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Summers SPECIFICATIONS Asked,

Mr.. Summers speech on Monday, was .
thorough going Abolition harangue I,
sounded very much like one of Gerrit Smith,
annual speeches at Syracuse, or one of Wen.
dell Philiips's lectures on Slavery, wi,bon,
his eloquence and fire. 1t would have an.
swcred very well for the fremont Temnla
but was sadly out of place in the United
States Senate.
| While charging upon the people Of tho
Slave holding States the commission of alI
the crimes in the Decalogue, why does il
never occur to Sumner and his Abolition
brethren to offer some apology for the numer.
Gus cases of crime, which of late years have
rendered Massachusetts, a bye-word and a
reproaoh throughout the land Slavery in
some of its aspects, is not pleasant subject
| for contemplation; but with what propriety can
all its features be aggravated by the repre-
sentatives OF Il community which has descend.
ed so rapidly in the scale Of morality as has
MASSACHUSETTS, since the time it excha2 ged
Webster for Sumner, Everett for Wilson and
Briggs for Banks?
Ii Sumner be Republican, then Re.
publican and an Abolitionist are synonymous.
If he be not Republican, why is he regard.
ed and claimed as such by the Republican
party? Ii his opinions are correct, he and
all who think with him, commit great crime
by holding Office or citizenship under the
United States Government In the early
days of our Republic, DR.. Priestly, DR..
Cooper, the Vaughans and other eminent
Englishmen, voluntarily expatriated them
selves, and became citizens Of the L. S., for
the reason that they preferred our institutions
to these of Great Britain.
Why cannot Messrs. Sumner, Phillips,
Garrison, Smith and all others of that ilk,
initiate their example, and betake themselves
to Canada or Nova Scotia, or Jamaica, or
Australia, or Van Dieman's Land? Why do
they never make flying visit to the Mumbo-
pumbos of Hayti, that delightful-sweet-
scented isle of the ocean? Why do we never
hear of their tripping the light, fantastic toe
at the Court Balls of the King of Timbuctoo?
Why do the lovely women of Congo, NICOLA
and Dagomey, whose natural color needs
no paint, whose native sweetness no per-
fume," have no hope Of being ever cheered
by their presence? In fine, why does not
Sumner himself resign his seat in the Senate
in favor Of the "best-looking niger in the
County" of Suffolk, and give the poor, down,
trodden African chance 10 eclipse Wilson,
Lovejoy and Hickman on their own plat
form?-N Y. ErprcSs
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washed us from our sins with His own blood
his JOY and triumph found their echo in tha
hearts OF those who stood beside him when
he died. "Heh
lie departed from US for season, on II.
md OF May, 1860, at Z! in the evening. His
last words were an attempt to say "Father
into Thy hand | commend my spirit" The
sounds that faded on his ear on earth. wers
the strains of the hymn he dearly loved, tina
crock of Ages" exchanged before their echo
ceased, for songs Of praise and welcome in
the Paradise of God. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-09

SERIOUS l1LsE>s OF MAJOR UrN&aAL JEa-
zry.-We regret t. state that, fnis morning,
Maicr General Thomas ). Jes>up, |, ). Ar
my, vas struck With paralysis, at his resi-
dcace in this city, aud 81 the hour At which
.yc 90 to press, dis friends fear that SIC will
scarcely survive the going dow o: the sun:
rai1 sudden illness Of this d;stipg ai&1o-' and
50 universally esteemed veterAi', iiaS c&'t ii
doom. to-day over the army officers no~ L.
Washington, which will be shared IN wheE-
EVER there may be Il man of "the service. ---
}7a2hingtcn star, Of yesterday afternoon.
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CoyGREss.-The Senate spent yesterday
on private bills. The House OF Representa-
tlves gave the seat occupied by Mr.. Barrett,
of No, to Mr.. Blair, contestant from that
Srotn
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Messrs. John L. Cochran, B. j. Barbour,

Messrs. John L. Cochran, B. }. Barbour,
J. B. Baldwin, Franklin Minor, and j.
Thompson Brown, a Committee Of the Socle-
" of the Alumni of the University Of lir-
GINA, have addressed an appeal TO the Al
unni. to attend the closing exercises OF the
University, which will hereafter take place
on the 4th of July. As Il pleasing incident
in this reunion, it has been suggested that
there shall be an annual testival--a social
gathering, which, banishing excess, shall
encourage that goodly fellowship and esprit
decoypS which, under wholesome restraints,
are the fruitful sources Of active exertlons
and honorable deeds 1t is not proper that
the tax Of this annual dinner should fall cx-
clusivcly upon the citizens of Albemarie, so
ungrudging in their hospitality, nor should
il depend upon tho chance agreement and
contributions, and hasty preparation OF the
immediate occasions. The Committee, there
fore, in their address, request all those who
agree in the foregoing suggestions, TO forward
70 the Treasurer of the Society OF Alumni
IN. II. Massie) such sums as they may he
willing to subscribe towards the formation
Of permanent fund, whose interest shall be
devoted to the purpose indicated above, and
other congenial and proper objects Ample
provision has been made for the festival OF
the approaching commencement, which pro-
misses to be one Of rare interest.
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TIE New York Herald, says, Speaking OF
the late acfalcaton in the New York Post
office, tha, If the whole system were care
fully looked 1879. numerous other defaIca-
,ions would lie found in other quarters as
well. which proves that the mode OF mana2-
ing the affairs Of the government At asst
iugtoa, is radically wrong, when the heads
IF departments appear to be IL total Igno-
rance Of the preparation Of frauds With are
well known to their SuborIna.c$.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-09

Nobody knows what will be the 'l'SjIot Of
the Democratic Convention. to be held short
" in Baltimore; but many of the friends Of
Mr.. Douglas are louder, more confident, and
more determined in thcir declarations than
ever, chat no body ought to receive the nom
nation but Mr.. Douglas~-that no body can
fairly receive it but hiri--and that if ne is
doorived of it, by any rule or 'catch, or
trap" as it is called his friends will Sc
cede as the seceders did at Charleston, and
run him as an independent Democratic can
dida,e
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Mr.. BELLS letter Of acceptance of his
nomination, lately made by the Union Con-
stitutional Convention, at Baltimore, is in
our columns to-day. 1t is disniiied and
patriotic letter lie promises, il the admin
istgation Of the executive branch Of the gov
ernmert should devolve on him, 10 exert lis
authority and influence, '1cr the mainte-
nance Of the Constitution and the g"i7n
against all opposing influences and tenden-
cies." That is what we want in o President
Of the United States
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Con MUSiCATED,

lCOhhUSiCAIED.
Liberty Hall was crowded to its utmost
capacity on Wednesday evening last, to wit
ness the exercises of the Sabbath School ey-
hibition--a class Of entertainments, by-tnv-
way, at once innocent, pleasing and instrnc-
tive. Though unable to secure seat, |, In
common with every one present, was mos.
agreeably entertained. Although there was
something not only commeudable, but even
remarkable in each performance, | cannot
particu!arize. The little girls, several OF
whom sung and spoke alone, performed their
parts with 50 much sweetness and simplicity,
as to win all hearts. and think | never
have seen such ease, deliberateness and grace,
in tho defamation Of children SO young.
A very general desire has been expressed
believe, for repetition of the exhibition
and | learn that the authorities of the School
have consented to crafty the wishes of Their
friends, SO that we may expect 10 hear from
these, our young friends again, some even,
ing during the coming week. when several
new and beautiful pieces will be added TO
the programme. \ FRIEND.
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ALEXANDRIA,:

SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE ., 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-09

Many of tho Northern papers express much
CONCERN that Congress is likely to adjourn
without passing the Tariff bill, or the bill
tor the admission of Kansas. If ordinary
Intention to Legislation had been maintained
~ dis session, aud political harran@nes and
pary squabb!ca ignored, Congress could have
adjourned q month ago, with more actual
business transacted. than will have bccn
done. Up to the 18th inst Nearly half the
tine has been wasted-worse than wasted.
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RArrAuASXocK EIncTioN.-julge Tyler :
Whole vote in EappahAnnock is $40: ). \.
Menciee, esd, was reelected 10 the Office OF
Commonwcal;h's Attorney without orpoSi-
ton. receiving 80 votes. John il. Miller,
= Sheriff, Sl7--also without oppoSition-
Mark Reid. IT,, Commissioner of the heye-
,,na hr Q lar.n malnritv
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P0ctical Contributions, We nave plenty d
fer the present. Please send 20 more for at
least six months. We have no doubt the
number Of poets among cur readers is IRE II:
but they must wait. We suggest the pro
prcty OF issuing Il paper with nothing bill;
poctica! contributions, and each contributor
subscribe for the paper. What 4 large cir
culation it would havc.-.>oHtdeJW Church,
man.
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DEV. P. SLAUGHTER'S NEW BOO h.
N Nam and Woman, or the Law of Honor APP
piled TO the solution of the problem, why are -
many more Women than Men Christians? by 10
Rev. Philip Slaughter, Rector of Calvary Church
Culpeper County, Virginia, with an introduction;
by A. 7. Blcdsoe, L. L. D., Of the University u
Virginia, price soc.
Kit Kelrins kerneis, with numerous ill"so''
tons.
"The Earth hath bubbles As the water hatH'
And these arcof them
Published By 4. 3. Roleo, New York, Il.
me Dags 0EG iYns q he'Cosked INIT, or 40
Dawn Of the Revolution, by Mrs Mary A. be'n''
sor, 81.
7ht Nsw FaMA.on, or tire Age Of Black
Poem, Csc. Just published, and Tor sale b.
10 Q ROBERT BELL
T WOULD ADVISE all the people of llrs,n,Ss
l. to come to the PEOPLES CLIO !
STORE, No. $50, eth street, opposite t the IS
Office, Washington, D. C., to buy CLodnlN
FURNISHING GOODS, HATS and cAp''
Wilmington. ie sz-d2w swaa: >,
IOME TO The PEOPLES CLOT ha
" Store, No. 400, 18th street, opposite -, -
Post Office, Washington. D. G., t. ger
CLOTHING. FURNISHING GOODS, H.
aud CAPS. Washington. je s--d2w&w9@
Unable CUTLERY AND PLATED na'''
from the best manufacturers, for ss sale oy
'js 'ohH
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D,RE&S, Ac.-Ayres sa'saparis and C.r.rry
=! 2 gcctos.i, Browns Laxativa i.U.cngcs, Jayuxs
lalm!nati%c Ga!z4l:, Browns Es>. Jamai.a Gin
gc., Cauu2n's Bi:ters, Baker Premium Eit.ers,
Spauiling'. i!Uc, Genl!ne and Rowaud's Toni.
MiX,Gre, just received and fot sale ~
J. WILLIAM BOWLING.
JIG = GO corner Fairfax and Prince streets.
ShERl-rS TAX BOOK ). six and eight
- Quires, made in INC lcost substantial! Il Amer,
ofthe best materials, and at low price, Tor sale by
ia ROBERT BELL.
kIORTH BRITISH REVIEW FUH MA \,
-Gs 1869, just received b. ROBT. BELL,
agent for the Foreign Reviews md BlAcitwood.
liz Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

" The TRANSATLANTIC Balloon voyage of
Prof Lowe has again proved a grand failure.
All day Friday the Point Breeze Gas Works were
throngsd with visitors, whose curiosity was ex-
cited to the highest pitch by the active prepare
lions for an ascension. Many were induced to
stay until long after night, in the vain hone of
witnessing the great event, even though the de-
lays In filling the monster balloon were intensely
irritating. In the afternoon, however, additional
stimulus was given the people by the appearance
Of Rev. DR.. Newton, who at the request of Mr..
Lowe, Offered up fervent PRAYER for the success
OF the expedition" which IL was then expected
would start In few moments. Minutes, however.
heightened into hours, and the patience of the
spectators being exhausted, they nearly all left
the grounds. The process Of Initiating still con-
tinued until one O'Clock I'm the morning, when
there was sudden puff, and then a collapse; the
immense force Of squan Of wind, combined
with the pressure Of the gas, had made a rent
down the side Of the balloon at least twenty feet
In length. There is the end Of the experiment. at
least for the present.
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A L.p, Ro,arp 4, sA,.,o., a, 4,

A LApl RossrD Ar sARAiosA OF JrwrI.y
AND DLAAoNDs TO TIE VALtE OF $4,000 An
ingenious robbery was perpesFated at the Union
Hotel. Saratoga. on fhursAay last, by which Mrs
z. wriehk OF Massachusetts was relieved Of
disrnonds and jewclry valued at six thousand
dollars Mrs. Wright was visitor at the SPRING..
and a few days previous to the robbery becanIe
acquainted with . lady-boarder Of the hotel. uu-
fortunately, however, aot IN aocordance with the
fashfonsble stiquette Of this famous place. The
supposed lady robber was very elegantly dressed
and assumed the character II tie fashionable and
charming belle to perfectoni and as a matter Of
course she became Intimate with Mrs Wright
80 much so that she freQuented the room of Mrs
Wright very often. In this way she discovered the
whereabouts of the trinkets and Jewels, and while
Mrs. Wright was absent from Der room listenipo
to the mnsfc of the band attached to the hot the
ladf-thief entered her apartment. and distracted
the vaiuoies from her bureau. About the ssme
time the elegantly dressed lady'' left the hotel
and no clue TO her whereabouts could be ascer-
tanned. From circumstances connected with the
affair, and things that have since transpire IL
appears the lady" who was introduced without
references az to her character or antecedents was
accompanied to Saratoga, some days before the
robbery, by a gentleman, who took board at
another hotel OF course the twain were old
heads at the business, and planned the robbery
accordingly The parties have "entirely DIS
appeared" from the locality, and II il doubtful
II they will visit the famous Spa again this
season Troy Arena, September g. .
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The INV YORK FUSION MovEnKyr-The
Douglas and Breckenridge Central Committee,
were in session at New York on Friday and Sat
urday, endeavoring to unite the two sections OF
the party upon fusion electoral ticket The
Breckinridge Committee demanded ten names on
the Presidential electoral ticket and an equal
portion Of the nominees on the State ticket. The
Douglas Committee refused these demands as ex.
cessive, and the attempted fusion was given up.
Other accounts state that the real difficulty was
ths distribution OF the patronage Douglas friends
insisted upon half Of the patronage Of the Custom
House and Post Office, TO which the parties of the
second part would not assent. Later intelligence.
by telegraph, states that the Douglas Committee
finally agreed to the terms proposed, and that the
fusion win probably be effected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

DESPERATE AFPRAY AMONG STUDENTS OF =.
SOUTH CAROLINA CoLLEGE-A dispatch 70 the
Shafiestoh Mercury, dated Greenville, 3. @
September Sd, gives the following account Of ,
serious ARRAY between two students of Furrnan
University: "a difficulty occurred here at a ball
on last Friday night between Messrs Davant OF
bceuiort, ard Scale, Of Union, students of the
f"rman University. The parties were senar,ted
az TOE nme, and the AFFAIR was considered settled
This morning the students met at the Universitv
when MI Seattle advanced with his stick upon
Mr.. Devant and struck him. whe,snnon r..
Devant drew revolver. which snapped seye Al
times without going of. Mr. Scalfs then d,e,,,
Ola revolver and fred three times, one bali grain
the left breast, near the shoulder Al, n,v,nt
succeeded In getting his revolver to 90 of. hui
without effect By this time the Professors Insbed
out ana separated them. The physicians do not
toink M. Davanps wound serious althono n ,hs,
have not yet been able 70 ind the bali.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

fohliss ITEMS The Pope 10 said to have e..
pressed to the Duke Grammont his rsadines. -
agree TO the proposal for an Italian Confederation
Turin advices state that Provisional Govern.
ment hss been estaolished at Foggia, the capitol
The EI- Goverpor of ssyrarp, G hss l ssats
by Fuad Pasha VI high treason
be Greek Minister Of War has resigned
General Bosco, with the Neapolitan forces. was
at hoatelon was
The weather In France bad become mspnis-
cent ana It's continuance for fortniy lat would IL
W. tbooght cause an extraord nary nne VINTAGE
our hundred volunteer, for Garibaldi from
r"ma nad been obliged TO return from Genoa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS In W,.cox.
me people OF Barton, w ashington county, Win
are IN iever Of excitement over strange noises
vi, nave oeen heard every night for some tim.
In ne building had been broken up, and the con-
munity u scared generally. The MilwanLt. sur
unei says; The strictest scrutiny and inyestisa.
ions nave taken place by all sorts Of people and
ye' the agency OF these manifestation fe,osin.
.unndlscovsfed The house has been thronged Inv,
tne Curious, unbeleven in spiritual nnanifesist
sna YET ine raps loud and bard enough TO iar the
49, Daioing, would continue, the doors open
oaeniy and slam together without any uppa,rnt
ney-not even the faintest breath ofwi ndTaoa
ol0ef anAccountable things transpire.'
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no NOT FAIL TO CALL

II 10 NOT FAIL 10 CALL
II AT HARVEYS,
He viii to-day oner his long estabiisbsd and
vel knoyn NORFOLK OYSTER
SSHpCkING DEPOT for the season ~
Tsgni.r snsPies Of the best NOR SV
EOLk OYSTERS on every Tuesday. ~
Thu sday, and SATURDAY. de viii a3so ksen con-
SANITY on hand a large and varied assortment of
tables. ns'oh
He returns hIs sincere thanks TO those who pat
ronlsed his Estabis shine ut during the pat cas- D.
AND Is cOnhdent that his increased fscllitiea IN,
kSe2lng constantly on hspd fresh supplies of 0YS
TERS, Fish, GAN T., &c, &c, will Amply re-
wsrd co1nnpance of their patronage aud custom,
sod at the lowest market prices, and deliver ed
o. al parts Of the city free Of charge.
Sc 10-lm +. N. HARVEY
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OFFICIAL.
L HofosALii lSS Sf p6 6ffS or TEN NIL
,Tin4 sslx DspaasxsSr..se,s. 8. ,sso.

Ihh<suAk DErAn1NaNT, Sept. 8, 1854.
ooost no seos, y 3 TIM; P ne
% d, ofoetoeer next, ri ten r,'Eioss Of doi,srs
es S:d Of s I'd g ssy :i gs1 sn s.
Authorizing lcan and providing for ths redemp,
2ss P; sss 4 s 81 IN
relmiurssblo IN ten years from the first day ofJan
a ns1 sna and r s.I, fsr interest q
days z, OF oa Jsn nI and Jn Of each year:
for Of GssisS SsS~ ID s and
the amount .hsreofIs deposited With depositsry
frssss II Sasr .as
s ss.Ss" the %u s.s the Gsos.' ..
60 osnsr ofss and must state the rate Of
The proposals. should be endorsed on the outside.
"Rrcposss for Loan Of lse6," am to be Addressed
ITO t9s Secretary OF the Treasury, Washington,
The hest srs under the FOREGOING condition.
Tor the asgregato sum Of ten milhons of d JIIars
eePtanoe Of their offers anu thew must depos', the
am9u1t SO eocested, with the premium thereon,
Assistant Treasurtr at Boston, New York, Phils
eephia, Charleston New or cans, or st. LOUIS
suocessu bidders desire to deposit 1t other points
tteiI xisnes wl be duly considered being
Certificates Of Inscribed stock will be issued in
rs; than one Thousand dollars each 70
or tnst f.. the
ON eIsr o. ntum from The date of suon deposit:
SUM stock VII De uanSferrable on the books of
he he lrsasury, asreeaby TO the regulations Of the
Should any of the saooessfnl bidders require GER
lhcates oil stock. with cOappns Of semi IN
terest pay able theI from the day Of
next. such certificates will be issued, with such
coupons atta he'd. In sums Of thou sand do lars
uansfer,aole on the books Of the Treasury, may be
a.urnea aud transferred by tbs delivery Of the
rom the date Of the dePosIt to the first day Of
narJ next, VII be paid TO the sncces sfl bidder or
MS attorney, ~ the depositary with whom the
pIIncipa was deposlted. -
The preliminary deposit of one per cen,um re-
CURED upon al proposals under this natlc :, will
DC incnded In the deposits Of principal ard pre- mi
9,n msde by successful bidders and will be imme-
bidders. H0WEII. GIRR
pc IO-2aWt1 Secretary of the TIeaaurN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

ID The census Of Petersburg, Va, shows a
population Of about Is, 500. The Intelligencer of
that city seems disappointed that it did not reach
2o,OoO, which IL was expected 1t would do. The
total valuation Of real and personal property in the
town Of Lynchburg, Va, foots up az $40, 9,5 253
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

a PRoPossD NEW COUNTY IN MAINLAND
The Annapolis Republican states that petition
is now being signed for presentation to the next
Legislature, for the purpose Of forming a new
county Of the lower portion Of Anne Arundel
county, known as South and West River, having
Oweasyiile for its county town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

ID The Arkansas "True Democrat, saws
The report that fatal duel had been foug bit by
DR.. Mitchell and E. w. CAN'T we are assured on
good authority, Is utterly without foundation the
difhcuity between those two gentlemen having
been amicaely and honorably adiusted.n
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" machine has recently been invented fo,
,rood ol ss hair for mattresses filling. out OF
Inc s.h =, -, o,ock OF maple, basewood, auak
wooc, rapidly converted into nbrons mas.
muSn rssemD.iag white horse hair and this
cse.oe, te.n mn niing 70, mattress, and is niue
better than mos, seagrass, &c. The msc,, G,uen
NOT expensive, and can be set up I'm snv , nI,ns
where wood Is plenty, aud where there - PEE
OF stsam power. hean be worked by an ordi aaty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-10

The CosT TO THE UNITED STATES OF THE IA
PANEsk ENBAssY.-It appears from official data,
that the expenditure by the United States govern.
ment for entertaining the japanese embassy while
In this country was Sli 800; paid to the Panama
Railroad Company $3.50; cost of conveyance
from Norfolk to Washington 81 255; stores for the
return home s5,s72. Ia all s25 ,I6s, or one-haK Of
the amount appropriated by Congress. The money
was disbursed under the direction Of the State
Department.