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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27
MARRIED.

At ST. Marys Church. on the morning 0; tho
26th instant, by Rev Father Krocs, Mr.. SAMUEL
q BAGGOTT, and Miss MARY ESTHER COOK,
all of this city.
On Thursday evening, Dec. 10th, at ."Oskley'
Nelson county, Va, by Rev. WIN. D. Thomas,
Rev. ]. VIM. JONES. Of Louisa. accepted u.-
sionary to China,) to Miss ]. P. HELM, of Nelson
On Thursday last, the Goth inst, by the. Rev
Mr.. Chipehuce, Mr.. FRANCIS O. MEDLEY, Of
Prince Georges county, Md, and Miss HARRIET
r. HARRIS, of Charles county. 49,.
On Saturday, the 9TH instant, by Rev. Father
Getting, Mr.. JOSEPH WATHEN and Miss Ann
R. HAYDEN, all Of St. Mary's county.
On Monday, the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr..
Start, J. S. Joy and Miss MARY (. HAYDEN, all
Of St. Mary's county. ...
On Thursday, the 18th instant, at St. Peter.
Church, Batimo ore, by the Rev. Mr.. Cummings,
EDWARD +. MILLS, esq, and Miss ELEANOR
NJ. II. KENT, all Of Anne Arundel county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27
Gov. pickens of Charleston.

Gov. Pickens, of South Carolina. was sere.
naded in Charleston on Friday evening. and
in returning thanks said:
Fellow citizens allow me 10 say t. you
that hope and trust am i'll possession OF
information that, perhaps, there may BE- no
appeal IT, fierce On the part OF the federal All
thvritics Cheers. Buff am mistaken
in this. AZ least as far as | AIN concerned, VIC
are prepared t1 meet any and every issue
| hope and trust that under existing circum-
stances there will be no imprudence-no rash
appeals to counsels caught under the impulse
Of false rumors that we will prove to the
world that we are not only free and indie
pendent, but that we are entitled 10 be 81
by our virtues and Gar character. The
convention, in ali human probability. will,
in few days, send the ordinance to WASH
ington, which pruclaluIs you to he, as you have
ii right IL be, "a free and independent repub-
lie. Applause. And until they present
the claims of South Carolina to your tortiii-
cations and your public places, now in pos
session Of the federal government, it is our
duty to sustain that convention by showing
that We are ready to await Il free and fair
demand. But If, i'll The meantime, there is
amy attempt to Increase the forces that now
garrison them, SO far as | am concerned, it
shall not be done without an appeal t. arms.
Loud and prolonged cheering.
| sincerely desire that, 81 lar Us | am con
cerned. we shall t,unphantly 90 through
sllia great controversy without this appeal to
arms. But, if it be necessary to vindicate
the independence OF my country, VOW to
you here, that all the powers that | have
shall be exertcd 10 maintain to the last ex
tremty the independence Of South Carolina.
IGreat applause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27
No Help from England.

Letters have been received within few
DAYS from members of the heaviest CONNER
cal houses in England, to the effect that, in
the present crisis, the Northern States may
rely for pecuuiary aid upon them; that the
South will derive but little sympathy; that
many of the heaviest houses have at least
nine months supply Of cotton on hand, and
intend for that length Of time to make no
further orders, and when they do, will not
purchase from any seeding State unless
compelled to. The opinion is expressed that
the large amount Of gold already sent to the
United States will he increased if demanded
by the North, in whom the money changers
of England have the greatest confidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

SAD TRAGEDY IN MASsACHUTETTs.-
Boston Traveller, Of Saturday, gives the par
tculars of a sad tragedy which occurred at
North Reading, Mass. on the previous Wed
uesday. 1t appears that Mr.. Samuel Shell
don, a member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. and a Superintendent Of the Sab
bath School AT Reading, had occasion to ad-
minister scme reproof to his son, wild and
wayward lad Of eighteen years. The two fl
nal!y came to blows, but were separated by
other members of the tumily, and the father
manlcsting determination to subdue his
son. tue latter rushed out to the barn. pro-
cured heavy iron shovel, and returning
dealt his father violent blow with it upon
the head, fracturing the skull SO that the
brains protru,led, and inilicting What is fear
ed to be fatal wound. Young Sheldon pro-
c~eded ut once to the house, and insisted upon
being allowed to take care OF his father. He
is deeply pentent manifestiug the greatest
contrlion for his crime; but he says, howev-
or, that no allowance should be made tor sud-
den anger, as the deed was committed DELHI
erately, and not in consequence of sudden
excitement Of his temper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27
JOHN l.. J. IGGAT, Socretary.

Mr.. TONES ON TIE SECESSION TRACK
AGAlN.-Mr. Toombs has telegraphed the
following address t. the people of Georgia:
Il came here to secure your constitutional
rights, and To demonstrate to you that you
can get no guarantee for those rights from,
your Northern confederates. The whole
subject MAS referred to Committee of Thir.
teen in The Scnute. ] was appointed on
the Committee and accepted the trust.
submitted propositions, which, 50 far from
receiving decided support from IL single
member Of the Republican party Of the
Committee, were all treated with derision or
contempt. 4 vote was then taken in the
Committee nn amendments to the Constitu-
ton proposed by Hon. J. J. Crittenden, and
each and all Of them were voted against
unanimously by the Black Republican men,
bers of the Committee. In addition to
these tac's, Il majority Of the Black Reput-
lcan members of the Committee declared
distinctly that they had no guarantees to
Offer, which was silently acquieSced in by
other members The Black Republican
members If this Committee of Thirteen are
representative men of the party and section,
and to the extent of my information, truly
represent them.
The Committee of Thirty-three on Friday
adjourned for week without coming to
any vote. alter soemnly pledging themselves
to vote on all the propositions then before
Oh that day. It is controlled by the Black
Republicans, your enemies, who only seek
TO amnse you with de!asive hope until your
election, that they may defeat the friends Of
secession. If you are deceived by them, it
shall not be my fault. have put the test
fairly and frankly. 1t is decisive against
you now. ! tell You, upon the faith of a
true man. that all further looking to the
North for security for your Constitutional
rights in the Union ought to be instantly
abandoned. 1t is fraught with nothing but
ruin to yourselves and your pnsterity. Sc
cession by the 18th day of March next should
be Numbered from the balot-box by the
unanimous voice Of Georgia, on the End day
of January next. Such voice will be your
best guarante=..for liberty, security, tranquil
itv and slorv. r TooNBs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

THE NATIONAL CRISIS. The revolution
rushes on like flood aud there is none t.
arrest its progress. The great difficulty
with the politicians is that they have been So
much in the habit Of ''speakng for bun,
combe" they cannot break it of, though the
election is over, and though an appalling
danger resulting from ii stares them in the
face, and the occasion demands the wisdom
of statesmen, DOT the clap.trap Of the dema-
gogue If, instead ofjocular merriment and
such ambiguous language as reminds one of
Talleyrand's maxim, that speech was given
to man to conceal his thoughts, Mr.. Seward
would come out piainl y and squarely. and
tell the country what he and his party in
tend to do in view of the portentnus signs IF
revolution and preparations for war at the
South, he would be only discharging sol
emn duty which he owes to himself, to the
State nf New York, and the country at large.
But there is nothing to be hoped from
the political leaders. Tie people must Get
for themselves and take measures to call
conventions in every Northern State. This
can be done in the course Of the ensuing
month, and the South can take the month Of
February to consider such offers Of friend
ship. Cancellation aod compromise as the
Northern States may ofer.--Ncw York
Ii~ruh!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27
ALEX ANDRIA:
SOUTH CARoLINA.-On Monday last, the

SOUTH CARoLlNA-On Monday last, the
Convention of South Carolina adopted the
declaration of the immediate causes which
induced the secession Of South Carolina from
the Union. Waving the repetition Of past
causes, she declares to the remaining States
and nations Of the EARTH the Immediate
causes which led TO the act. After citing
the causes which led to the separation OF
the Colonies from Great Britain, the deciara-
ton affrms that many States of the Union
have violated the letter and spirit OF the
Constitution, and thus absolved the rest
from its obligations, &c. Therefore, the
people of South Carolina, in Convention as
sembled, have declared the existing rela-
tons with other States dissolved, appealing
TO the Supreme Judge Of the Universe for
the rectitude Of their Intentions" Many
able speeches were made on the declaration,
THE substance of the declaration has already
been published. Gov Pickens has issued
his proclamation, agreeably to the ordinance,
that South Carolina will hereafter act as a
sovereign and independent State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27
Excitement in Plttsburg, Pa.

plrrsnuRG. Penn, Dec "a Intense excite
ment exists here to-day in consequence OF
its being made public that L. $. Quarter
master rhl;aicru was negotiating for the ship
menF from the Allegheny Arsenal Of Srren'
W.eigM guns 10 Nempork. near Galveston Is
land. Texas, and torty-six more to Ship Is
land, near Balize, at the mouth of the Mlsss.
sippi river, the apparent object being to
strip the Allegheny Arsenal and place the
Guns where the SeceSsionists could get them.
Major SYmington, of Mary and, in command
Of the arsenal, declined to give the Press
any information on the subject. 1t seems
the points referred t. are new forts never YET
mounted These guns were desi gucl for
their armament. These guns are ten.nch
Columbiads, and are thirty-two FOUNDERS
Carriages for them are being made ut Wa
tcrvlict, ~, Y. Gen. Moorehead, orr mem
Der of Congress, Immediately telesraphed
Mr. Stanton, Chairman of the House Com
mittec on Military Affairs, for information
in regard to the matter. Leading Democrats
telcgraphed to Washington to have the or
der countermanded, saying that the people
wnnld not allow the guns Ia be removed. 4
call is in circulation, addressed to the Mayor,
to convene a meeting Of the citizens tu take
action in the matter The call is signed by
prominent men Of all parties. The feeling
against allowing gun 70 be removed South,
is almost unauimnus The meeting of citi-
zcns will be held at the Duqnesne Depot on
Wednesday. 4 report prevails this evening
that muskets, shells, balls and Cavalry ac-
coutremeuts have already been shipped
South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

IN the perilous condition Of the country
every true patriot will be ready to yield any
tavorite plan, and unite in support of any
honorable measure of conciliati on that may
relieve the public mind from the terrible
anxiety that Expresses it. There is too
much reason to fear that other States will
soon be found in the position of South Caro-
lima, unless some such measure is adopted
ANY adjustment that would retain the cotton
States, now maturing secession, might save
the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27
Letter from Washington.

Correspondence Of tie Ilerandri@ Gazette.
WASH1SGroS, Dec. 26.-Maior Russell
charged with completely in the abstraction
OF bonds from the department of the Interior,
appeared before Justice Goddard yesterday
evening. and by his counsel, Hons. Hum
phrey Marshall of KY, and Samuel Chill
ton Of this city waived his right to Il further
examination OF his case, and refusing &c
give the amount of bail required by the
President, viz: $500, 900, because of its be-
ing excessive and oppressive, he was com
mit1ed to jail to await the action of the
Grand Jury, which is now in session.
One or two Of the leading Southern poIiti-
clans are endeavorlng 20 effect such an or
ganization as will prevent auothervote being
taken during the present session OF Congress,
on any subject whatever. They deem such
g step necessary in order 10 convince the
North Of their sincerity in this matter Of re-
vSlution, and think 1t will be accomplished
by the meeting of Congress on Thursday
next.
understand that letter is being sign
ed by the deleg cations from the several South
ern border states addressed to the Executive
officers of those States, recommending the APP
uointnlent Of commissioners either by Legls-
latures or conventions, to general confer.
ence to meet at Baltimore next month to de-
termine what action that very important part
of the Country shall take in the present pol
iyical crisis, and in the event of dissolu-
ton. what position those states shall occupy
towards any new confederacies that may be
formed This is thought advisable because
of the stubborn determination Of the Repub-
| licans not to conccdc one iota of the just de-
mands Of the South. The name Of the Hon.
| Andrew Johnson, of Tenn, heads the sigma
lures TO this document. The re-assembling
of Congress is looked forward to, with no
little interest, as il is known that Mr.. Buch-
anan will refer the Commissioners from the
State of South Carolina. who arrived here
to-day, with whatever demands or propo-
sition they may have to make. to that body,
and as speaker Pennington has refused to
allow the names of her members to be struck
from the roll of the House, no very pleasant
welcome for her ambassadors can be expect
ed in that quarter. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

The Alexandria (Louisiana) Union says:
IF Louisiana secedes from the Union on
account of the encroachments Of Federal Go
vernment, we shall be compelled to advocate
the secession of the Parish Of Rapides from
the State. as our rights have been encroach'
ed upon in q great many instances by the
authorities of the State. We have large
Territory and numerous population and
are perfectly able to take care of ourselves .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

The Warrenton Wing says: Gentlemen
who have been heretofore strongly in favor Of
the re-opening of the African Slave Trade,
will have no need of advocating the mea-
sure any longer if they will just drop down
to Richmond, and observe the latest sales at
the auction houses in that city"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

Now, more than ever, is it the duty OF
Southern men to encourage, foster and sus-
tain Southern manufactures. AS the Scotch
song says, "Now's the hour and now's the
day." to lend hand in building mp whatev-
er may contribute to the commercial prospe-
rity of the Southern States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

The following officers in the United States
army are South Carolinians: Majors, 4; bre-
vet major, l.; brevet colonel, l.; captains, II;
lst. lieutenants, s; I'd. lieutenants, ). In
the navy there are commanders, > cap
tnins, Is lieutenants, surgeons, purser, )
masters, 1 midshipmen, and engineer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

Leonard Scott and Co., New York, have
republished the December number of Black
woods Magazine. 1t has continuation of
the interesting story Of Agostine, and arti-
cles on iron ships of war. the Turkman's
Food, India, &c. Robt. Bell, agent, King
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

Great Britain is continuing her efforts to
influence the cultivation of Cotton, in Tur-
key, Egypt, Southern and Eastern Africa,
the Pacific islands, &c. In jamaica and
Cuba efforts TO raise cotton, also, continue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

Ned MCGOWAN, the hero of hundred hair
breadth escapes. is said to be quite lion in
Washington. He is now an Arizona judge,
and delegate elect to Congress from that
Territory. His life has beer an eventful,
chequcred one. He has cultivated an in'-
mense grey beard, which gives him quite a
patriarchial appearance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

At the meeting of "Planters' Guard" of
Prince Georges county, Md, held on Friday,
the 2lst instant, Francis NJ. Bowie, esq, ha-
wing resigned the position OF Ensign in the
troop, William t. Berry, esq, was unarl-
mously elected to ill the vacancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

The large cities, disappointed in the show
Of numbers made by the census takers, are
complaining. 1t is probable that, in most
cases, the returns are generally tolerably cor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

NJ 0TICE.-L desire to hire Two good SEN
IN WANTS for the next year. Un- as cook,
washer and roner, and the other rs house servant,
capable ofassisting in washing and ironing. Any
one, having one or both for hire, will address.
dec s2-utf H. ". VANDERBILT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

The Monde, journal Of Paris, thinks that
dictator is needed to ser the United States
right, and recommends Capt. Bonaparte, for
merry Of Baltimore, for the Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

tits stated by telegraph that Rev. }. Ii.
Ipgraham, Of Holly Springs, Miss, who has
lain in an extremely critical condition for
some time past, in consequence of an acct
dental wound by pistol shot, died on the
18th instant. The deceased was the author
Of several works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

John T. Watson, esq, the we'll known
Annalist Of Philadelphia, died on Sunday
last. lie vas much respected and esteemed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

At the meeting of the Senate Crisis Com
mittee. on Monday. MIR. Seward presented
two propositions-one, that the present con-
stitution should never hereafter be amended
so as to allow Congress to interfere with the
local institutions of the States ; the other al
lowing trial by jury to fugitive slaves. The
first proposition was adopted, but the latter
was rejected. Mr.. Toonbs' programme was
also rejected The committee were TO meet
again yesterday, when it was expected that
they will conclude their SittingS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

T. s. jackson has been app ,intcd pos:
master at Gordorsrille, Orange county, Va,
vice joseph \. Phillips, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

Wells, the marine, who murdered boy
in 1851, escaped from the penitentiary Of the
District OF Columbia, yesterday morning,
about Is o clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

We bave pamphlet copies OF the Sermons
on che Times recently delivered in New Or
leans, by DR.. Palmer aud DR.. Lescock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

We return our thanks to kind frieuds in
North Carolina for their gratifying letters.
We have labored faithfully to merit the COM
mendation which they are pleased to bestow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

In commenting on the proposed State con-
Yention, in Virginia, the Stanton Eindica-
sor says
ave are in favor of State Convention,
ss much to arrange the basis of taxation as
to designate the position Virginia is to occu,
DIV on the canvass of the "dissolying view
Of the Union. We are glad the leading poll
ticians and papers Of the State have unhesi-
tatingly and thoroughly committed them
selves to the proposition. We are glad, also,
that the movement originated in, and has
come from the eastern portion of the State.
tt an exhibition on their part Of 2 willing
ness to have fair basis Of taxation eStab-
lished, for we take it, they could not have
been so short sighted as not to see that the
assembling Of q State Convention was but
another name for re-arranging the mode and
manner of levying the taxes Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

washington, UeC -'-u'V'
SfERVAN FOR HIRE have rnr hire q
y plumber of SERVANTS, Of different ages and
sexes, among them are Cooks, Washers, IrouerS,
and House Servants. Apply at MY residence,
Washing tun and Alexandria Road.
dec 27-l3t& THOMAS ". SWAMI
IN TONS SOFT BLUE WINDSOR PLAS-
lCD TER, daily expected, for sale by
dec II F0W!E Il CO.
VETHISkEY.-l00 bbls. Rect. Whiskey, 80 bar
Wv rolls Old Rye, for sale By
dec II }. y. HARPER / co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

The Minister of Finance in France has an
nounced by advertisement that he will re-
ceve, on the 18th February next, tenders
for three thousand tons Of Virginia, four
and q half thousand tons Kentucky, and
one and half thousand tons Of Maryland
tohaccn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

We learn from the Cincinnati Enquirer
that the Republican Electoral College .!
Ohio, which gave It's twenty-three electoral
votes to Lincoln and namlin, was hesieged
with large number Of candidates for the
honor and profit Of bearing the vote Of that
State to Washington as messenger. III this
extremity the college resorted TO a very novel
political method of designating the success
iul aspirant It adopted system Of gan,-
bling by placing s number of tickets in a
hat sitter the style Of drawing a lottery.
The lucky number was drawn by Mr.. j.
Ankemny, OF Holmes county, VI no was there
BY entitled to about $3.50 for his patriotic
services. It is said that Judge Bates will
call the attention of the Grand Jury to this
extraordinary proceeding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

A Southern Rights Association has been
formed in Culpeper. A meeting is to be
held to-day, at Culpeper Court House, Of the
Association The officers are, Henry Shack
elford, President; James W. Green, Secre-
tary; and Geo. D. Gray, Corresponding Sec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-27

4 New York despatch, dated Richmond,
Dec. 25. says An unfortunate rumor of
a threatened negro insurrection found cur
reney here last night, The military receiv-
ed orders to be in readiness to turn out at
given signal, which was the discharge of
three rounds from cannon placed in capitol
square, by order of Gov. Letcher.
This is the negroes holiday, and the pecu-
liar opportunities for intercourse which they
have at this time give color to any little
alarm that may be raised.