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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

We have received a copy of a speech on
the Slavery Question, prepared for the Union
Meeting held at Wilkesbarre, Lugerne Coun-
ty, Pa, the production of c. F. Bowman,
ESQ. Had we room, we would gladly pub
lish it-but our columns are so much crowd
ed with the current news and records of
passing events, that we can do no more than
TO say. that it is patriotic and conservative,
and shows that there are men in the free
States able and willing to stand up for JUS
tce and right, and assist in stemming the
tide Of lanaticism and prejudice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

Mr.. Reagan, of Texas, has offered a joint
resolution in the House Of Representatives,
proposing to put five millions of dollars at
the disposal of the President Of the United
States, to suppress and punish hostilities by
bands of lawless Mexicans on the frontiers of
Texas This was referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07
Resnonse to South Carolina.

The Governor of Tennessee mas laid the
resolutions Of South Carolina before the
Legislature Of his State, together with the
following message
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
February ., 1860.
Gcntleuen ~ Scuote md House n Represe"tottfss;
herewith transmit resolutions adopted
by the Legislatures Of South Carolina ana
Mississippi, upon Federal relations.
Whilst do not concur in their rec0mmen-
dutions-not seeing the necessity or pro-
priety Of a convention Of the slayeholdlng
States u the Union at this time-l, never
theless, deem it proper that should commu-
nicale, and that you should respectfully CON
slider the suggestions Of our sister States.
Believing as do that the people Of Ten
ne.sep are loval To tile Constitution, IN all
Ill parts, and with each and all Of its guar
amtees: possessing 4 jealous regard for the
rights of the States and feeling justly APP
prehensiyc OF cucrOachments upon them,
they would feel aud demonstrate, when ne
cessary, their identity with any Of her Sis
ter States in resisting any unjust and IN
constitutional warfare upon them or their
institutions.
This resistance should be, first, BY the use
Of Ill the constitutional means IA our pewer,
to the end that the Union may be preserved
AZ il was formed, and the blessings of gov
eminent III equality, under written CON
sttution. perpetuatcd But III the hope Of
thus obtaining justice shall be disappointed,
anu tile Federal Government, in the hands
of reckless fanatics, shall at any time be-
come an engine ii power a. invade the rights
81 individuals and Of States, to follow the
example orour fathers If l71G, Will BE the
only alternative left Us.
Whilst there i much in the present atti-
tude Of parties States and public men, in
the Northern portion Of the Contederacy, to
cause apprehension as to the security Of our
rights and the continuance Of fraternal feel
ing, set there is ! probability and hope
strong one that wise, temperate, and firm
councils may avert the impending evils.
Therefore, before widening The breach in
the manner designated III the resolutions
herewith submitted, our policy should be to
exhaust every means consistent with honor
ard the constitution, il an earnest effort to
check the tide of aggression, and restore the
era II good feeling and fraternity throughout
the whole country. Respectfully
IsuAM C HARRIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

William Landon, landlord Of the Ameri-
can Hotel, Albany, and formerly proprietor
of Congress Hall, and the City Hotel, died
in Albany, on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

Dates from California to the 18th, are re
ceiyed. New silver and quicksilver mines
have been discovered, and gold discoveries
continue. The mining business is inereas-
ing every where in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The French Government has replied TO
the encyclieal letter of the Pope, relative to
the italian question" expressing surprise
at its positions, but not abating a jot Of the
Emperor's previously expressed determine
tion-if any body can find out exactly what
that determination is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The friends of the Hon. Alexander r..
Boteler, of Virginia, will be pleased to learn
that he is recovering from the severe sick
ness with which he has been afflicted for
several days, and will soon be able to re-
sumo his seat in the House of Representa-
tiYes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The great strike" of the journeymen
builders, bricklayers and stone masons, in
London, has ceased, the journeymen not be-
ing able to carry their point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The London Times makes the delay which
occurred in the election of Speaker of the
II ouse Of Representatives, at the opening OF
the present session of Congress, the occa-
sion for dissertation upon the subject OF
our government, and for claim Of superb
ority on the part of the British government
over ours, in its practical and efficient work
ing. 1t has to admit, however, that such
an event in England at the commencement
of session of Parliament would be much
more serious thing there, than it has turned
out to be here. The fact is, these bitches,
and catches here, are disagreeble and annoy
ing enough, but they have proved, so tar,
not to be dangerous. The political machine
may sometimes jar, but it has never yet
been thrown out of gear, or produced a
crash. Still it is well to observe, that every
such event as is referred to- gives the oppo-
nents of Republican government chance
for decrying our institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

It is said that the second daughter of
Queen Victoria. the Princess Alice, is to
have as husband, the young Prince of Orange,
The marriage is to take place on the ami
versary of the Queens birthday, on the oath
of May next This intelligence comes to US
from Brussels, to which city the young
couple are to pay visit after their
union King Leopold, the great uncle of
the bride, is making preparations to re-
ceive them in the Belgian capital. The
Princess will enter on her eighteenth year
in April, and the Prince will have at
tanned the term of manhood in September
The marriage is likely to be popular in Eng
land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The peach growers in Delaware complain
that the crop Of peaches, this season, will be
destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The Maryland House Of Delegates, by a
vote of SIS yeas to 5 nays, has adopted the
Address requesting the Governor to remove
Judge Henry Stump from Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07
Letter from Williamsburg

Correspondence otHc Hici~2nd Dispatch
WlLLlAusnraG, VA, March 3 The ccle
brated and iar-lamcd Raleigh Tavern,
over one hundred and fifty years DID, and
whose honored guests were Patrick Henry,
Sir Walter Raleigh, aud other distinguished
men, located in the city Of Williamsburg,
Va, aud which was lately destroyed BY fre,
supposed to lie the work ~ an lnceniiary,
owned and occupied Is Robert B!assingham,
who had it and its contents insured largely
in several different companies, was detected
ID forging the name Of Robert N. Garrett,
J. p, to certificate Of lis loss, hy James i.
Close Actuary and General Agent Of the
Southern Protection Insurance Company 81
Alexandria, va, and by him arrested in
the name Of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
tried before single Magistrate by COL r.
bert Armistead, CONFERENCE.-The Attorney,
assisted by Lemuel j. Bowdca and by J. b.
Cosnaham and Walker ". Vests for delen-
dant, and sent on for further trial before the
examining court, On February IS Robert
Saunders, esq, presiding Magistrate, aud,
after \ full hearing, still sent On TIT the Cir
cult Court FIR his final trial, which takes
place May =, 1860
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

WAR MPENDING.-The Washington Con-
stitution afirms 'its positive conviction that
if the Mexican treaty be rejected, war with
Mexico is inevitable"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

Mr.. Starke, the Commissioner from Mis-
sssippi, deputed to ask the Legislature of
Virginia to appoint Delegates to the proposed
Southern Convention, urgently presses for
an answer, and discusses and criticises the
report of the majority of the Committee of
the Legislature on the subject, and argues
that the reasons and conclusions of that re-
port. are all in favor Of the propriety of the
measure he advocates. 1t does not strike us
that this pertinaceous effort on the part Of
other States to induce Virginia to follow
their lead in this matter, is exactly right.
However, the friends of the Southern Con-
yention are more confident than they were,
few weeks ago, that Delegates will be APP
pointed, and the Convention held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

BELGIAN capitalists announce that an or
ganization has been perfected for the pur-
pose of trading directly with the Southern
States Of the United States, and they call
upon the people Of the Southern States to
show that they seriously desire to sustain
the movement by subscribing for shares in
the Company. The Belgians declare, at the
same time, that they do not actually want
the money, except as tangible evidence
that the South will cooperate with them IN
sustaining the enterprise. Sums as low as
twenty-five dollars will be received, but no
subscriptions for a less amount than four hun
dred dollars will be entitled to voice in the
management. Such is the substance of the
letter, written by NJ. Julien Racquet, Sec
rotary of the Continental and Southern Di-
rect Trade Association, Of Brussels, and sent
by the Hon. Howell Cobb to the Macon (Ga.
Telegraph, for publication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

INGENIOUS But CRuEL-There is style
Of advertising now extensively practsed in
Philadelphia whic! is an outrage upon hu-
man rights. A paragraph, the title and
chief part Of which refer to some matter Of
news or SONS topic Of general interest, and
50 beguiles the reader INTO a perusal Of the
whole, ends with recommendation to buy
vour clothes nj Browns Arcade, or to use
Jones's Vegetable Pills, Or Robinson's Poor
Mans Plaster. One morning a string Of
Sancho Panza' ) maxims ended with an apbo.
ristic recommendation to 20 to--'s Cloth
ing Bszaar.-B0gt0a Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The Colonization ship Mary y. Stevens
has arrived at Baltimore, from Liberia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

In the British House of Commons, on the
10th ult., in response to some inquiries, Lord
John Russell said that enquiries had been
addressed TO Sardinia, asking whether there
was any engagement or intention to cede
Savoy to France. The reply was that there
was no such engagement or intention. The
British Government had not communicated
to that of France any opinion entertained by
the other powers, inasmuch as they had re-
ceived none The Swiss government had
asked whether, in the event OF the annexa-
ton Of Savoy to France being effected, Eng
land was prepared to abandon the neutrality
of Switzerland as guaranteed by all the
Great Powers Her Majesty's government
had replied that they were determined not
to do 50. (Cheers.) 1t appeared that all
the districts of Savoy were included in the
guarantee given by the treaty Of Vienna to
Switzerland; and her Maiesty's government
were Of opinion that if any annexation took
place it was fair proposal on the part OF
Switzerland that Savoy should be annexed
to Switzerland. He observation-disclosures he
had no official information-th France had
addressed a communication to Sardinia to the
effect that if Sardinia was increased by the
annexation Of Central Italy, the frontier OF
France could not be deemed secure without
the possession of Savoy and Nice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

The famous yacht Waudercr has sailed
from Boston. for Havana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07
Home Manufacture.

ut meeting of the CLONE Industrial
Committee ID Winchester Isl Thursday,
the Ord If February, il was
"RcsuIyed, That J. y Palmer bc appoin-
tea t. invite. through the public papers, from
manufacturers in Virginia, 4 full de>crip-
tion III such goods a. they manufacture:
whether they can be supplied il quantity,
and I'D what rates together with any other
information they may thiuk essential with
ycw that this committee shall, when pos
scs,ed 81 1 sufficient amount of such tnlor-
nation. take such further steps us 1t may
deem proper. T. PronuIgatc the information
% obtained, II enable merchant, and con
sumner, to know where they can supply
themselves.
Resolved, further, That tie newspapers
throughout Virginia, especially in manuiac-
turing districts, BE requested = publish sand
call
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

o. FOR REMIT three story STORE,
zsa ~. III, King street. with the three story
WAREHOUSE il the rear. Apply to
NH 3-u JAMES p. SMITH.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
The Fair q: Holly Springs.


THE State Fair, at Holly Springs, attracted a
great crowd to that place during the past week.
The Hotels were unable to accommodate the
multitude in attendance We were on the Fair
Grounds Friday morning, and were almost stihed
with the dust There was much fine stock ex-
hibitcd; good display Of machinery, and sew.
cral beautiful homemade carriages and buggies.
Amongst the machinery. we noticed two steam
mills at work The ladies' department, though,
was, as usual, the most attractive. The display
of crotchet work, embroidery, quilting, fine sew
ing, painting and flowers, excellcd any thing Of
the kind we ever saw; and the butter, fruits,
pickles, preserves, cordials, and such like sweet
things, convinced us the housewives of the pres
cnt generation are quite as notable for their
housekeeping qualities as their grandmothcrs
were.
Hon. T. J. Hudson, President of the State Ag-
ricultural Bureau, deserves the gratitude of our
people, for the untiring energy with which he
works to advance the agricultural interests Of
the South.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
Concerts Mt Holly springs.

During the Fair two Concerts were given
one on Wednesday night, by the Holly Springs
ladies', for the benefit of the new Presbyterian
Church and the other on Friday night, by the
Euterpe Society of franklin Female College, for
the benefit of the Society. We had the good
fortune to be at both, and enjoyed, with all our
soul, the rich feast of sweet sounds that was set
before us. Several of the pieces, on each occa-
sion, were splendidly rendered; and some of the
songs were charmingly sung. We can almost
hear yet, the clear, silvery tones of the sweet
voice which bewitched us, on Friday night with
its exquisite rendering of our favorite song.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
Circuit Court.

Circuit Court.
The Lafayette County Circuit Court began its
Fall session on Monday last His Honor, Judge
Thompson, presiding and Gen. j. r. Chalmers
District Attorney The civil and criminal dock
cts are both very light and it is probable that
the Court may not remain in session longer than
this week, Judge Thompson and District At
torney Chalmers deserve the thanks of the peo-
pie for the industry and efficiency with which
they dispatch the publiC business, and for the
impartial manner in which they mete out JUS
tice to all parties,
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
Resolutions of our Agricultural Society.


At the last regular monthly meeting of the
Agricultural Society of Lafayette County, held
at the Court House in Oxford on the last Thurs
day in September, Committee was appointed
20 draft suitable rules for the more strict govern
ment of negroes, 1t was also resolved that the
report of the Committee be published in the OK
ford papers, and submitted to the Society, at its
next meeting, for amendment and adoption.
The Committee beg leave to submit the fol.
low as their Reports II
WHEREAS, In the opinion of this Society," the
present patrol system is Inadequate to the pres
vcntion of the mischiefs which are to be appre-
hended under the state of things now existing
in the country, and which can be effcctually
guarded against only by increased vigilance and
concert of action on the part of the individual
owners of slave property; therefore be it
Resolced, That we recommend to the people
of this county the rigorous observance Of the
policy set forth in the following regulations, as
measure imperiously required for their own Sc
curity:
l. That no negro be allowed, under any cir
cum tances, to leave home without the written
permission of his owner, employer or overseer
2. That no negro be allowed to buy or sell
anything whatever, without a written permit
specifying what he is authorized to buy or SELL
3. That no negro, under any circumstances,
be allowed at night or on Sunday. to visit Ok
I ford or any other place where goods are kept
/ for sale, for the purpose of trading.
4. That all negroes be required to be in their
own houses from and after the hour of ten
o'clock at night.
g. That the owner or manager on every plan
tation habitually visit each negro cabin after ten
O'Clock at night, at least twice in every month,
at irregular intervals and Oflener If necessary.
Resolre3 further, that the citizens of Oxford,
generally. be requested to lend their assistance.
as individuals, in carrying out the foregoing reg
ulations; and that the town authorities be ur.
gently invited TO adopt some efficient plan, by
means of paid police or otherwise whereby a
vigiiant town patrol may be constantly kept up.
Resotcea, also, that the practice of permitting
negroes to attend barbecues and other places
where political discussions are carried on, is Of
pernicious tendency, and should at once be dis
continued. v
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
Democratic National Executive
Committee.

The following named gentleman compose TIM
Committee: 81
2. Hon. L. L. Stevens of Oregon, Chairman.
Hon r. w. Johnson of Arkansas.
Hon Jefferson Davis, -of Mississippi
Hon Jesse ID. Bright, Of Indiana.
Hon Thos D. Florence, of PENNSYLVANIA.
Hon Geo w. Hughes, of Maryland
Hon John w. Stevenson, of Kentucky,
Hon John r. Thompson, of New Jersey.
Hon. A. Is. Meek, of Alabama.
Augustus Schell, Esq, Of New York
Isaac H. Wright, Esq, of Massachusetts,
Hon. James @. Berret Of Washington, d. u
VIM Finn, Of Washington ID. Z.
Walter Lenox. ESQ, of Washington, ID. G.
NJ. w. Clnskcy Washington, d. &. Resident sec'y
Geo. w. Riggs Washington, ID. c. Treasurer.
All communications should be addressed TO Hon.
Isaac l. Stevens, Chairman, Washington, ID. c.
Rooms of the Committee at No twenty-eight, -Four
and a-half street.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24

The Mails,
FoR some days have been somewhat axe an
gels visits, few and far between. FOR two
dsvs. no Northern mail has been received, and,
in both instances, We believe, there was no nl'n
agent on the cars For the mal to pass 'h's
most Office. and return, after flying trip ao"n
the road. is very common occurrence We ="
wise Uncle Sam to turn off his negligent agents
and hire them over again, unless ne thinks As
VIC do tina, il woala be better to get hcW ones
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
Citation Notice.

To the unknown heirs Of K. S. Browning
Nancy Cofey's heirs, unknown heirs Of
Elizabeth Griffin and her husband, E. d.
Griffin; John Browning, Matilda Dicker
son, A. CO Browning, J. c. Browning
Elizabeth Avis and her husband. G. NJ
Avis; Robert Browning, John A. Brown
ing, A. p. Browning, Caroline Tatom anC
her husband, J. De Tatom; Catharin.
Nicholas and her husband, Isaiah Nicho
las: and the unknown heirs of Benjamin
Browning, deceased:
VOU are cited to be and appear before the Pros
il bate Count Of the County Of LAFAYETTE and State
Of Mississippi. on the FOURTH MONDAY Of Octo-
Der next, then and there to show eause if anv Won
can why the petition Of Joshua Browning Adrninis-
traitor Of Caleb Browning, Sf deceased, should no,
be granted, and decree for said sale entered
4. d. MOORE, Clerk.
Sep s,lso.-4w14.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
Total population of the County, l6,osl

Two months ago, a friend in Marshall County
laughed at us for saying that John Bell was not
in the race for the Presidency. If that friend
has watched the expression of public sentiment
all over the Union, as shown in the results Of
of recent elections, we believe be will conclude,
as we did long ago. that the contest is between
the only candidates who are the representatives
OF distinct and antagonistic principles-Breckin-
ridge rnd Lincoln. We hope our friend may see
the error of his ways and come up to the help of
the South by voting for Breckenridge and Lane.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
Oxford Intelligencer.

IT is proposed to establish at Oxford Mississippi
weekly Journal under the foregoing title, and 10 Is.
sue the first number about the LIST day of June,
1860.
THE ISfEtLIGEScER will not be the organ Of any
man. or of any clique combination Of individuals
but t will cndoavor faithfully to represent the views
and sentiments of the community Of oxford and La
fayette county, and TO uphold and foster all the great
characterization agricultural, MATERIAL social
and moal-with which the highest welfare of our peo
pie is identified.
The fundamental doctrines 1T the State Rights
school Of Democracy will constitute the guides by
which the political of the paper will be con-
trollcd: and while the lSTEhLTbEscER win sustain
Southern institutions and the Of the South with
energy and zeal Il will do calmly and only by rea-
son and argment--remenbering thar there is a zeal
which sis not according to knowledge" and whose
only weapons empty defamation and appeals to
popular ignorance, passion, and prejudice. Ii will
earncst ysuppot the principles andoganizaoh Of the
Democratic party; but, at the time, it will be
courteous 10 those Of fcllow-ctzens who arc POI
litically opposed to IL nor viii it descend ia any
case to personal abuse and vifcatioh.
The Editor first saw the light in Tennessee, but
was brought to Mississippi while he was yet an un-
conscious infant. Here he nurtnrcd and educa-
ted: He is a graduate of the University of Misss-
sippi lie Is bound to Mississippi by every tic of as
ISOLATION and affection, and it win be his conant duty
TO show that he is not unmndful of those obligations
which he owes TO her.
Nothing viii appear in the columns Of the ISrTLLr-
GExcER which the Editor does not believe to be true
for IL Is his purpose TO establish for the paper rcpu
taon both at home and abroad which slal cause lie
every statement of fact to be implicitly relied on
The Editor viii studously avoid all controversies
as far as the same may be avoided with propretv by
one whose duty it will be to call things by their right
names. when he speaks Of them at AL
Terms 50 per annhm in advance, or So so at the
end of the year
HOWARD FALCoNER.
Editor and Proprietor.
oxFoRD, Miss, Nay 9Th, ls60.
The Oxford intelligencer. (Oxford, Miss.) 1860-18??, 1860-10-24
Union Female College.

Union FenHIt tUIItst. -. =. -,
TuR next session of this Institution will com
mence on Monday, the 10th inst 1t has beer
established. at a considerable expense, to afford
the best advantages and facilities for thorough
education. The College buildings arr comma
dious and well ventilated The Teachers assure
those having daughters to educate, that every
attention will be bestowed to render young la
dies cheerful and comfortable.
For further information, apply to Rev. \, ;.
Thomas President of the Faculty. Oxford, Mis-
sisippi sept5-l4-tkI