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House OF Representatives.


After reading the Journal, and prayer.
Mr. Stevens, of Washington Territory,
rose to personal explanation. lie said that
despatch, published in the Boston papers,
represented that it appears from an nyestl-
CATION that the bonds OF the government
were stolen for the use Of the Central Brecll-
inridge Club during the late Presidential
election. &c.
Mr.. Morris Of Illinois rose 10 question
of order, saying that it had heretofore been
decided that newspaper articles are not the
subject Of privileged questions. lie said
that his colleague, Mr.. McC!crnand, IA few
days ago, asked the reading Ct an extract
from newspaper, published in Illinois,
with the view of personal explanation,
ami the Speaker ruled it out Of order.
The Speaker explained that in that case
the permission was asked as privileged
queston-but in this as a personal eSplana-
ton, to which no objection Was nterpused.
There was a difference between the two
cases.
Mr. Logan said that his colleague was
treated i'll different manner.
The Speaker--l am sorry If that Is true.
Mr.. Houston raised the point that this was
not privileged question, ii not affecting the
privilege Of any member here.
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Letter from Hon. r. A. Pryor.
MAsHINGroN CITY, 2Oth Dec, Is

W ASElAGT0N ClT(, -UtN DeC., iCoo.
| TO Dr.. Vim. J. Cheutham
My Dear Sir-Accepv my thanks for your
kindness i'll furnishing me the list OF names,
&c. 1t is Il service which | highly apprec-
ate In response TO your inquiry touching
the state OF the Republic, regret to be COM
PEELED 10 answer that see no chance Of pre-
serving the Union, consistently with the
rights of the South Ia ali probability, South
Carolina will to-day adopt an ordinance Of
secession: and the prevalent impression here
is. that the other Calf States will speedily
rally to her support. The border States will
not follow so soon, tut events Will oblge
them to abandon the Union. 1t is evident
that the North will give Us no guarantees.
They are rather mending their hold; and the
Committee Of thrty-tnree is more likely to
report plan Of coercion titan Il system Of
Modification. The Black Republicans are
berinning to be e n bodenct by the evidences
Of Submission in certain Southern States. Ii
Virginia and other border States had
promptly backed South Carolina, the South
might have cxtorted her own conditions, and
50 the Union would have been secure.
As it is, repeat, nothing cun avertthe over
throw of the Conederacy. All parties here
despair Of that achievement; and the efforts
of patriots are directed exclusively to the
end Of rescuin5 the country trnm the hor-
rUrs Of civil war. | question if they can
succeed in the attempt. | see among the
Black Republicans. aid few persons OF 9TH
er parties, spirit Of su!cn resolve to bring
the issue to the arbitrament of the sword. To
he prepared for either eyeniuaity, Virginia
should at once assume an attitude OF armed
expectation For Gcd's sake do not let her
lower the Southern flag. Any betrayal OF
intirm puiposc would only preciptate the
collision. The only safety of the South is
in the union Of the slavehoding States. Sup
press, if you please, every whisper Of resent
meat and reproacli against other S"uthern
States. Declare your rights, and proclaim
your purp ,se to maintain them at every ha-
Yard. For myself, have been silent SO far,
that might oppose no impeachment to CON
ciiation. When the issue is made up. will
speak my mind. Meanwhile, have an idea
of publishing address to my constituents
stating the posture of affairs. Let ME hear
from you, and believe me. truly your friend
ROGER 4. PRYOR
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ir. McCIernand--I was cut of the other
day, anscnerousiy it is true, but thu exam
pie is not worthy OF being followed. ap-
peal IT, my colleague, MI Logan: to With
draw his Uh lection.
Dir. Stevens resumed, and read from the
"iier#ld'S" dispatch, and likewise taking the
New York World" Of December 24'h in
which it is stated that the robbery at the In,
terror Department has caused some specula-
ton in Washington, aud it is thought by
sume who are deemed eau iait" that the de-
faluation of the bonds has been going on
since tho commencement Of the late Presi-
Dental campaign. That the Breckenridge
Club and Secretary Cobb, knew exactly how
these securities were to be used and for what
purpose. That these bonds were deposited as
coilaterals to raise money in behalf Of the
Breckenridge Club.
Mr. Stevens said his attention was called
to these dispatches last evening. They seem
ed to be matter OF sufficient consequence
to arrest the attention Of the House. 1t was
his fortune to be chairman Of the Breckin-
ridge Club, and he did his entire duty accord
ing to the best of his ability inthe premises
lie knew nothing uf these bonds until the
robbery was discovered lie referred to the
services he had rendered his country, and
branded the contents of the kilograms as
false and ealumnious, perpatrated by those
! who were not worthy to lock upon the gen
temen whose characters they sough to de-
fame.
Mr.. Morris, Of Illinois, moved resolution
giving the Select Committee on the ahstrac-
ton of bonds case, leave to stduring the sit
tings of the House. either here or elsewhere,
and providing for the compensation OF re-
porter.
The resolution was passed.
Mr., bocoCk was excused from serving On
Committee, owing To business agreements.
Mr.. Thomas. Of Tennessee, was appointed
to fill the vacancy.
The Indian appropriation bill was consid-
cred, and ordered to be reported Ia the
House Ga Monday, TO which-time the House
adjourned
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Letter from Washington.

Correspondence Of the ALeranGrtG Gazette.
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec 27-P. M-The
dispatches to-day, from Charleston, posted
on the bulletin board at Browns Hotel have
added greatly to the excitement that has ex-
listed here for some time. The extremists
regard the change Of Major Anderson from
Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumpter, or an indica-
ton ON the part of that officer of &c intcn-
ton to resist any demonstration Of the peo-
pie of South Carolina against the Federal
property within her limits, as military men
consider Sumpter the best fort from which
to conduct movements in defense; while
On the other hand, the conservative men are
inians have been complied with, in the evac-
uation of Moultrie, L little longer time may
be gained for the adjustment of difficulties
satisfactory to all parts of the country.
am induced to believe this will prove vain
hope, as Senator Doolittie to-day affixed his
testimonial to those Of Messrs. Wade, Hale
and Seward, that no concession or compro-
mise can be expected from the people of the
North, as it would be surrendering of all
the advantages secured to them by their sue
cess in the recent Presidential contest.
Rumor says, should Secretary Floyd re-
sign his position in the Cabinet, (which [
am we'll assured he does not intend to do, J
General Scott or Hon. Caleb Cushing will
be rendered the place.
Yesterday Messrs. Gait and FAINT, at their
own request, were released from their bond
as security for the appearance Of GODDARD
Bailly at the next term of the Criminal Court,
and he was re.arrested and placed III Jail
Major Russell has not yet given the re-
quired bond, bis friends are indnstrously ut
work, and think he will be released tonight.
In addition to the counsel mentioned in
my last letter, be has secured the services of
the Hon. r. w. Thompson, Of Indiana, and
Jos. H. Bradley, esq, of this city. P.
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far better for human civilization that this
race were totally exterminated, than that
Republican government should be over
thrown IN our own country, or what is or
Will De ITS equivalent, our Union should be
lost; and believe that under such circum.
stances such will be the established verdict
of future impartial history. Nothing less
than frenzy, could place the fate of our
country and government on such an inferior
issue, and nothing could afford more mourn
full Indication Of mans incapacity for self:
government. L. B. Il.
Alexandria, December 26, 1860.
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The efforts of all men should now be direct
ed to the preservation Of peace. So far as
one State can affect the object, Dlsuaion has
occurred-aud, it is almost certain, that
some others will follow the example of South
Carolina before the Attn of March. With a
discovered Confederaey, there is calamity
enough-enough to make the patriot mourn
enough to humble his pride, and to deS-
troy his hopes. That gorgeous ensign
which has hitherto been known and honored
throughout the EARTH" has, alas one of its
stripes erased, one Of its stars blotted out =
We have lived to see this-but may we all
be spared from that other and worse sight
"a land rent with civil feuds, or drenched, 1t
may be, in fraternal blood !" To effect this
let the minds of all be nerved; those IN
places of honor and trust, Is we'll as the peo-
pie themselves. In any event, RECONSTRUCT
confederacies, it would be better for all that
peace should be preserved-that there should
be no hostile array of Infatuated and belliger-
ent armies. We are Of those who believe
that in sectional contest, under an appeal
to arms, the South would be able to main
tain itself against al attacks, and come of, at
last victories. But, the evils of civil war,
its horrors, its direful effects upon business,
property, and all the occupations OF life, who
can calculate
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SELLING cFF At AUCTI IN, AND RETAIL
IHG At PRIME COST
HALL II HARPER, UprsRy1LLE,

IIAhL x HARPEK, UrrEKvlLLE, "a,
Nj lii commence their auction again, OF
w Td"r1d"y, the 2Oh inSi""t, and continue
from day to day, keeping it up throughout Christ
mas week. They have some 81, Oun or $500
worth OF well assorted GOODS. Many Of them
are a. desirable as can be found, and such aS are
usually kept in IL Village Store. They have IA
good assortment of Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, La
dies Dress Goods, silks. fine stock Of Ribbons,
Lacc>. Trimmings, EmhroderieS, and indeed
every variety to suit the country sales.
Persons having purchases to make, will find it
20 thair advantage both to attend the Auction.
and buy at private SALE will save them from
% to 30 per cert HALL l. HARPER.
iipueryiiIr Va, dec 13-pO2w
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The Baltimore American says :-lntorma-
ton, we have reason to believe entirely re-
liable, from Richmond, states that Guverntr
Letcher has completed his message to the
Legislature, which meets on the eth of Jan
uary. The Governor is in favor of Central
Confederacy, if the Cotton States secede, and
against State Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

The New York Republican, papers are do
ing their best, or their worst, to induce the
belief that the recent discovery Of the In
dian Bonds robbery, is only a part and par
Gel of series of frauds and abuses which
have been perpetrated by government Off
Gals, agents, and employees for some time.
They boldly charge corruption, speculation,
&C.; but their charges are all Indefinite
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

CONGRESS. Senate, spent yesterday
in debate. The House of Representatives
passed resolution authorizing the select
committee on the recent abstraction ct In
dian trust bonds, to- send for persons and
papers, and to sit in other places beside
Washington. Both Houses adjourned until
Monday.
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SEEING CHIMES.
ESTER MANUFACTURING Company

RICH MOND, VA.
ONE OF THE BEST SHUTTLE or LOCK
~ STITCH SEWING MACHINES ever offered
to the public This Machine is manufactured al
Richmond, Va. and is the only one manu- featured
on Southern soil. For sale by
PERRY BROS, Agents, Alexandria, Va.
[
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

Mr.. Ashmun, Of Mass, the President Of
the Chicago Convention, in published let
ter. declares that the personal liberty bill''
Of Massachusetts, rs far us it conflicts with
the Fugitive Slave Law, is wholly unconSti-
tutional and void, that it should never have
passed, and ought to be repealed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

The announcements OF the death of the
Hon. Dcazon Smith is now made authori-
tatiyely. lie died on the 18th Of November
ut Portland, Oregon.
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DIED.

In Washington, the Goth ofDeccmber, 1860,
at his residence, Mr. REIN WILBURN, in tho
Seth year of his age. He was native of Mary
land but for the last forty years resident OF Wash
inrtnn
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Charleston is the only city of any proml-
hence in the Union in which the population
has decreased during the past ten years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

4 confidence man, " calling himself Vain
wright, cheated Mr.. Semkcn, a ieweller in
Washington, out Of two geld watches, on
Christmas morning, and then decamped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

The Legislature of Arkansas has passed a
bill calling State Convention. DR.. Nit
chell. who is said to be in favor Of lmmedi-
ate secession, has been elected u. S. Senator
from Arkansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

The recent robbery in Washington is bad
enough, without the propagation of false
reports as 10 farther robberies," and more
stealing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

The Richmond Enquirer calls upon Eir-
gnia and Maryland to prevent Lincoln's in
auguration at Washington by selling the
Federal Capital and holding it by an armed
occunatiun ="
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TEIRTE-SIETH CONGRESS.
REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZErT!
n Senate, Thursday, Dec, 81.

Inc Senate Was called 10 OTuef al moon,
and after prayer, and the reading of the
Journal.
M Seward presented the memorial! Of
certain soldiers Of the war OF 1877, praying
the passage Of Il pension law-rc!errcd.
Mr.. Seward moved that when the Senate
adjourn, it be to meet Oh Monday next;
which notion was agreed To.
Dir. Rice presented some resolutions.
which, on his motion, were referred to the
Committee Of Thirteen.
The Senate, then, OH motion Of Mr.. Green,
proceeded to tie consideration Of Territorial
business, and took up the act to organize a
| territorial government for Azuma (Arizpna;)
which hal its second reading.
Mr. Green moved several amendments, all
of which were agreed I'll.
| Mr. Brown introduced an amendment pro-
yiding Tor the extension Of the slavary-pro-
tectinn laws Of New Mexico to the new Ter
ritory.
Mr. Doolit;le addressed the Senate in OPP
| position tu the amendment, and upon tue
| general politics of the country.
| lie said the people Of the slaycholling and
the non-sayeholding States had lived to-
gcthcr in peace for eighty years or the basis
! tias the Federal Government should net in
! terfcre with slavery III the States, and that
neither the Federal Government nor slave
| hnlGerS should Interfere with freedom IN the
! Territories. lie denied ihat the Supreme
! Court had decided in the bred SCI case
that the Constitution carried slavery into
| the Territories. There was nothing in that
! decision adverse 10 the doctrine that the law
existing in acquired Territory previous to
| it's acquisition, should continue until repeal
| ed by IL .Sieft formed out OF this Territory
He quoted from Mr.. Lincoh's speeches, to
show that he WAS opposed 20 any Interier-
encc with slavery in the State. The CbIcago
platform made the same declaration. Why
did not those gentlemen who wish peace,
! circulate among their constituents these
sentiments of Nj. Lincoln2 This was the
true position of the Republican party. But
there could be 40 peace II 1t was intended
to change the Constitution If the United
| States from It neutral instrument to Il pro-
| slavery instrument. Oar fathers intended
that the Constitution should keep its hands
uii the subject. This was the Republican doe
trine now. lie declared that the Republican,
party were willing to enforce the fugitive
slave provision of the Constitution. The Sen
atur from Virginia had declared that Virginia
had lost 100000 per annum by the running
away of slaves As Virginia owned + OO0,-
900, 600 in slaves, the loss was one-faurth Of
one per cent. only. The dissolution Of the
Union was prayed for By every aDoIiiionst,
that slavery might be rendered naS"!c IN
the border States, and the North 40 longer
compelled to surrender fugivivcs. These
men believed that the strong arm oil The
Federal Government alone prevented an III
- / ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

Christmas Day was rather noisy one in
philadelphia, and the police made good
many arrests There was intoxication and
disorder, to some extent, in Washington, on
the same day.
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ELRGLNI1 NEWS.

About / o'clock on Wednesday morning Il
fire broke out in the building long and we'll
known as the Farmers Hotel, Fredericks-
burg, and in few hours all Of the orig nal
Farmers" or rather what was Left from the
conhagration of lew months ago. with the
exception of the ladies' department, was re-
duced to ashes. For considerable length
of time the hotel has been vacant, and inju-
dieiouSly exposed, and the fire is supposed
TO have originated from the work of an in
cendary. 1t was fully insured in the
Mutual"
A man recently living in Wilmington, n.
c., and who, in consequence OF being charG
ed with incendiary abolitionism, had been
turred and feathercd, passed through Nor
folk = few days ago, CD his way TO the North
The barqne Euiante. Of the regular packet
line from Europe to \ ,rfok, has arriv ed at
the latter port, aud will load in a few weeks.
A lone star flag was raised at Dnwiddie
Court House, on last Monday evening"
Salutes were fired and cheers given.
1-O BBLs. OF VIRGINIA RYE Wits
lou KEY, Copper distilled, and warranted
pure. for sale by
dee 81 HUTTON Il RIDGELF-
10 BARRELS prime New Crop New Orleans
10 and Muscovado MOLASSES, just received,
and for sale by
dec 90 j. b. DOUGLASS.
A GREAT VARIETY OF TOYS, for Christ
IN mas presents, for sale at retail, by
dec II PERRY BROS.
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ENCOURAGE HOME COMPANIES!
rsIHE GLBEMARLE INSURANCE COMPANY



I CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
WM. T. EARLY, Prcs't. jNU. WOOD, Jr., Sec'y.
Having ~ ample paid up Cash Capital, pronp
and liberal in all lis dealings. INSURES against
FIRE upon liberal terms as any other respon
sibie Company.
JAMES S. ROGERS, Agent.
dec l7-eo5m No. 4 South Wharves
,::.;s FOR SALE. The RESIDENCE of the
L. subscriber, III the beauti!ul town of Warren
ton. Fauquier county, w. EIGHT ACRES of
LAND a:c attached to it. The HOUSE and all
requisite buildings are new, aud Of the best mate
rails. For terms. apply to
WILLIAM n. BTSPHAM,
n"v l3-en3m Warrenoi, Fauauicr CO., Va.
. UTTER.-5O kegs strictly prime Glades But
- ter, for sale by
dec II j. N. HARPER d 90
4 PPLES.-lO0 bhls choice table Apples, for
n sale by j. n. HARPER co.
dec II
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MARRIED.

In Washington, Wednesday last, by Rev.
Jchn C. Smith. d. D., JAMES METZGER, esq,
to Miss MARY LOUISA, daughter of General
George W. Bowman, all of Washington.
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The South Carolina Convention has passed
an ordinance re-appointing as Sate officers
all the officers in the Custom Houses of the
State-giving the future appointment OF such
officers to the Governor-proyiding for the
payment of monies received at the Custom
Houses into the State Treasury, and adopt
ing the revenue, collection, and navigation
laws of the United States, as State laws,
Saving that no duties be collected upon
imports from States forming the late Federal
Union, known as the United States Of Amerl-
ca ; nor upon tonnage vessels owned IN whole
or in part by citizens Of said States; and
saving and excepting the act of Congress,
adopted on the Sd day of March, 1857, emit
tied an act authorizing the deposit of papers
Of foreign vessels with ConsulS Of their res
pective nations, which said act is hereby
declared to be Of no force within the limits
Of South Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

/ burglar, in New Orleans, on Sunday
last, in attempting to enter the chamber of
b gentleman, was desperately wounded by
pistol fired at him. He made his escape to
his own room, was tracked by his blood,
and his room being searched, upwards Of
$4,000 of stolen jewelry, laces, &c, found
in his possession. He calls himself c. Il.
Robinson, and will not give the names Of
any of his accomplices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

Gov. Hicks of Maryland, in his continued
refusal to call an extra session Of the Lesls-
lature of that State, says that he is opposed
to Secession, that he diSapproves Of the
course of South Carolina, that he is in cor
respondence with the Governors of the Bor-
der States and that after hearing from them
he will determine as to his action.
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The London papers Of the llth inst, con-

The London papers Of the ll'h inst, con-
tain the following notice:-''II His Royal High
ness the Prince Consort Chancellor Of the
University of Cambridge, being pleased to
give annually gold medal for the encour-
agement of English poetry, the Vice Chan
cellor gives notice that the prize will be given
this year TO such resident UNDERGRADUATE as
shall compose the best poem on The Prince
of Wales at the Tomb of Washington. -
n. B.-The exercises are TO be sent in to the
Vice Chancellor on Or before March 81, 1861,
and are not to exceed two hundred lines in
length"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

\ correspondent at White Post, Clarke
County. calls attention to the Circulars ad-
dressed to individuals throughout Virginia,
from bogus or swindlipg Lottery concerns,
making promises of what they will do, If
packages of lottery tickets are bought, &c.
We have on more than one occasion eau
toned the public Oh this head. We have,
also, heretofore published specimens of these
Circulars, and exposed their fraudulent in
tent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

A fellow from New York was detected on
board a Mississippi steamboat, week or
two ago. having with him white girl from
a New York Asylum, painted so as to pass
her off as his slave, he intending 10 take her
to New Orleans. The dyes were washed of,
the girl proved to be white, and the maa
seized. lie was locked up in stateroom
on the boat, but made his escape at one of
the landings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28

1s0 BBLS. APPLES,
lOU Is bbls. Potatoes,
For sale by dec Is
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T1HE PUBLIC HIRING of the SERVANTS
= belonging to the estate Of Mrs. Susan K. Page,
deceased, will take place at Nillwood, on Monday,
3lst day of December, 1860. All persons who
hired servants belonging to this estate, for the pre-
seut year, will be required to comply strictly with
the acquisitions of the bond, in every particular.
The servants must be sent home the dav before
Christmas. ROBT. C. RANDOLPH, NJ. d.
Executor of Susan R. Page, deceased.
Millwood Clarke county, dec 6-eotd
GWEET CIDER q barrels Sweet Cider, when
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ALEXANDRIA,:

FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER IS, 1860.
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To arrive per schr.
+. G.. Lewis.
FOWLE j co.