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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-22
For the Week 1858. 1859. 1860
Dry Goods ........... s62,l4 $ls46,737 sI,7O2 345
General Merchandise ,942, S22 3,134,3l 1858 500
Total for the week 969 S4,9sl O54 Sc 800 S45
Previously reported 43,577,7l9 S9,2l3,1O7 s6576643
Since Jan. L.. sac. .2s2 6S5 s94194O7I ss2e37 A

The New Orleans Picdyalne of the 18th says:
The Exchange market has been very inactive since our
last and have not been apprized of any variation in
rates of either Foreign Domestic. The demand fol
classes continues unabated but the supply has
quite restricted and drawers exceedingly firm
previous figures which repeat follows Clear Ster
figure. Bills with Shipping Documents attached los kG
lOSk and 1OsA. Francs ST 10G5f134 per dollar Sixty
Day Bills on New York, &c, al and Y per cent dis
count. Sight az per cent premium
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

NEW YORK, May 2l-Cotton-sae of 500 bales to-day.
Flour heayysales Of IL 500 bbls State S. 1015 Is;
Ohio $Sso@6; W & Southern $5.s5G6 25 Wheat is heavy
sales u y sa bushels az decline q l@2 cts white
declined l@2 cssalea Of $4,000 bushels; mixed e097i
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The man, Albert Hicks, charged with the muir
der of the captain and crew of the sloop E. A.
johnson, and tried for murder on the bigh seas,
was on Saturday, at New York, convicted of the
latter offence. The penalty is death, and no at
tempt made to set up defence, there is no
doubt that the extreme penalty will be inflicted
Col. s. A. Hardee, of Florida, is forming cav
AIRY corps of one hundred men, whose services he
Gesgns rendering 10 the first Southern State that
shall secede from the Union, provided Florida
one, and there is no intelligence vet of an increase
| in the number.
Ihe steamship Adriatic, which arrived at New
York on Saturday, made one of the quickest trips
| on record, having accomplished the passage over
the Atlantic In nine days and seventeen hours,
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Increase 1860. $S1 SIT AZ
The earnings for March, 1860 1851 272S) greater
than those any single month before in the history
the road except April 1856 the earnings for which
s6O O00 The earnings for the first four months
of 1860 exceed those of the period in previous
year since the opening of the road to business.
From the Tribune of yesterday The imports from
abroad last week were heavier than those of the
responding week last year. the being in gener-
al merchandise not dry goods. OF sugar alone took
last week 81 lSs lS5 sSO4 5s1 of coffee very heavy
amount of ron steel and tin and large shipments
of glass, earthen ewery and watches Last week
exports. both of produce and bullion, less than
those of the corresponding week last year. but far
the former concerned, this may have been caused
some extent by the prevailing easterly winds.
We annex comparative statement of the imports OF
foreign Dry Goods and General Merchandise at New
York, for the week, and since January l, 1860
For the Week. 1858. 1889 1860
Dry Goods. s62lA Sl,s46,737 s1,7O2 S45
General Merchandise ,942, S22 3134,3l7 4653 SOC
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New York Bank Statement

New York Bank Statement.
NEW IoRK, May 2l.-The weekly statement of
our city Banks shows an increase of $685., 900 in
specie and 1868, 900 in deposits; and decrease of
81, ,244, 900 in oans and Sis 900 in circulation.
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LATEST NEWS
TELEGRAMS.
ARRIVAL OF THE ANGL0-SAXON.

ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROPE
QUEBEC, May 2l.-The steamer Anglo Saxon
from Liverpool via Queenstown on the 10th inst.
arrived here this afternoon. Her advices are one
day later.
The sales of Cotton at Liverpool on Wednesday
and Thursday amounted to Is, 600 bales, including
5000 bales to spectators and for export. The
market closed steady. Breadstuffs quiet
Prices are easier but quotations unchanged. Pro-
visions are dull. Produce market closed generally
unchanged.
The rate of discount at the Bank of England has
been reduced to 415-Consols 9514@9512. Money
was in fair supply, but there was no demand
Owing to the report of unfavorable news from
China, holders of tea were demanding an ad-
vance.
The London Times city article says: Yesterday
was settling day. Consols opened with great firm
ness but subsequently declined, although consid-
cradle amount of gold was taken at the Bank.
1t was considered certain that the rate of dis
count would be reduced q and perhaps l per cent.
Political considerations have exercised some in1u-
ence during the day, owing to the smallness of
the ministerial majority last night and the curren-
CIV of rumors that further opposition contem-
plated on the paper question.
PARIS, Thursday.-The WOniteur announces that
the Supreme Council of Commerce, appointed for
the execution of treaty with England, assembled
on Monday.
The Times has disparagng leader on the com
mercial treaty, and recommends the prohibition
of French paper unless the prohibtory duty on pa
per is removed.
SHIP NEws.-Arrved from Charleston, Coosa-
wattee, at Liverpool; from Savannah, Ann Gray
and Otaman at Liverpool; from Mobile, Cynosule,
at Liverpool.
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The Old School Presbyterian General As


ROCHESTER, May 19.-The Old School Presby
teriau General Assembly is in session here. Tn,
great debate on the system of Boards in the Churcl
was begun yesterday. Rev. DR.. B. NJ. Smi,l
spoke against the system; Rev. DR.. Spring defend
ed it. To-day it has been continued by Dr.. Thorn
well against, and Dr. Hodge in favor of. The vari
GUS committees at work, and the business fairly
under way. Three hundred and twenty member.
are enrolled.
The Boston Police and Recent Robberies.
BosroN, May 20.-The investigation of the al
legged robberies by members of the police was con
tinued before the Mayor until late hour on Satur
day night, when officers were held to answer
criminal prosecution, and three others were TEN
porarily suspended from duty. The charges EN-
brace petit larcenies only-the report that the ac
cused were engaged in the late robbery of Gran
Co. s silk store being unfounded
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WASHINGTON NEWS
m w ACHINWTUN NEWS.
POLITICS IN WAsHINGToN-THE MEXICAN TREATY-
m MISCELLANEOUS.

POLITICS IN WAsHINGToN-THE MEXICAN TREATY-
MISCELLANEOUS
The Republicans are getting into beroics over
thelr ucket already. They declare with much
eiNo Ihat III Is the best nomination which couId
t%o "'e o oeen maae: The Democrats are hunting ND
have diSnoI-o .. Lincoln while in Congress They
nave discovered that he stood on solid Wbir oround
with Clay and Corwin in onnosino tbn 49,.
war. Ihe Douglas men think the Chances of thar
iavorlte iavorably affected by Lncon's nomina-
ton, as they say no other Democrat no aot
with him for the vote of the Northwest TboroP 10
been rumor circulating about here for tbo iasf
twenty-tour hours, which is uncontradicted that
Douglas is willing that the June Convention shall
incorporate with the Cincinnati platform the Dred
Scott decision, if that will satisfy the South
Many who have heretofore opposed the nomination
OF Douglas, since the action at Chicago think he
ought to be pitted against Lincoln in the next cam
palgn Efforts are being made to unite the party at
Baltimore upon anew man aud moderate platform
Inc parties who have the matter in charge, and
are arranging the programme have not vet indica-
t.e Seu mho the proper man is.-The time for the
iSth "a vi the Mexican treaty expire on the
t-Eh Vi next month"; Therefore if it is net ratified
before that time it will fall to the ground Anoih
er effort, 1t Is understood, will he made in a Co.
DAYS, by Its friends in the Senate, to take II nm
with the hope of ratifying it. If the RennhIicons
succeed in adopting the amendments which thav
nave prepared, enough of them will cooperate with
the Democrats to secure two-thirds vote.--The
rrlnce de Joinvie, who is very quietly staying at
the National, though less liOniZed than the Japan
ese, receives much attention from General Cass,
who was once Minister at his fathers court and
others who made his acquaintance in former
years, either in Europe or during his previous
visit with the trigate La Belle Poule in ISL
The applications for the appointments to Guate-
maa and Honduras, which are now vacant, are
very numerous, notwithstanding the fact that
nearly all the Ministers sent there during the last
ten years have died there. The most prominent
person for the former position is DR.. Tucker of
New y GOrk.-The following appointments have
been confirmed by the Senate:-S. Higginson Con
sui at Pedang, Sumatra w. f. Moore, Marshal of
Nebraska Territory; A. Bowdein, Postmaster at
Grlfhn, and W. +. Groves, Postmaster at Marietta,
Georgia.
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Capture of a Slave,
From Havana

New York, May 2l.-The bark William. late of
this port has been captured off the Isle OF Pines by
the steamer Wyandotte, with $50 negroes on board.
She was taken to Key West.
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[ From the London Star, May 7

From the London Star, May Z.
MASSACRE OF MISSIONARY CREw.-Y esterday
the following letter was received by Captain Hal
stead, the Secretary of Lloyds, from their agent
at Falkland Islands, communicating the particulars
of the massacre of the crew of the PatagOniau mis-
sion brig Allen Gardiner:
STANLEY, Falkland Islands, March IA, 1860
Sir-I beg to inform you of the loss of the Pata-
gonian mission schooner Allen Gardiner. She sail
ed from this port the 18th October last, for Wool
va, Terra del Fuego, taking back several natives
who had previously been brought to these islands.
AS nothing was heard of them for three months,
the schooner Nancy, Captain Smyley, was charter
ed to go in search and at once proceeded to ooya
beagle Channel), where he found the schooner
Allen Gardiner in possession of the natives. One
of the crew Edward Cole) came off in a canoe
with the information that he was the only survivor
of the Allen Gardiner. MIR. Garland Phillips, the
catechst; Captain Fell, his brother, who acted as
mate, and five seameu, were all set upon immedi-
ately after prayers on the 9th of November, and all
murdered by the natives. Cole was the only per-
son left on board to cook dinner, and from the ship
saw the whole. He took the remaining boat and
oot to the woods where he remained many days
One of the tribe found him and took him to the
settlement The spared his life to tell the deplora-
Bile tale. They Nancy did not anchor, as she was
surrounded by the canoes. As soon as he got
Cole and entieed Jenny Button on board, he set
sail, and is now gone back with extra hands and
weapons, to recover the bodies, if possible of the
murdered persons, and get possession of the schoo
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-22

New ORLEANS, May 2l.-The steamer Cahawba
from Havana ON the 18th, has arrived. Sugar was
unchanged.
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The Boston Police and Recent Rnhherie
Another Mystery,

DErRoIr, May 19-The body of respectable ap-
p Young on the watch-pocket of his pants, was
taken from the river here to-day. The inquest is
adjourned till Monday, for the purpose of obtain
ing Information as to the identity of the body.
Meeting of National Democrats at New Or
leans.
CHARLESTON, May 2l.-The Courier special New
Orleans despatch reports an enthusiastic meeting
of National Democrats on Saturday night They
denounced the seceders and appointed delegates to
the State Convention. Mr.. Soule and others spoke
Accident on the FIOrids Railway
SAVANNAH, May 2l.-The Republican of this morn
ing gives an account of an accident on the Florida
Railway, on the 10th, killing G. l.. Bryant, Cashier
| OF the Bank of ST. Johns Stephen Martin, of Paat
| ka and brakesman. Several others were badly
| injured.
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POLITICAL.

PRESIDENTIAL EQUATIONS.
From Fcrneys philadelphia Press, Nay 2l.l
The States claimed by the Republicans are as
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MONTREAL, May 20.-There was quite
storm in this locality last night. .tH
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AFFECTING INCTDENT.-On the occasion of the re-
cent disaster to the steamer Il. f. Sass. the mate,
Mr.. II. c. Neal, whose wife and two children were
board, hastened to place the children in the life
boat and then turning to his wife, as he believed
placed her. also in safety, exclaiming, "Come on
Molly, we're safep' few moments afterwards he
found that that the woman whom he had saved was
not his wife, but Mrs. Loney, of New Orleans,
La, while his own partner had sunk with the rest
in the ill-tated steamer. Mr.. Neal, his wife and
child had, about two years since, made narrow
escape from the steamer Homer, which was sunk in
Red River
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Increase 1860 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s49, ,ss1 s
Totals Az, ,l27 3s 1866, ,8ocso 8s,2O2 % 1s7oes

EARNINGS from JdnUaTy 10 May IobU, COIndTtU VII
the same period of 1859:
1860 s472 127 3s 300 so $33 90 81 631
1852. 495 54l76 62 255, 223O 3S, ,213.76 17S9O 1858
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On Friday last terrible disaster occur red at
the railroad suspension bridge, now in course OF
erection on the Cumberland river at Clarksvile,
Tenn, by which nine men were precipitated a
distance OF sixtyfye feet into the water three OF
whom were drowned, and one so badly crushed
about the legs that he will probably die.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-22

D The Mount Holly (N. J.) Mirror says that "a leuu
had existed between WIN. Newman ana wilson %
Barnes, brothers in-aw, and on Sunday iast NeM- ,
man went to see his sister-Barnes wlie-When
Barnes seized gun and fired at Newman lodging
the contents in his legs and abdomen. Douots are
entertained of his recovery barnes "as as a. es'eu'
examined at Mt. Holly, and commltteu Ior trlal.
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From FAYAL.-A letter from our correspondent
under date OF April rs says: "Our Spring has been
of the most favorable we have had for many
years; succession of fine weather with reiresbino
showers in due season, which promises to the far,
mers favorable returns. trust we shall have an
abundant supply OF potatoes for the whalers.-
Ne,0 Bedford Mercury, Hay 10.
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Tho rreat ovster-bed discovery last summer, in
7 ~ lad Sonnd is said to be n complete failure;
the % oysters transplanted from it proving small and
tasteiess In their native condition, as taken from
the Sound, they are much too salt to be eaten and
thew nine and die in fresher water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-02
Alexandria. August |.
Com VI uSICaTE,

SoA VI MuNltaTED.
really think myself, that to saddle the
Corporation of Alexandria with the expenses
of the Agricultural Fair, to last two days in
the year. and which may or may not succeed,
is asking too much especially in tEe pre-
sent condition Of the City Treasury; and
" hen the taxes required to pay present ludebt-
euness, are heavy enough, without the addi-
ton Of single dollar. Make the proposed
Fair burden upon the tax payers-th poor
who will receive no benefit lS we'll AZ those
who may receive benefit and there will be
dissatisfaction and great complaint. The
energetic President 0l the Agricultural So
ciety--made strenuous efforts among the bu-
>iness men here. TO raise subscriptions. How
did he succeed! And will those who refused
to Go anything Tor themselves force the city
10 shoulder a new burden? the tax payers
and property holders, and $m"H mr!, to DO
Tor thcm--What they will not do for them
selves? Alexandria is killed up enough nj.
ready with its oxertions honorably To pay It's
debts---don't add "unoth.r feather to the
camers back The Fair should be gotten
up, and individuals should subscribe liberal
v Every citx rs who attends the meetn5 :
tnat is called should 'shell OUT EVERY speak
erS show that he is in earnest by at least !it-
iown tier hundreds and ;itties, then others
will subscribe their twcntcs and tens. But
d. the ia thing kiNG STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-02
Com MlSlCATED.

CoMMGNlCATED.
hope there are not many people in AL
exandril like the one that appeared in the
Gazette of this morning. If So the good old
town has milestone about her neck which
will sink her lower and lower in the COM
mercial world. desire not to BIZ caustic, but
to say word from my heart, for my home,
or or home, for hope "One of the people"
and all of the people feel as deeply interested
as do Persons acquainted with the loca-
ton of Alexandria, her shipping advantages,
and her railroads extending through the
most fertile portions of Virginia are sur
prised that she lies SO far behind her sister
cities Why is it, Alexandrians Does not
the communication of "One Of the People"
answer the question? Has anything of
public interest ever been proposed in our
city that has not been ut once opposed by
class. that some call ''Croakers?" Always
looking upon the dark side of the picture and
doing everything in their power to bring out
it's most hldcouS forms. There is scarcely
any Improvement that has not some objections,
but the advantages so Tar surpass them that
it is remarkably strange that some sensible.
men will magnify the former till the latter
are entirely obscured. Now as long as this
is the case, Alexandria can't go ou. She
hasn't any energy to spare, and unless it is
concentrated to the same end-all attempts
for the general good of our city must fail.
Then let us lay aside our prejudices and ll
petty interests, and work together with unity
and harmony. If the railroads have treated
Us badly crying will do no good, rather let it
inspire us with determination to grow
nightly, SO that we can take them with a
strong arm and say thus far thou shalt 20
and no farther"
might as we'll attempt to prove an AK
iom, as that an agricultural fair established
upon firm and liberal basis would greatly
benefit Alexandria. Ask Richmond, Peters
burg, Lynchburg, Winchester and Leesburg?
and all reply by the liberal contributions
they have made to establish and support
their tairs--which is the strongest argument
that could lie produced.
Then let us have one too which can only
be done by a united and liberal effort AL
are interested and it would be mean for us
to let our neighbors do everything, whether
we have faith or not---even If 1t proves a fail
ure, we should bear our portion of the expe-
rlment. Alexandrians, arouse yourselves,
listen no longer to "Croakers,' the skies are
Frightening. Don't you hear the sound of
the hammer and ring of the trowe, and
don't you see stately edifces rearing their
heads above their ancient neighbors Then
be OF good cheer, and have faith.
AN ADOPTED son.
Alexandria, August |.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-02

HEAD OFFICE FOX THE UNITED STafES,
No 81 South Third Street, Philadelphia.
ST ,29S 500 90
Paid up Capital aud Surplus. 2,l?l,lll "
SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.
rsNHIS old and responsible Company insurcs
/ against loss or damage by Fire, almost every
description of property. and offers TO Merchants
aud others desiring Insurance, the security of an
actual Capital o 6,29S sou, for the whole Of which,
and for any liabilities beyond, the Shareholders are
INDIvIpuALLy RESPONSIBLE, even TO the extent ot
their entire fortunes. The Shareholders number
about one thousand, and rs large portion OF
these persons Of great wealth, the most ample
provisions exist for meeting every possible claim
against the Company.
SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
III appointing an Agent for the United States,
the Company has empowered him "tu appear 10
tni accept any action or legal proceedings instI-
tutcd against by said Company, in the same
manner nS if the Company were Corporation or
Company established by the laws of the United
States or any Of the several States
PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF LOSSES TN
TIE UNITED STATES.
A SPECIAL PERMANENT FuHp HAS BEEN PLACED
At THE DISPOSAL OF THE AGESrAr PHILADELPHIA.
TO ENABLE HIN TO AnJrST AND PROMPTLY PAY ALI.
LOSSES. WITHOUT REFERENCE TO LoSDoS.
LIBERAL 10 THE INSURED.
The uniform course oi the Company mas always
been Il liberal one towards Policy Holders No just
claim has ever been disputed, and prompt pay
tneut of losses is :, standing rule. During the
past year. losses exceeding $4,000 were paid.
Losses paid a. the amount is ascertained.
ANNUAL INCOME.
The Income ot the Company is now about ST.
00U. COO increasing gradually each year, showing
that il hats the confidence ot the different contnu-
mites in which business is done.
RATE OF PREMIUM.
The Rate III Premium will be moderate, and IN
all eases will be based upon the character Of The
owner or occupant and the merits ot the risk.
The conditions OF Insurance arc Trained with the
greatest iberulily.
JAMES 7. CLOSE. 4 gent.
~" Office in Exchange Block. Oh King street
sep 2S-dly
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LOCAL. ITEMS.

\ DELIGHTFUL Excu RSIoN. The Moon.
light Excursion down the Potomac. on the
Steamer Thomas Colyer, last Tuesday
night, was participated in by large number
of ladies and gentlemen, and was, tall points,
a delightful affair. The nightwas one of the
most pleasant we have experienced this sum-
mer, the sky with scarcely a cloud, and the
midsummer moon never shone more bright
ly upon the sparkling waters of the beauti-
full Potomac. After proceeding some forty
miles down the river, the steamer returned,
and about midnight landed delighted COM
pany.
PASSENGER LIST of thes steamer Monti-
cello, Gager, which sailed from this port yes
terday afternoon, for New York Nathan
Rice, Mr.. Owens and daughter, }. l.. Heise,
Mrs. Samuel Alrich and child, DR.. Mackie
and lady, Mrs. French, two children and SER
yant, Mrs Alex Mahon and two children,
Thos Gill Mr. Edison, }. l.. Evelith, Eben
Evelith, F.. W. Iladden, Miss Van Ness, A.
W. Porter, Mr.. DE Camp. Miss DeCamp,
DR.. An;isell and lady, Mr.. Lemon. Miss
Lemon, Christopher Mcdonald, John w.
Beckley, Y. b. Brown, Mrs. p. A. Cole,
Miss Kemp, Alex. Parkins. editor Clarke
Journal Mrs. Capt. Gedney, two children
and servant, Miss f. Sherman, MIR. Colwell,
Fl. III. Rhodes.
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.TJa sALrrn0Gs AND poToMLC RIVER
TENDITGS.
INCREASED ACCOMMODATION.

INCREASED ACCOMMODATION.
:.ss THE "DlAIOND STATE, Capt.
=. ! ~ Jacob horwu will leave Alexandra,
on SATURDAY. ut ; o'clock, ?. NJ, and returning,
ill leave Baltimore. Oh Wednesday,. at o'clock,
?. NJ, or earlier ii loadet. aud IL surplus freight
Ill be taken ty the 81. Nicholas.
FIR The ''ST. NlCHoLAS. Captain
d.. 81. - Samuel Guy. will leave Washington
al t O'clock, aud Alexandria At : o'clock, A. NJ,
o. Saturday morning.. and returning will leave
Baltimore nn Wednesday, nj O'Clock. 7. NJ, and
viii call At the following landings 10 land aud
receive pas sen -er< aud freight Point Lookout
gort's, Bro.il's. aud Coad'S Wharvea, P'nes
Point. Stoue'S Wharf, Chappeu Point, Pope
Creek. and "ll the established upper landings "'
the M.,ryland Shore. and White Point. Matthias
Point and Bovd's Hole, on the Firngia Shore.
40 WHEAT Il BRO, Agents.