW with q crnmpled horn.
that tossed the dog,Ihat worried the eat. that
killed the rat, that ate the malt. that lay IN
the house that Sam built
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10
ENPORIA KANSAS, SATURDAY NOVEMBER TO- 1860

his call are his followers, whether they are
water baptized or not. On the contrary.
those who obey not the internal manifesto
tons of his spirit, are none of his whoever
baptizeth them with water. Formality may
render any man a nominal christian, but
the efeetual baptism of the spirit only, can
make real one. We think we have shown
to some extent the difference between water
baptism and the baptism of the spirit; the
case is too plain, in my view, to be denied,
yea, mayI say, too absurd for it ever to have
crept in AS church ordinance. G. H.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10
UNCLE SANS SCHOOL.

OF al the institutions
In the East or in the West,
. The glorious institution
Of the School Room ia the best.
There is room for every scholar;
And our banner Is unfurled,
With general invitation
To the people of the world.
Then come along, come along. make no delay
Come from every dwelling, come from every
way,
Bring Your slate and books along-don't be
For Uncle Sam is rich enough to send US all t.
school.
Come from where the mighty waters
OF the broad St Lawrence flow,
Come from Florida and Kansas,
Come from Maine and Mexico;
Come, and welcome. to the school room,
From the wide Atlantic shore
To til, golden region. where they hear
The old Pacific roar
We will read and spell and cipher.
Write and think, when thoughts are free;
And in study. with attention,
Carve a noble destiny;
Our motto is Excelsior
And with our motives true,
We will leave the world the wiser
When we pass cur life through
Our fathers gave US liberty;
But little did they dream
OF the grand result to follow
In this mighty age of steam.
With the march of education
All the world is set on fire.
And we knit our thoughts together
With Geographic wire.
While Europe's in cOmmotiOn,
Her monarchs in fret,
We are teaching them a lesson
Which they never can forget
And this they fast are learning
Uncle Sam is not fool;
For the people do the voting,
And the children go to school
The wise in every nation
Are joining heart and hand
To spread a love of knowledge
And of freedom DER the land.
And Uncle Sam is anxious
That his children all should be
OF the wisest and the bravest,
And the most worthy Il. be free
Come join our swelling numbers,
And advance with us along;
We will ALL i'll friendly union,
Sing in VISIONS ways song;
Until every land re echo
With the free and joyous call.
Come We to the fount of knowledge
There's wisdom there for ALL
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10
Up the Lane.

[From the Springfield (Mass.) Republican,
Sweet Margaret Fame came up the lane
From picking the red-ripe berries,
And met young Paul. comely and tail,
Going to market with cherries
Stopping, she blushed. and he looked flushed !;
Perhaps twas the burden they carried;
When they passed on, t cir burdens were one.
And at Christmas they were married
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10

The London BuiIder gives the following
rule for transferring engraveings to aostse pa
per :-'.Plsce the eDgTaveing for isW sec
onds over the vapor OF iodine. Dip Q slip
of white paper in weak solution oil starch.
and. when dry. in weak solution of. oil OF
vitrioI. When dry. lay slip upon the en-
graveing. and place them for = few minutes
under the press. The engraveing will thus
The iodine has the property OF firing the
black parts of the ink upon the epgraveing.
and not on the white" This important dis
covsry is yet in It's infancy Seisatyfe
American.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10
B L ACK s NIT NC.
cox 4 RAKER

IIAVING established themselves in the above
i i business at Emporia, would announce to the
hlly prepared to do all manner of work in then
hne Of business, in the best manner. They f1atter
themselves that with their long experience at the
business they will be able to give the fullest salts
faction to all who may favor them with their pat
Ionage. Prices reasonable.
EmporiA, August l, S5S-6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10

An Israelise lady, sitting in the same box
at an opera with physician. waa much
troubled with ennui, and happened to gap.
Excuse me, madam said the doctor,
Il am glad you did not swallow me-"
Give yourself no uneasinsss." replied
the lady, Il am Jewess, and never eat
pork
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10

This line fills out this column.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-11-10

LIKE FATHER LIKE SoS.-'.Wbat's that?''
said sehoolmaster pointing TO the letter X.
"Daddy's Name
mo it isn't your daddy's name. you
blockhead ] It's X"
"I'll be shot if il is It's daddy's name.
blcwed if it amt. I've seed him write 1t
Often
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-06

mantle of his greatness, which the SpIcERs
and MoPHAMs have worn in common with him,
he will leave to fall, without his guidance
lag to convert public festival into party clap
trap, or his own self-trumpeting. sd
Such being, at all events, our hope, we shall, Of
course, ''take part in the ceremonies" We have
too earnestly advocated, and too ardenty desired
the acquisition of the noble tract which will be
dedicated upon Monday, not to rejoice at its being
finally opened TO our people. For many genera
tons after the chickering's and tumulls of our
day shall have been forgotten--when flattery
and vanity no longer keep alive the noisy
names that ought to die-we trust that the ver-
dure and the shade of Druid Hill may still invite
our chdrens children to pleasure and repose.
We trust that, in its pure, sweet air, all health
and joy may dwell, and that all sorts and condi-
tions of men may mingle in its walks, now and
Notwithstanding amid the beauty and SIM
plcity of nature, the foolish and unfounded social
jealousies, which only demagogues or knaves
encourage or suggest.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-06
BALTIMORE.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER C, 1850

THE REFORu MASS MEETING THIS EVE
MING AT ASHLAND SQUARE.
All voters interested in the issues appertaining
to the Municipal Election, will remember that the
only opportunity of hearing them discussed in
town meeting will be afforded this evening at
Ashland Square. Messrs. GILL, WALLIS, BRooKs,
and others, are expected to speak. We repeat
that the Gay street cars run by the place of meet