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Litchfield enquirer., 1860-09-20

Dr. Miller came in and caught me in the
 act of writing, and he peremptoriy forbids it. But how can entirely refrain2 Per
 haps may never speak to you again,-and I think it will be consolation to you to re- ceiye a letter as from the grave of her you
Litchfield enquirer., 1860-09-20

Were it not for parting with you, the dear children, and my father, l should feel no shrinking from death. o, supply mothers place to those helpless ones To you com mend them. To God commend both them and you.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-16

Langworthy, Mitchell, Nettlston, Odds, Ozmun,
Robertson. sanborn, Sawyer, stsarns, Stew
art, Sweet, Taylor, Temanson. Thayer. Toll
man, White, wilkins; and Mr.. spesker.2e:
NA1s-Messrs. Asker, Arnold, Baldwin, Biz.
Ter, Burnham, Donohue, Hayes, Hunt, Knox,
Letford, Mantor, McDonough, Mitsch. Morri.
son, Purdie, Roy. seSombs, shultis, skill%an'
Orange Walker, and Watson Is.
The Speaker announced that the concur
rent resolutions had passed.
Mr.. SECOMBE rose to point Of order
that the resolutions had not passed, a
majority of all the members elected being
necessary to pass them. s
The Chair decided that il quorum was
present, and q majority voting for the con-
current resolutions, they were regularly
passed, on the ground that the language Of
the constitution in reference to the passage
of constitutional amendment was different
from that in relation to the passage of bills
After further debate, on points of order
&C., the House, at IL O'Clock, adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26
Political Items.

The New York Courier and Enquirer re-
prints leader from the Daily Advertiser,
published ut Auburn, the residence OF Mr..
Seward, endorsing heartily the nomination
and the platform Of the Chicago Convention.
1t concludes thus: Let the watchword of
the Republican party, then, be Union and
Liberty, aud onward to victory" This Is
stated to have been from the pen Of Mr.. Sc
ward himself.
On Sunday last the pastor Of the Unitarian
Church in Concord, Mass, announced from
the pulpit the nomination of Lincoln. In
the evening Sabbath cvening)a black-repub-
lean ratification meeting was held III the
vestry of the church. Sanborn the Martyr
of Concord, made IN abolition speech; and
sundry other brethren offered prayers and
speeches. The fanatics make Il character
stic opening Of the campaign.
The Boston ratification meeting for the en-
dorsement of the Chicago, "Sambo' nomina-
tons, has been indefinitely postponed, owing,
the Courier states, To IA portentlouS division
among the raiI-splitterS. The American
wing of the party being indignant at the idea
of endorsing Mr.. Carl Schurz's platform, in
which Massachusetts, craftsmanship and leg
slation are distinctly denounced.
The Republican delegates returning from
Chicago, appear to be full of confidence and
enthusiasm and the disappointed Seward
ties, with Mr. Seward at their head, appear
TO have given in their adhesion to the rail-
splitting nomination.
Lincoln, when in Congress, voted against
the bill giving bounty land to those who
served in the Mexican war; but when he
was on the stump in tn New England States
last spring, he charged 500 speech
A correspondent of the Louisville Courier
(Democratic) writes III Douglas is noml-
ted at Baltimore, Bell will carry Kentucky
bv 10000 over the united votes of Democrats
and Black Republicans"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

\ NEW RAILROAD ENrERpRIsE.-A very
large and enthusiastic Railroad Convention
assembled at Harrisburg, Pa, on Thursday,
composed Of large delegations from the
Southwestern counties Of the State. Chief
Justice Lowrie, OF the Supreme Court presi-
ded, assisted by number of vice-presidents.
The Hon. jeremiah Black, District Attorney
OF the United States, together with Colonel
Shrver, of New York city, and nine other
prominent gentlemen, were appoined COM
mttee on resolutions, who reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution, which was
unanimously adopted-
Whereas 1t has been made manifest to
this Convention, upon the most conclusive
evidence, that IA railroad from the city of
New York to the Ohio river and the heart of
the Great West, may be made for less than
eight millions OF dollars, and twenty equated
miles shorter than by any other route now
in existence through Pennsylvania, and one
hundred and fifty miles shorter than by any
route through the State of New York, there
fore,
Resolved, That committee of FIVE persons
be appointed for the purpose Of laying these
facts before capitalists and other persons
who are interested in this great thoroughfare
of trade, and inviting their aid to secure the
speedy completion Of this important enter
prise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

A writer in the Fairfax News gives plea
SAINT account of a recent delightful trip from
this place to New York, on board the fine
steamer Monticello. He closes his notes 10y
asking for this line liberal patronage from
the merchants and Farmers OF our section
and especially from those Of our citizens
whose desire for comfort is sufficient to m
duce them 10 spend little more time IN
reaching New York and the East, than IS
required by Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

THE TENTH LEGION. At large meet
ing of the Democracy Of the Tenth Legion,
held at Rockingham Courthouse, on Mon
day last, resolutions were adopted recognize
ing the power of Congress to protect proper
~ in the Territories, but deems it lnexpe-
dent to assert the power. Endorsed the
soundness of the Northern Democracy. Re
fers the question Of the powers of the Terri
torial legislatures to the courts. Resolutions
were also passed endorsing the course OF
Messrs. Yost and Mofiitt, their delegates to
Charleston, who voted for the Cincinnati
platform, and, frcm the twenty.third ballot,
voted steadily for Stephen A Douglas. -.
The meeting was large, and enthusiastic
for the unity and harmony of the party-dls-
carding all new tests, &C. Wash States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26
Virginia News.

In the Circuit Court of Rockingham coun-
ty, the trial of Samuel Thuma, another of
the parties charged with "belling" resulting
in the killing of Mr.. Devier, was concluded
on Friday evening week, the jury rendering
verdict of guilty Of involuntary manslaugh-
ter, and fning him Sl25 with term Of i'm
prisonment in the county Jail, at the option
of the Court The trial OF Robert Reeves,
another of the participants in the "belllng'
scrape, was concluded on Monday last, the
Jury acquitting him of criminal intention.
The annual parade of the 10th Regiment
Virginia Militia, came off at Front Royal,
on Thursday last. The Gazette says:-"We
have heard but one opinion expressed, and
that is, that the present military system-so
far as the flat foot" companies are con-
cernei-is completely inefficient, and per-
feet farce"
The Rifle Rangers contemplate holding a
Festival on the Court House Green, at FAIR
fax Court House, on Tuesday, the 9TH Of
June, commencing at o'clock, p. m. Straw
berries, ice cream, and other good things"
will be provided on the occasion.
The May term of Orange County Court
commences on Monday next, the 2Sth inst.
The following Justices compose the Court:
Col. Garrett Scott, P. j.; Robt. u. Brooking,
VIM. c. Scott, Rich. NJ. Graves and Francis
J. Sanders, associates.
The Front Royal Gazette says:-"The
Wheat crop in this county, we fear, will be
"a sorry one. The joint worm and fly are
numerous. The seventeen year locusts are
making their appearance generally through
out the Valley"
The wheat crop in Rockingham county is
not doing 50 we'll at this time. From some
cause or other is going backwards, and un-
less it improves considerably, large yield
will be impossible.
DR.. Charles Collins, formerly President of
Emory and Henry, has been elected Presi-
dent of the State Female College, near Mem
pills. Tenn.
Benz. Glover and Joseph Warren, charged
with larceny, have been sentenced to two
years each i'll the pcnitentiary by the Circuit
Court of Spotsylvania.
The Road Commissioners Of Fairfax coun-
ty, organized on Monday, by the election Of
Thos. n. Stewart as President Of the Board
and Thos. f. Carter, Secretary.
A man named Wright, convicted Of horse
stealing, has been sentenced by the Circuit
Court of Greenbrer, to two years i'll the
penitentary.
The seventeen-year Locusts have appeared
in Culpeper County i'll very great numbers,
in the wheat fields, on timber land, and in
deed everywhere else.
Capt. Elijah Dundore, of Rockingham
County, was stricken by paralysis on Mon
day morning about 6 o'clock. Capt. ID. is in
the GSth or 10Th year of his age.
The White Sulpher Springs were opened
on Thursday last for the reception of visi-
tors.
DIR. J. Pembroke Thorn has been elected
Captain of the Culpepcr Cavalry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

The practice of printing speeches in the
Congressional Globe, that either were never
delivered at all, or 50 changed from the
speeches actually made, as not to he the same.
in truth, has recently been exposed in both
Houses of Congress; and Mr.. Pryor and
others made vigorous effort to break up
the present system of reporting and print
ing the debates in Congress, at the expense
of the public. But it seems Of no avail,
now-a- days, to expose abuses, and attempt
reform
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

FAIRFAX County CouRT.-The May term
of the County Court for this county terml-
mated on Tuesday last, after a session of two
days. The appeal case of Chas. W. Adams
against John Seybirt, was tried, and the
Judgment of the Justice below was affirmed.
DEGREES were entered in several Chanccry
causes Several persons were naturalized.
The Court made the usual County Leyies.
and made out the petit jury list for the year.
Ordinary Licenses were granted Samuel
Cats, Charles A. Arundel, }. 5. Potter and
Thomas Yeall 4 Brothers. The will oi Col.
John Reid, decd, was probated, aud the
executors, VIM. Ayre and Jas. Thrift, quail
fed An authenticated copy OF the will Of
Aaron Leggelt, decd, was also admitted to
record and administration on his estate
granted Francis l.. Smith. The will Of
Priscilla j Stone was also admitted to pro-
bate. Administration de b0niS non on Jane
Reds estate was granted James Thrift and
VIM. Ayre. Administration Oh Susan Sum
mer's estate was granted Daniel Summers.
On BENJAMIN Ellis estate to Ann Thomas.
Ga Jesse IIndes' estate to Sarah llindes.
The will of Catherine Hamilton, decd, was
admitted to probate, and administration on
her estate granted to J. Ii. Van Dyck. Thos.
Hutton was appointed guardian of Ann
Louisa Hutton John S. Hutton of Ida Hut
ton and Thaddeus Hutton; Benz. +. Fairfax
of Thomas Nj. Fairfax, and Rich Windsor
of John Thomas Tripert Forty deeds were
recorded for the month just past,-Fairtar
Ners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

1t is thought by many, nor, that Seward
-, in truth, much more Conservative man,
than Lincoln; and that the South has more
20 epprehend from the latter than from the
ormo-,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

CoNGRESs-The Senate, yesterday, pass
cd the remaining resolutions of the series OF
Mr.. Davis, OF Miss, which were undisposed
of on Thursday. The House Of Representa-
tives spent the greater portion Of the day, in
the consideration of the private calendar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

A letter from VIM. IL. Seward, is pub
lished in the New York Commercial, III
which he fully endorses, approves, and
adopts the platform and candidates of the
Chicago Convention; and he advises and
urges all his friends to pursue the same
course
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

The accounts of the crops from our Nir-
ginia exchanges, show that the wheat and
corn, in large sections of the State, have re-
Gently been very materially injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

The Washington States and Union says,
that the democracy Of Virginia is all right
that mo aid or comfort will be given to
the cotton confederacy secessionists," and
that the "Cincinnati platform" pure, and
the nominees Of the adjourned Convention at
Baltimore will be sustained. 1t quotes the
action of recent meetings in Rockingham,
Prince Edward, and Petersburg, to prove
the correctness of its opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

\ comet has been recently discovered, but
it will soon become invisible. tits supposed
to be the same with the second comet Of 1913.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26
Garihaldi,s Descent on Sicily.

Correspondence Of Commercial Advertiser.
PARIS, Friday, May ll.-As you car east
ly understand, the expedition of Garibaldi
into the island of Sicily is now the great topic
of conversation here. We have no official ac-
count that the General has yet landed on the
Island, but there seems to be no doubt of the
fact. The defence Of the coast is extremely
difficult for the government, and it must be
recollected that Garibald is as much sailor
as soldier, and the same terrible guerilla
on the sea as on the land.
The accounts vary infinitely as to the re-
sources Garibaldi will have at his command.
Whatever may be the number of men and
vessels employed in the expedition, it is toll
erably certain that the vessels sailed under
English colors, that it was principally equip
ped with English money, and that the Eng
lish Concu at Genoa, not only knew OF the
expedition, but aided in it's organization and
escape At the same time considerable sums
were subscribed in Italy for this purpose;
and now that the revolution has assumed
consistence, much larger sums are being SUBJ
scribed.
Theexpedition of Garibald has excited the
indignation of all the European courts
Certain of the Paris journals, who see with
envy the increase Of Piedmont, and fear that
the success of Garibaldi in Sicily will add
another province to the Kingdom Of Upper
Italy" compare him too with the great fllibus
ter Walker, and rank the attempt upon Sici.
ly with those of Nicaragua. But the COM
parscn is gross outrage on the character
of Garibaldi, and the cause to which he has
devoted his whole lfe-the unity of Italy
Walker attempted to gain possession OF n
country to which he was a total stranger,
and which was in state of peace, for mere
selfish purposes. Sicily, on the contrary, is
a part Of the country to which Garibaldl be-
longs: it is governed by a Bourbon-a for
egn Prince; it is in state of revolt against
the government; he goes there therefore from
purely patriotic motives, TO aid Il portion of the
nation to which he belongs to rid them of a
hateful and insupportable despotism. Be-
fore taking this step he resigned his two posi-
tions of trust under the Piedmontese govern
ment-those Of General in the army and mem
Der Of Parliament. 1t may no doubt with
truth be said that this act of Garibaldi will
create new difficulties for Piedmont, whether
the revolution succeeds or not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

A gentleman in Guernsey county, Ohio,
has dug up several OF the meteorlc stones,
which lately fell ,here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

The editor Of the New York Times, on his
way from the Chicago Convention, called on
Governor Seward, and writes Il letter from
Auburn to his paper, giving authoritatively,
doubtless, Mr.. Stewards views. 1t seems,
then, that he will definitely retire from pub
lie life at the end of his present senatorial
term, but will now resume his seat, and
serve his term out. He will not form one OF
Mr.. Lincon's Administration, supposing
that candidate should be elected nor will
he be a candidate for President in 1864. In
short he considers his public life as already
closed, and he means to enjoy the remnant
of his years in the quiet of his rural home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

SUNDAY School CELEBRATIoN.-At the
session Of the Virginia Annual Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
held in November last, Il Conference Sunday
School Society was formed. Under the aus
pices of that Society, IA Convention, COM
posed Of clerical and lay delegates from the
various circuits and stations within the
bounds Of the Virginia Conference, was held
in this city, last week, commencing on
Thursday, and ending on Saturday. \
large number of delegates were in attend
ance, and Il very pleasant, profitable, and in
tercsting Convention it was \ large amount
of business was transacted, and we have no
doubt very great good will result to the
cause o! Sunday Schools under the charge
of this denomination.
On Sunday afternoon last, all the Metho-
dist Sunday Schools in this city, Manches-
ter, and Sydney, met at Centenary and
Trinity Churches-numbering in scholars
about 2,OOO-where very interesting servi-
ccs were had. Addresses were delivered by
delegates, Dr. Cabannis and his Chinese
companion, and DR.. Taylor, Secretary of the
Methodist Sunday School Union of the
South, interspersed with appropriate sing
ing by the Schools.
The officers of the Convention were r. NJ.
Smith, esq, Of the Alexandria Sentinel"
President, and Messrs. j. Stuart Walker, of
Richmond District: DR.. w. b. Quiscnb berry,
of Fredericksburg District; VIM. I. Smith
son, Of Washington District; George Van
dusla, Of Lynchburg District: III. T. Bacon,
Of Danyillc District: +. P. Powers, of Farm
Vile District; W. 7. Deans, of Petersburg
District: \. r. Bernard, of Norfolk District,
as Vice Presidents j. r. Finley, D. D.,
Secretary, and g. Il. Neville, Assistant Sec.
retary.-Rich. Enq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

1t is said in Washington, that their Excel
lencics, the japanese ambassadors, think the
American women very handsome, very Curl
Gus, and very bold. They are particularly
struck with their style Of waltz!ng and
dancing the Polka. This last, it is said,
quite enraptured the Orientals. They think,
however, that our women are allowed too
many liberties-not under sufficient res
traint. In Japan, it seems, it is different.
Every gentleman there keeps them under
romulpte control
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26
The Cincinnati papers continue to be filled

The Cincinnati papers continue to be filled
West. 1t is supposed to have extended from
Louisville to Marietta following the course
of the river The damage done is estimated
at 81 100000. All the towns and villages
on the river above this, have suffered severe
ly. Thirty-six pairs of coal boats are known
to have sunk, and over one hundred lives are
lost. All the steamboats, on the river are more
or less injured. At Louisville and New Al
bany, the storm was not SO disastrous as in
Cincinnati, but great many houses are I'M
rooted, and trees and fences blown down.
At Carthage, Ohio, the luuatic asylum sut-
fered damage of SIS, 900. Gov. Corwin' S
residence, at Lebanon, Ohio, was unroofed.
At Chillicothe, the engine house Of the Ma
rietta and Cincinnati Railroad was unrooted,
and F. Garrity a fireman, killed. L1ss to
the road $1,000 At Greenfield, Ohio, the
Methodist Church suffered damage of So
900, and the Catholic Church $500. Dwell
lings, barns, whole forests of heavy timber,
valuable orchards and fences have been
FRUSTRATED for miles. During the storm, the
waves in the Ohio river ran very high, and
coal salt, and produce boats were sunk in
great numbers The coal alone lost is valued
at SIS, 900. The Gazette says:-"The storm,
IT'S it passed Cincinnati, must have been at
least forty miles in breadth, having reached
Independence, Ky, on the South, and Pre-
Die county, Ohio, on the Nurth.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

Ex-Presidcnt Pierce, and his former Sec
rotary, Mr. Sidney Webster, were in New
York on Saturday. The Daily News says ::
Both are looking contented and GONZALES
cent--the former having changed his appear
ance good deal by letting his full beard
grow, and a very grizzly crop it is. Mr..
Webster is smiling and urbane as usual
very impressive in his delivery of remarks
eulugistc of President Buchanan, and very
sound, as we take it, on the issues involved
in the Douglas controversy. Mr.. Pierce
smiles little more than he was i'll the habit
of smiling when tenant of the White
House and he has contracted during his
long residence abroad, that peculiar shrug
of the shoulders, which is the French gen
tleman's best eloquence."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-26

LATE FOREIGN NEws.--It is said that Say
ers and lleenan are to fight again. The day
and place, Bells Life says, are named, but
not for the ear of the public, rs yet, from
prudential motives. The police has espe-
power to put IL stop to it. The Paris Debats
devotcs five columns to review Of the fight.
The London Times don't believe that Hee-
nan and Sayers will fight again, and adds:
The referee in the late conflict has been Off
cially appraised by the home authorities that
if the fight is renewed every person con-
cerned will be criminally prosecuted; and in
making this intlmation public, the referee
expresses his determination to have nothing
more to do with the matter.
The Paris Moniteur promulgates the law
passed By the Legislative body for abolish
ing, and in certain cases modifying, the du-
ties hitherto levied OH wool, cotton, and 9TH
er articles of primary necessity used in man
ufactures Cotton and wool imported in
French ships will be admitted duty free
If imported in foreign ships, the duty will be
three francs the one hundred Kilograms.
Additional particulars relative to the de-
falcation Of john Blaickie, Of Aberdeen,
show that the amount Will not probably eX-
coed c2O0,000 He is stated to have obtain
ed advances from the Union Bank of Scot
land, to the extent Of 100000 to ESQ, 900,
but the bank was not likely to lose more than
Cl0 900 or Els, 900.
1t is stated that suggestion was pending
in the Papal government for the convocation
Of an assembly at Rome, in which every Cath
Ollie power should be represented by some po-
litical or administrative person Of note, for
the purpose Of examining into the question
oirelorms.
The French had commenced preparations
for their proposed settlement on the coast of
Abyssinia.
The little 'Rubicon," immortalized in his
tory by its connection with Caesars fortunes,
now separates the dominions of the Pope from
those Of the King Of Sardinia. Which of
these two potentates will first "cross the Ru-
bicon?"