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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26
Err. DOUGLAS Position.

procession proceeded to the railroad station
to receive the Illinois and other Baltimore
convention delegates, who were accompanied
here by the Great Western Band, and came
by special train. Immediately on arriving,
the procession repaired to the residence of Mr..
Douglas and complimented him with sere-
made and repeated huzzas. In acknowiedg-
ing these evidences of their friendship Mr..
Douglas spoke as follows:
Fellow citizens | thank you for this mani
festavion OF your kindness and your enthu-
siasm. The circumstances under which this
vast crowd have assembled, spontaneously
and without previous notice, demonstrates an
earnestness Of feeling which fills my heart
with gratitude. To be the chosen standard
bearer Of the only political organization
which is conservative and powerful enough
to save the country from aboliti0nlsm and
disunion, is indeed an honor of which any
citizen may be proud am fully impressed
with the Responsibilities of the position and
trust that Divine Providence will impart to
me the strength and wisdom to comply with
all its requirements Applause.
Our beloved country is theatened with IL
fearful sectional antagonism which places
the Union itself in imminent peril. This
antagonisln is produced by the effort in one
section OF the Union to use the federal govern,
ment for the purposes OF restricting and
abolishlng slavery, and corresponding eic
fort in the other section for the purpose OF
extending slavery into those regions Where
the people do not want 1t. Cries OF that
true"
The ultra men IN each section demand con-
gressional intervention upon the subject OF
slavery in the territories. They agree IN re-
spect to the power and duty OF the federal
government to control tie question, and dill
fer only as to the mode OF exercising the
power. The one demands the intervention
Of the federal government for &'arc'V, ana
the other against ii. Each appeals to the
passions and prCjudiccs OF ms own section
against the peace and harmony OF the whole
country. Cries Of That's So" aad APP
plause
On tie other hand, the position OF all con-
servatlvc and unlon-lovnS men Is, or at least
ought to be, that Of h"h-'n'er'en''"h "
Congress , wIvl' Sn,Ieis ~ 1no onJ an
.aIansa
This was the position of the democratic
party in the Presidential contest OF 1913 and
lS02 and 1870. IilS was tue position upon
| which Henry Clay, Mr.. v cbster, Mir. CaSs,
and the friends Of The Union, Of all political
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26
I.attar from Fairfax.

Correspondence Of The 4iernndrja Gazette.
CEyrREvILLE, June 23.--Occasionally rain
falls heavily in the morning; i'll short time
then succeeds bright sun or cl0udless
sky. Such was yesterday, with sufficient
rain to keep up the fashion of daily show
ers, yet admitting Of a vigorous Prosecution
Of farming routine III the meadow, harvest
fields, and among the growing corn. With
Il very few exceptions, our often repeated
hail storms have, within period Of four
weeks, been productive of bat little damage.
The Unparalleled co2incss OF the last five
weeks does not materially retard vegetable
growth. The various kinds Of fruit are re-
markably free from any and ali deterIora-
ting influences. The May Strawberries, June
cherries, cnrrants, raspberrics, and early
apples, are Of superior size and delicious
favor. Early vegetables abound.
As many persons unacquantcG with the
various pecuiiarties Of Fairfax soil and eli
mate. delneate its surface productions in
deceptive light, it would be better to come
and see," before passnga hasty Judgment
Of dispara@in@ nature. Its population must
Of necessity possess i..any superior local 40,
vantages, to say nothing Of it3 many and
lasting attractions on the score Of sanbriy
u climate, &c. 'lA1ol''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26
Tho Esltinnra Contention.

other, is there Democratic party? Hence
forth the divisions which have so long sever
ed the empire State VIII become national,
and every democrat be either 'llard' or
"&o:t" Meanwhile the proposition to run
bat a single electoral Democratic ticket in
each State viii be pressed strongly by those
who have the most to loose, by its defeat,
and the most strenuous efforts will be made
to secure State unity in the face of National
division. But even the sGnguine only hopc
tcr this lis ioslorn hope.
The closing scenes of both conventions
were marked by many passages of peculiar
political significance which scarcely marked
| amid the excitement Of the hour, become to
| cooler moments indicative Of the course which
the contest will take Thus, at the Front
! st.cot Theatre convention, just beiole It's
close. the following discussion on the pro.
prie,y cf pattin@ out Il temporary plank to
| the south uf the Douglas PLATFORM, Was dis
cusscd is follows:
! Mr. Payne Of Ohio--It is generally under
| stood that the platform was adopted at
! Charleston. | understand Il distinguished
member from Louisiana Mr.. Wicklitte) de-
sircs 10 present resolution relating to the
| nla;:orln. and | hope he will be allowed to
! do 50.
| Coy. Wickliffe, Of Louisiana--In behalf of
| the Committee on Resolutions, / beg leave
! t. present the following. The adoption OF 1t
| will give 10 StcI hen 4. Douglas, forty thou
| sand votes in two Of the Southern States OF
! dis Union:
! Resolved. That it is in accordance with the
interpretation Of the Cincinnati platform,
| that during the existence OF the Terrific
| ria! Governments the measure OF restriction,
whatever 1t may be, imposed by the Federal
| Constitution on the power OF the Territorial
| Legislature over the subject of the domestic
relations, as the same has been or shall here
after be finally determined by the Supreme
| Court of the United States, should be respect
| cd bv all good citizens and enforced with
promptne>s and fidelity By every branch OF
| the General Government.
| The resolution was received with loud eX-
| prc>SionS Of appreciation.
| lir. p.yne-Mr. President undertake to
! say that 10 t;ir-mnded man, North OF South,
can find fault with one word OF that resoiu-
rion. Several voices. mot word. > -
Now, with the permission Of the Chair, Will
read it again in the hearing Of this part Of
the house.
The gentleman read the resolution from his
seat, and moved the previous question.
Mr.. Davis, Of Virginia, (rlsing in haste
and apparent cxcitementl-l say that's UNI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

Slnor Mata has returned to " ashlngton, IN
the hope that some effort may yet be made
fer the ratification OF the Mexican treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

ipg CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL, "W-
inc 70 a break which occurred IN = w!n@-wail
At Or very near dam No. I. on >unday, the
T,th instant did but little hu,ac>s last week.
We learn. however, that the cauai will be
,assable at the dam by Tuesday Or y cdncs
dav At the farthest, and that, as there has
hcen an accumulation of boats laden with
coal nj that point. to a number exceeding
one hundred and sixty, there will be giut
&c arrivals at Georgetown and .&icHandrla
towards the close Of next week "i more tina"
uspal extent. The canal Is elsewhere IN
GOOD condition. The frequent disasters at
lam 70. + would seem TO suggest t. the "u-
.hori;:as 81 the canal the adoption Of a'"he
axupd!ea, whereby the rage and force OF III"
Potomac al that point during high water may
hc Jc lnitiga;1t. By opening 4 way 81 no
.a0rc than twenty ieet somewhere abo"t the
middle 81 the dam, and .ot exceeding Il cou-
pia d feet IN depth, and placing therein
4 noyeaGla gate or gate provided Win
sal,eS, after the manner OF Il iuck-@ate
the violence OF the water might bc 50 con-
tr3llatl as 10 prevent the damage which
Is constantly occurring there and which
era, 50 deeply into the slender incomes 81 the
canal. We believe that Il ilooi gate may he
placed in the dam which would more than pay
is cost in the first haIt-year OF Ii coh>trut'
tiar. Without some sueh comprymt>c with
the river at ihIs point the rccu~cHc" OF breaks
and doteutiau> there mas. tr peN>-G"!.--
che shipments OF coal cvas,"isc from Heo -
town during tie past week were very large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

-" Resolved, lst, That we, the undersigned,
Preachers: of'the Baltimore Conference stationed
and living in and about Baltimore city, repudiate
the action OF the late General Conference on the
subject Of slavery, in its adoption Of the new
chapter and accompanying report. especially in
the declaration of principles contained in said
chapter and what may be considered its legal
bearings
End That - Pastors Of Churches, whilst we
would d"prccatc any haStr or prcciptate action,
we would nevertheless respectfully submit, this
whole subject to the calm judgment and deibera-
ZION of our people advising them to defer final ac
ton until TIC next session Of the Baltimore Con-
ference. fully believing, rs we do, that the Confer
cncc will be faithful to the following pledges,
made from time 10 time, namely:
LIST. That We will not hold connection with any
ecclesiastical body making Aon-slaveholding
condition of church membership.
2nd. That we will, by every means in our pow
or. resist the aggrcsSionS Of abolitionism.
Bird. That We will oppose any inquisition upon
the motives underlying the relation Of master sud
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

After discussing al day on Saturday, the
question relative to going TO Baltimore, the
Richmond Democratic Convention, adjourn
ed till Monday. The delegates decidedly
opposed going to Baltimore, considering that
as the Conveution adjourned to meet in Rich
Inond, it should do 50. They therefore coli
cluded TO await further adyiceS before max
ing their final determination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

On Saturday the members Of the first and
second branches Of the Baltimore City Coun-
ell aqd others made an excursion down the
bay, in the Wirans steamer, upon the invl-
tat.un Of her owners and builders, the MesSrS.
NInans The steamer la!t her wharf At Tie
Ferry Bar between IL and l. o'clock, IN
beautiful style, and >tcam;n- down the IA.
.ausco, touched at the county wharf, fetl'S
Point, where most OF her guests went aboard
During the trip collation. Was served on
board 10y rhe Messrs. Winans. The steamer
.eturned in the evening. The Improvements
,,pon the original design Of the steamer are
nearly completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

On Saturday afternoon, the Roman Catholic
German Church of the Holy Trinity, at the
corner Of 9th and Spruce streets, PhiIadel-
ph;a, YES destroyed by fire, and completely
gatted The valuable altar painting OF the
Crucifxion was alone saved. The loss =
about $25, 900. with only $1,000 insurance.
The ire was caused by a ''touhic-hcad, y or
"chaoer.' projected 10y somc Of the .iob'ianE
nnliticans
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:, - From, 1912 +, ISjS the shipmcois oc raw
rton fran, ahrol.nta alone rose from, S,U pnund,
y, ,'"o ,n;tl;nn ronnGs and rho RETURN for 1870
rr,n, ,bn VS., ro,:t .,nnnntcd f. nearly two
-, - ,n,,,J, mi. ,i,,.,I jo,n,.,,,n..,t h,
n' .,,t sai5ly h., ~, .n,.,, NJ
,,J so1 .,l I, th. ,,,r,t,,.n ~ :, f,;r
- all ,h.. ,,.,,.,, ,t;,, ,Lc -, t;,...
t''>I f.'.'' E',J:.L r.a
- - - .-----
!4TlIITE SULPHUR WATER FROM THE
w WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, GREEN
RKiER COUNTY, VA.--rhc Ian = established
reputation of the WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
for the cnre OF Chronic Diseases, renders comment
upon their medicinal efficacy unnecessary.
For many wears the waters Of these Springs
have been TRANSPORTED and used by persons nj
THAR own homes and, expericrcc fully tcstilcs
r;,L ,bc .gme L.a.G.jnI ei,ct. that hare resulted
l,,,, THAI. uxc ,,b., dy,yE fresh -, N. y,ant,ia
These waters are genty ArhtiHN ana very
decldcdiy AL EhAl ' l.. l"eT gIe" '"''' a.
4 remedy ana inc 4Uai'tE ;'oo'e IL! "'"t'' t''i'
has given 10 them the'r hiGh reputation, Is 'heN
cnrps NV which thev s,;1ni,t. aLtatui,r' .r~rr.
I;,. ,,..i,. rLtoa:r ;,d,,,.,,:a.x. .,,..,.,,. oh
.,,,,,t;,,,u n tb. ,m,Ilcr vessels ANA ,b,.,. al
'..'...I,,,,,,~ f,,,,, disn,s, or,,,. ,r,].
producing the "'ferntirc or pregnant cd@"gr~ de
manded IN almost eyery case OF onr",c 1;:";'>s'
As II" AphhiENI ana ALlnhAl i' H. the
w;lIbe apparent to medical men-such for Instance
lis chronjc o5scfions Of the Ston,orh Bo'cets Lir-
r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

AFRICAN CoTToS.--Ln seven years the increase
in the export Of cotton from Western Africa into
the ports Of Great Britain h"< been one thousand
r. ct. From 1892 to 1888, the shipments o. raw
cotton from AbcOkuta alone rose troln $40 pound,
10 one million POUNDS, and the returns for 1859
from the West Coast amounted to nearly two
millions of pounds. This signal development mas
been stimulated almost solely b. the supply OF
cotton gins and sc. aad i,y the purchase at fair
market price. Of all the cotton whc., the natives
brought ior sale -Eryii1h H"Jrr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 25, 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

sNISH.--
Z 80 hbls. Potomac Hcrrings
100 Eastern Mornings
so i" Alcwives, Cor sale by
ie 2&--oo!m T. A. BREWIS.
EUSr received per steamship Monticello, case
y Of lin" Soft FRENCH HATS, price only s..
je 90 J. r. EVANS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

\ good story is told in Washington, ll!us-
tra.ive Of the singular inta;uatlon OF Mr.,
Buchanan in regard TO his popularity
1t is said that Senator Bigler went to
the Charleston Convention provided win
a letter from Mr.. Buchanan, written
in the highmoral style of the famous Fort
Duquesne letter, GecliniGs nomination Tor
reelection. There was 10 opportunity to
present it at Charleston, and, on the return
Of Senator R;gler, he proposed to give the
letter back to the President, but was tod
keep it B;g!er, there may he s chance at
Baltimore, Somebody might nominate ne
thara ar1h 1he latter can lie called tnr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

/! 0RSL WANTED.-$ij0 cash will be paid
| L for thoroughly gated SADDLE HORSE
or MARE--gentlc enough for laly's use, war.
ranted sure footed, and not exceeding seven years
old. Bay or other dark color preferred. Apply
70 CHARLES GREEN, Of Greenwich, near
Gainesville, Prince William County, Va.
Prince William County. Va, je 26-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

NANCY GOODS.-Bead and Silk Head Nets;
Il Corscts; Hoped Skirts, Tor Ladies and MIsSes;
Travelling Bags all sizes; Trimming and Buttons,
Of the latest styles; Hosiery and Gloves; Mantle
Tassels; Cords and Tasscls: Crochet. Braid, ana
Cotton, Crochet and Knitting Needles; EmbroldeF-
ing Braid and Silk: Skirt BradS: Hair Bra!4s;
Watch Guards; Sewing silk: Belt Ribbons: sun
Umbrellas: Gents. Patent Enamelled Collars: Soap
and Pcriumcry; Ponadcs; lair Oils, aud a ware
ty Of articles TOO numerous to mention, but all u
which can be bought very low, at
je 26 c. c. BERRl'S, - klng-'h
tEoirf,y Naws and Southarn chron icjn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

DAINTS. OILS, ac.-We have jus; received 4
/ fall supply Of Lswi@'s pare white Lead, Lin
seed Oil. French and American Zinc White, Var
nisbes Smiths celebrated Paint Brushes, Artists
Colors ir tubes Canvass &c, &c, for saleby
LEADEEATER i CO.,
..L $40. o. Nos 5 and : south Fairfax 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

HAMMERED IRON AT 1! CENTe PER
II POUND.-Just received, consignment o!
the above article, which | am authorized to sci!
flor cash only At the low price Of 4lc. Z ID. |
have also now in 20 kegs best Pressed Horse
Shoe Nails, of assorted Sizes for sale at the lowest
rates; also a lot Of Horse Shoes 1T $3.50 per keg
Call and examine GEO. I. BALDWIN,
ie 81 King st., between Fairfax and Water
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

4 BEAU rIFuL AND VALUABLE RIVER
~ FARM FOR SALE.-I offer for sale EDG +
WOOD. the farm on which reside, in the county
Of Culpcper. ly;a. III the beautiful valley Of the
Rapid Ann River.
itcaMtain> eco ACRES. about 20 Of which are
;t,lGyial, rather over 2oO are cleared, and the re-
slaindrr IS in wool. and is vel! watercd.
hi.E&EM j. near the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad. : :u!,Is from Rapid Ann Station, and ;
from iitohei'>: most Of the woodland though
connected viii! the cleared, is within miles Of
ahc latter ~tatou. A favorable opportunity is
hereby offered II those who wish TO engage in the
lumber and wood business. aS well rs to the agr-
fs,zr4 cuturSt. The DWELLING HOUSE, the
.r;LI situation and surrounding scenery OF which
are OF rare beauty, is comfortable and convenient,
with all necessary farm houses in good condition.
An orchard OF young trees is now bearing. Churches
and mills are convenient. Terms OF sale will be
made accommodating. Apply TO the subscriber,
whose Post Office is Mitchcll's Station, Orange
and Alexandria Railroad.
WALTER SOMEREILLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-26

CERD.-Our accounts will be made oil ana
n ready for delivery at our desk, OF the lst OF
July All persons indei,ted to US are requested 10
cali and settle them, and thereby save u the an
aovancc of calling upon them for the m"neE.
5. i VI. MEYENBENG,
:. o: ,ar az King and PITT SIS.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-08-02
Dodge

When Deacon Y got into q bad posi-
tion he was very expert in crawling Out
Of it, Though quick-tempored, he was
one Of the best d6ac0ns in the world
He would not in a sober moment utter
an oath, or anything like one, for his
weight in cider.
At the close Of a rainy day, he was
milking upon a knoll in his barnyard,
on one side Of which was a dirty slough,
and on the other an old ram, that in
consideration Of his usual quiet dispo-
sitioh, was allowed to run with the COWS.
The deacon was tiously humming "Old
Hundred" " and had just finished the
line "exalted high" when the ram.
obeying a sudden impulse to be aggrcs-
siye, gave him a blow from behind, that
put him up a short distance only to fall
directly into the slough where the dir
ty water was deep enough to give him a
thorough immersing. As he crawled
out, and before he rose from his hands
and knees, he looked over his shoulder
at the ram, and quietly vociferatod.
"You id old cussl" but looking
around, and seeing one Of his noighbors
at the bars looking at him, he added, in
the same breath, eff L may be allowed
the expressionl"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-08-02
The RESOLUTIONS Of Consuro.

Below we publish the resolutions of
censure which were passed by the House
of Representatives. The first passed
without a division; the second 119 to 60;
the third, by l12 to G1; the fourth, 1O6
to Gl; and the last by 60 to 81:
Resohcd, That the Secretary of the
Navy has, with the sanction of the
President, abused his discretionary pow
er in the selection of a coal agent, and
in tho purchase Of fuel for the Govern
ment.
Resolved, That the contract made by
tho Secretary Of the Navy, under date
of September %, 1858, with VIM. c..
Swift, for the delivery OF live oak tim
Der, was made in violation of law, and
in a manner unusual, improper and in
furious to the public service
ResolUed, That the distribution, by
the Secretary of the Navy, of the pat
ronage in the Navy Yards among mem
bers of Congress, was destructive of
discipline, corrupting in its influence,
and highly injurious to the public SER
vice.
ResolDed, That the President and Sec
retary Of the Navy, by receiving and
considering the party relations of bid
ders for contracts with the United States,
and the effect of awarding contracts
pending elections, have set an example
dangerous to the public safety, and de-
serving the reproof of this House.
Resolued, That the appointment by
the Secretary Of the Navy, Of Daniel
B. Martin, chief engineer, as a member
Of the board Of engineers 20 report upon
a proposal for constructing machinery
for the United States, the said Martin
at the time being pecuniarily interested
in some OF said proposals, is hereby
consured by this House.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-08-02

There was a lad in Ireland who was
put to work at a linen factory, and while
he was at work there, a piece of cloth
was wanted to be sent out, which was
short of the quantity that it ought to
be; but the master thought that it might
be made the length, by a little stretch
ing. He thereupon unrolled the cloth,
taking hold of one end of it himself and
the boy at the other. Ho then said,
"Pull, Adam, pull" The master pull
ed with all his might, but the boy stood
still. The master again said, 'Pull,
Adam, pull" 81 cane. "Why not?'
said the master. "Bocause it is wrong,
said Adam, and he refused to pull
Upon this the master said he would not
do for a linen manufacturer; but that
boy became the Rev. DIR. Clark, and the
strict principle of honesty of his youth
ful age laid the foundation Of his future
greatness.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-08-02

Long Faces.

What a sad mistake to suppose that a
man should be gloomy because he is
devout, as if misery was acceptable to
God on its own account, and happiness
an ofense against his dignity A mod
ern writer, Of much wisdom and pith
Of writing, says: "There is a secret be-
lief among some men that God is dis
pleased with mems happiness, and so
they slink about creation, ashamed and
afraid to enjoy anything These are the
people Of whom Hood says:
"Thcy think they're pious,
When they're only bilious"
A good man is almost always a cheer
full one. It is fit that bad men should
scowl, and look blue, and be melancholy;
but he who has Gods smile of appro-
baton upon him should show his radi-
ance in his countenance. DR.. johnson
said he 'never knew q villain in his
life Who was not on tho whole, an un-
happy dog" And we'll he may be-
But an honest mantle man with a
good cOnscience-let him enjoy his
sleep, and his dinner, and the love Of
his wife, and the pratte of his children,
and show a beaming face to his neigh
Dor. Surely there is no worse theology
than that which teaches that He who
has given such fullness of joy to beasts
and birds delights in the misery of men;
or that, having filed our hearts with
gladness, we ought to give the lie to his
goodness by wearing faces beoloudod
with woe, and furrowed with pretended
unhappiness.