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SouTH CARoLlNA.-This State voted herself
out of theU Union yesterday at one o'clock, P. NJ
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GERMAN REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.

OFFICERS.
W. Krzyzanowski, President.
DR.. Bregleb, First Vice President.
G. Dill, Second Vice President.
Joseph Gerhard, Secretary.
John Lerch, Treasurer.
Meets at Gerhard's Germania, every Tues.
day night at eight o'clock.
REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE
FIFTH AND SIXTH WARDS.
OFFICERS.
S. A. McKim, President.
George A. Bassett, First Vice President.
George R. Ruff, Second Vice President
Charles Sleigh, Recording Secretary.
J. L. Henshaw, Corresponding Secretary.
William Dixon, Financial Secretary.
John Grinder, Treasurer.
Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of eve
ry month, at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard.
REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE
THIRD WARD.
oEFIcERs.
j. j. Coombs President.
G. A. Hall, First Vice President.
A. Duvall, Second Vice President.
j. G. Cary, Secretary.
Martin Buell., Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
ICOMMUSICATED.

Hon. Reverdy Johnson, in letter to
Douglas meeting, says "that the question Of
Territorial power was not only not decided
by the Court, but was neither argued, nor
in any ,cay presented for decision. What
the Territorial Legislature could do, was
not before the Court, directly or indirectly"
This, he Estates with the most perfect conf
dence, having argued the case twice, and
bestowed upon all the questions it involved
the most careful study" Now, to show how
mistaken Mr.. j. is on this point, and how
easy it is to be mistaken, it is only necessary
to refer to page GIG of the decision. Judge
Curtis there says-"It appears, however, from
what has taken place at the bar,
that three different and opposite views are
taken of the power Of Congress respecting
slavery in the Territories One is, that
though Congress can make regulation pro-
hibiting slavery in Territory, they cannot
make a regulation allowing it; another is,
that it can neither be established nor prohi-
bited by Congress- Jut that tie beopie Of a
Territory, arhen organized by Congress, can
estabhiSh or prohibit slare,y; while the third
il, that Constitution. < =" Thus it will
be seen that the question was "betore the
Court, directly" and was duly referred to
by Judge Curtis. AS to the decision, the
Courts opinion certainly was that "every
citizen has a right to take with him into the
Territory any article of property which the
Constitution recognizes as property" That
''the Constitution recognizes slaves as pro-
perty, and pledges the Federal Government
10 protect it," That "no tribunal, acting I'M
der the authority of the United States. whe-
Their it be Legislative, executive, or judicial,
has right to make any distinction between
slaves and other property owned by citi-
zen." Moreover, Judge Catron said that
Territorial charters are subject to repeal at
all times" If so subject, what becomes Of
popular soverei gnty" SOUTH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
Horace Greeley to Senator Seward.

We publish below, from the New York
Atlas, the much talked of letter which was
addressed six years ago by Mr.. Greeley to
Senator Seward, severng all further con-
nection with the latter. 1t is sharp, aerid
and Greeleyish all over:
New YORK. NOVEMBER ), 1854
To tie Hon. lTm. II. Se~ord:
SIR:-I desire TO say to you, that the firm OF
Seward, Weed, & Greeley, is from this day disso-
we'd, by the withdrawal of the junior member of
the firm. When edited tho Jetfersonian at AL
banv, YOU and your friends acknowledged the eff
feet Of my laborS in your cause, in ecvatlng you
TO the Office Of Governor and United States Sena-
tor. For my labors in sustaining you only re-
ceived ten dollars IL week to support my wle, sell
and child. When YOU were Governor of this State
with great patronage in your hands, no oher OF
any position to assist me was ever made. Nhen
General Harrison was elected President you had
full control Of the Federal patronage in this State,
and received no consideration at your hands,
When General Taylor was elected President you
also had the principal distribution of the Federal
patronage, and in connection with Mr.. Weed, you
made uugh Maxwell collector OF this port, man
who was never entitled to the confidence OF the
Whig party Instead of rewarding men who had
faithfully adhered to Henry Clay and to you, such
men as Zehedee Ring, outcaSt from Nova Scotia,
was APPOINTED surveyor of the port; David A. b.
kee was made naval officer; William Y. Brady,
postmaster; William II. Leroy. navy agent; Hiram
Fuller, naval Storekeeper; John Young, sub-trea-
surcr and Il man was elected for United States
marshal whom YOU know l cannot name. And
vet while YOU knew had lost every dollar pos
sessed in starting the Galway line otSteam packets
TO benefit Ireland and yourself, no offer was made
me of assistance or place. Subsequently, it was
understood by my friends that should be the
candidate of our party for Governor. and your con
sent was given; but, instead of supporting me, you
and your friends nominated hat trimmer and lit
tie villain, Raymond for Lieutenant Governor,
who was Of no advantage to our party, anu man
whom to know is to detest. In all the positions
have ahorad to place you. the emoluments and the
honors have been divided between yourself and
Weed. | have to say, that any support you
NAV hereafter receive from me will be because II
is necessary for the party, but not from personal
consideration. Yours, &C., HORACE GREELEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
House of Representatives.

The House resumed the consideration OF the
Pacific Railroad bill.
MIR. Noel offered substitute pending for
the commencing of the road at the Western
border of Texas. Rejected.
Mr.. Woodson as a compromise between
the various propositions, proposed the Main
Trunk from San Francisco between thirty
fifth and forty-second parallel of north lati-
tude, to connect with branches from Iowa,
Missouri and Texas.
Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, advocated the
Southern route, opposing the proposition for
branches for the accommodation of local Sec
tons.
Mr.. French replied, justifying the action
of the Special Committee in reporting the
Central route, and insisting thatitis national
in character, and best calculated to promote
the important purposes designed.
Messrs. Hamilton, Of Texas, and Barritt, of
Mo-, addressed the House in favor of the till.
The discussion was further continued and
several additional amendments proposed.
Finally the House recommitted the bill
with its various amendments to the select
committee Of sixteen, to whom was referred
that portion of the Presidents message rela-
tive to the Pacific railroad and by whom the
bill was originally reported.
The House then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
"Sometning More. "

A letter from Providence in the y. York
Times. puts down that State as doubtful as
between Douglas and Lincoln. The same
letter adds OF Bell and Everett:
NO TWO men are more respected Tor their emil
nent abilities their wcrth and integrity, and the
valuable services which they have rendered the
country They are both patriots and will eyer be
regarded with warm admiration by the people of
the North aud South. But at this day ii requires
something more than these qualities to ensure po-
litica success and to be popular with the masses.
NO men more respected" eminent abil-
tiles. worth and integrity" valuable SER
vices aud yet something more is wanted.
Pray, what is that something? If such quail
tiles will not ensure political success, will
"mauling Democrats" "splitting rails" or
putting Sambo above the white man do it
any better?-N. J. Eap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
Life of Lincoln.

Enterprising booksellers are puzzling theil
brains to find ingenious litterateurs, witt
prolific imaginations, to manufacture live:
of Abram Lincoln. These lives are an
nounced for publication as soon as they car
be written, --tiiat is, as soon as few Incl
dents can be sufficiently amplitied by the
glowing fancy of the Bohemians, who invent
lives for unknown great men, to constitute
life OF respectable paper dimensions. We
dislike to spoil the book trade by anticipat
ting the issue of these valuable publications
but in order to allay the intense curiosity
of the public, we are compelled to lay before
our readers the following, full, comprehen
siYe, and accurate
LIFE OF ABRAM LINCOLN.
CHAP. !.
"Ie had Il father.
CHAP. IL.
Do. Mother.
CHAP. III.
lie split rails.
CHAP. ".
lie mauled Democrats.
CHAP. Y.
He went 10 Congress.
CHAP. VI.
Do. Legislature.
CHAP. VII.
lie was defeated by Douglas.
CHAP. VIII. In iuturo.)
Utica Tllcgr0ph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

THEY ScoaS TuE PRoPosIrIoN.-We see
by our exchanges that Yancey and Rhett
scorn the dshonorabe and humilating pro-
position to return to the Baltimore Conyen-
ton, and seek admission az the hands of
those whose fellow hip they repudated at
Charleston. Their sense Of honor and pro-
prietY recoils at the base suggestion. The
same platform against which they rebelled,
still remains the established creed OF the par
ty. They cannot return without admitting
they were wrong in seeding, and If they
make this humiliating admission, how dare
they, in the presence of the assembled multi
tude that will be at Baltimore, hold ont,
with factious opposition 10 the majority,
and again secede, and thereby break up the
Convention for adhering to the same plat
form?- Wash. States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
CONGRESS-.
lREPokrED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
Senate, Tuesday, May 20.


Mr.. Bigler presented the memorial of Ger.
tain citizens of Philadelphia 10 favor of =
change in the tariff. Referred to the Com.
mittee on Finance.
Mr.. Johnson, from the Committee on Pub.
lie Lands, asked tina. he be discharged from
the consideration OF the bill to cede to the
States the public lands within their limits,
remaining unsold for five years.
Mr.. johnson, of Arkansas, moved 10 take
up the Homestead bill. Agreed to.
1t was moved that the Senate disagree to
the House amendment.
Mr.. Wade opposed action at this time
lie wanted to act when the Senate was full
After some desultory conversation, Mr..
Johnson's motion to disagree was carried
yeas 20, nays 20, all the democratic Senators
but Mr.. Rice, voting afirmatively.
Mr.. King presented petition from the
soldiers of the war Of 1912. for pensions.
Several bills and resolutions of private
nature were considered.
| Mr.. Gwin moved that the Senate disa.
gree to the House amendments TO the Pacific
Telegraph bill.
Mr.. Grimes moved to concur in the House
amendments
Mr.. Gwin was satisfied with that motion,
and withdrew his motion to disagree. He
had no objection to the reduction made by
the House.
Pending the consideration of the subject,
the Post Office Deficiency bill was taken up,
and Mr.. Pearce further explained its prov-
sions.
On motion of Mr.. Hunter the bill was
laid aside to enable Mr.. Slidel to make a
personal explanation in regard to his alleged
interest in the Houmas land grant bill. He
rected the facts, and refuted the charges
preferred against him.
The subject was further discussed by
Messrs. Benjamin, of La, Toombs, Of Ca,
Pugh, of Ohio, and others
The discussion was continued at some
length, but without action upon the subject,
the Senate adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
New York Market.

NEW York, May 29-Four is firm: sales Of
1900 bhls.; State has advanced 5 cts: sales at
Sj.l5M 1920 Ohio has advanced 5 cts; sales at
s5.S5WS6; Southern unchanged. Wheat is high
er; sales OF 10000 bushels; prices have advanced
&C.; Milwaukee Club I25@l26c. Corn is higher
sales of 10000 bushels; sound mixed 62a 6jc.-
Pork is heavy; mess sH.40@ST.S7i. Lard i,
firm at former rates Whiskey closed firm at 2lt
M22c :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

RAILROAD FEAT.-Mr. IIaughlin foreman
of the machine shops Of the Michigan Cen
tral Railroad, accomplished feat at Michi-
gan city with the ira in carrying delegates to
the Chicago Convention, which is we'll de-
serving Of mention. At Michigan city it is
necessary to change engines, and in order
not to lose time the train was run up the
track at fifteen miles an hour, the engine
then being uncoupled and run AT faster
speed on to siding, the switch was repac-
ed in time. ard the cars dashed along up the
main line to the engine waiting to take 1t to
Chicago Moving at nearly the same speed
as the cars. it was coupled TO the train, ana
plunged along with its load. uncoupling
and switchlnga locomotive, and coupling on
another at fifteen miles an hour is certainly
a very remarkable engineering accomplish
meDt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The month of May, this year, will be re-
membered particularly for the number Of
severe storms which have occurred in it
and by which great damage has been done
Throughout the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

VIRGINIA ELECTIONS In the Sixth Ju-
dicial Circuit, the candidates for Jud &c were,
Gregory, Bowden, Mallory, Seawell and
Davis.
s. far as the returns are received, Gregg
ry leads Bowden 52S votes, and is doubtless
elected Judge hy "a handsome majority. The
remaining counties. viz: Gloucester, Matthews
and MddIeSex. it is believed, have given
Mr.. Seawell ma critics.
In Washington County IIerstcll Demo
craft has been elected Sheriff by majori ty
of 800 over Gibbons (Whig.)
b. +. Grayson is elected Sheriff of Page
county, and p B. Borst, Commonwealth 5
Attorney. Giles Cook has 4 majority III the
county for Judge of the Third District.
In Wythe county Mr.. Whitman is elected
Sheriff. and i. c. Kent Commonwealth 5
Attorney.
Francis Thornton is elected Sheriff of
Campbell.
In Amherst 4. c. Harrison is elected She
riff, and James p. Coleman, Commonwealth 5
Attorney.
In Bedford /. 4. Sale is elected Common
wealth's Attorney, and VIM. IL. Pate, Sheriff.
VIM. L. Jackson, cx-Lieut. Governor, is
elected Judge in the Wood CIRCUIT, by ma
joritv of ! ,22lt over NJ. Eimiston.
In the Preston, &c, circuit, Il. d. Camden
is reelected Judge over VIM. &. Brown.
In the Wheeling, &C., circuit, Il. W.
Thompson is reelected Judge over X. l..
Berkshire.
Judge L. p. Thompson in the Augusta
Circuit-rc- elected over d. FulZ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
PHILADELPHIA Cattle Market, Nav %.

BEEF CATTLE.-The offerings of Beet Cattle
reached 1900 head, the prices ranged from s. to
$40, being an average of $3.50 p 100 lbs.
OF Cows, about us were sold at from sos 10
$50 each, according to quality
SHEEP-6OO head sold at 4!@5!c. 2 h. gross
HoGs-About 1920 head at Imhofi's: sales at
SIS 50 S7.75 for still fed, and $500 IS Tor corn
fed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

In the Methodist General Conference on
Saturday, the Slavery question, which tor
some preceding days had exercised the mem
bers very considerably, was postponed TILL
Monday. and the session was mostly occupl-
ed by the reading of reports from Standing
Committees. The Committee on the Book
Concern reported in favor of securing new
buildings in New York. Boston and Plltsburg,
and of establishing a Sunday School paper IN
New York. Rev Robinson Scott, delegate
from the Irish Convention to"k his leave
As the result Of the effort in beha!t Of the Me-
:hodiSr Church in Ireland he stated that the
expenses If the Irish delegates had been paid,
and S3S, 0G9 in cash transmitted to Ireland,
with $50 600 in subscriptions still unpaid,
while lands valued at - 900 had been gwen.
4 complimentary resolution to Mr.. Scott
was adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

ALBEMARLE CouSTY.--W j. Merrill,
convicted at Charlottesville, va, Of killing
j. W. File, has been sentenced to three years
in the penitentiary. Dahney Gauiding and
Morris. for unlawful shooting, we're scnten-
ced to one year each in the penitentary
The Aldermen voted $3.50 towards the cree
ton of an armorY. The Disciples are about
building new church, for which $4,000 has
been subscribed The old Methodist Church
has been sold To VIM. Payne. A clothier in
in Charlottesville has received an order from
Little Rock, Arkansas, for sixty suits Of
clothes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
DIED.

In Washington, on the morning of the 2sth Of
May, ELLEN B., wife of David III. Bevans and
daughter of the late Thomas Hunter.
In Baltimore, on Saturday. 26th instant, of
consumption, JOHN J. BOCOCK, formerly Of
Westm0reland County. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

ERRArA-The first sentence in an editorial ar
ice, in yesterdays Gazette, was Incorrectly prin-
ted. Il :hould have read thus The leading
Southern papers repudiatc the address issued by
certain leading Democratic Southern members Of
Congress- and are for holding the .,ichsuord Con-
venton. unless subsequent events should render 1t
unnecessary" BE.
In the Local Item relative TO the sermon Of
Bishop Early it SHOULD have read that he preach
ed in the VI. +. Church, South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

Alexander Jones, esq, son of the late
Hon. John w. Jones died at the residence of
his brother, Jas. Jones, esq, in Chesterfield
county, on Saturday night, after Il protract-
ed illness. The deceased represented the
county of Chesterfield in the House of Del
egates several sessions, and at the time of
his death was the Senator from that Dis
trin IT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The contest for Mayor in Washington is
becoming very animated. There are three
candidates-Mr. Ber"ctt, the present incum-
bent, and Dr. Magruder, and Mr.. Richard
Wallach
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The Richmond Examiner says that "there
is strange and increasing 'perplexity pro-
duced by the movements Of all political par
ties in the United States"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

CoScKzss.-The Senate spent the major
portion of yesterday, in the discussion of
the Houmas Land Grant. The House of
Representatives, after debate, re-committed
the Pacific railroad bill to the select commit
tee on the subject
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

BALTIMORE OR RlCHMoND--THAT'S TIE
QUESTION this day two weeks the Sc
ceder's Convention will assemble in Rich
mond, and on this day three weeks the 9TH
er Convention will assemble i'll Baltimore
The great and momentous question now pre-
scented to the Virginia Democracy for their
decision, is-shall we send delegates to Bal
timore or to Richmond?-Rich. Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

TIE MILLER AND THE BoY.-The late
heavy de:alcatluns put a correspondent of a
contemporary in mind of the story Of the
Miller ami the Boy. 4 boy went to mill
with his srist, and while waiting for it. the
Miller, to have little iun with him, asked
him if he knew any thing. Says the boy,
Some things | know, and some don't
know" Well, what do you know" Il
know that Milers have fat hogs" "Well,
what don't you know" Il don't know
whose corn they are fattened on" Rich.
| Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The English papers comment upon the
Increase Of celibacy--an alarming increase"
they call it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

CURIOUS CASE.-ln the Common Pleas Of
Luzerne county, last week, a somewhat sin
gular case was tried The administrators of
the estate of Elisha Harris had offered his
effects at public sale. Among other things
was an uncouth block OF wood, supposed hy
some to be part of a cheese press, but the true
character and object Of which was nnknown.
David NJ. IIutmacher bid it off for fifteen
cents, and laid it out against the fence until
night, when he carried it home. Subsequent
ly he determined to crafty his curiosity, and
accordingly split the block open, when he
discovered a queer secret drawer opened by
the pressure of long rod, and containing
bonds notes, and other matters, besides about
s., 500 in gold and silver coin. 1t had long
been cnnjecturcd that money and other vaiu-
blcs were sccreted somwhcrc about the prem
Uses. In amicable suit WAS brought Tor the
recovery of the contents Of the Block to test
the question Of rightful ownership. Verdict
for the executors, 81. j00.-Fdiiod. Penn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

NEW YORK, May 2S.-The weekly bank state.
ments show increase of $1,000 in loans aud
decrease of 100000 in specie; 100000 in cir
cuation and 100000 in deposits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

Direct trade between Canada and Europe
has increased lately very much.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The Sultan of Turkey is said to be en-
couraging Jewish EN- grafton to Palestine.
The Jews are settling and purchasing pro-
nersy in and around Jerusalem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

RETURN OF ''FuGIrvE."-Charles NaIe,
fugitive slave whose rescue at Troy, on
the 9TH OF April, and subsequent purchase
from his owner, B. ". Hanebrongh, Of Ste
vcnsburgh, Va. arrived at Troy on Friday
f.om Canada, whittier he had fed after his
rescue. The Troy Arena says, Nalle is 81
years Of age, a bright mnia;to, and has a
wife and sig children residing in Penn>ylva-
MIA, where they were sent abont four years
aga, together with twenty-eignt other slaves.
after the death Of Col. John Thorn, of Gull
pepper county, Va, by whom they were man
united. Male spoke very fayorably of Mr..
Hansbrough's habitual kindness, and says
that he never knew him to strike one of his
slaves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

Cool AND QrIET--Eiection day was sig
naize4 by the usual number oftights, drunk,
en- men, c0mmt,aIs to Jail, &c. 1t was quite
busy day.
Two gentlemen took offence at each other
retired to selected spot, pulled of then
coats, one knocked the other down six times
ami then they walked of and took drink
together This was all done in a quiet way
there being but one perSoTpresent, and moi
five words passed between them.-Stanatol
Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
Fauquier County, Va, MY 3O-~2aw2m

ITO THE PATRONS OF THE SOUTHERN
L CHkUNlCiE.-By an advertisement az the
editorial head Of the "Orangc Chronicle" publish
ed at Orange c. H., | am informed that the old
business Of the Southern Chronicle" formerly
published by Payne Stofcr, has been dissolved,
AMI that John S. Payne has been authorized to
settle up the matters of that concern. Now this
is 10 inform ali whom it May interest that l am
and have been half owner in the Southern
Chronicle and neyer Rave by power Of Attorney
or otherwise, authorized Alfred J. Stofer or John
5. Payne to settle up my business and have never
wished the said J. S. Payne to settle, or have
anything 10 do with my business arrang ements;
and al persons are hereby warned not to settle
with The said John s. Payne, save at their ow q
risk. 1t is ny intention to put my business in
the hands of a Lawyer for settlement as soon as
possible. ALONZO +. STOFER.
ApaachicQll, Florida, my sO-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The next Presidential election takes place
November 6, 1860.