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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24
The Merchants Tax.

At meeting Of the merchants and citizens
Of Petersburg On Monday, memorial VA,
adopted il which the petitioners submitted
the following statement showing the compur-
alive amount Of Tax On Licenses paid Ill Bal
timore and in Virginia under tie present
tax, and the proposed tax, estimating the
sales at FIVE times the capital employed:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

The news from Mexico is earnestly dis
cussed, and a difference of opinion exists as
to the propriety of capturing the two steam
ers. Ion, the Washington correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun says that the President
will not probably reply at present to the
resolution adopted by the Senate, calling
for the instructions of the government to the
naval force of the United States in the Gulf
of Mexico, and information respecting the
capture of the Miramon steamers, &c. No
instructions had been given for some weeks,
and there had been no opportunity to send
any. But instructions were given to Mr..
McLane, when he sailed few days ago.
As to the capture of the steamers, the gov
eminent has not yet received all the partic-
ulars, but the dispatches, with the necessary
information, are on the way from New Or
leans, and the Preble, expected daily, will
bring additional information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

The Anniversary Celebration of the JEFF
ferson Society Of the University of Virginia
is to be held on the 18th instant Reader,
Mr.. Falligant, of Savannah, Ga; Orator,
Mr. Camm Patterson. of Buckingham, Viz
ginta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

IMPORTANT FROM MExIco.-The news from
Mexico, which will be found under our telo-
graphic head, is highly important Mira
mon bombarded Vera Cruz on the 18th, but
caused very little damage to that city. \
flag of truce was sent to Juarez, which was
accepted, and resulted in suspension Of
hostilities. Subsequently, 1t was reported
that Miramon had abandoned the seige, de-
serted his army, and taken refuge on board
a French vessel of war. The city Of Mexico
had pronounced against Miramon, and his
army was deserving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

DARA6OLS AND uMBRELLAS.-Just re-
Il ceiyed beautiful assortment of PARAsuLg
and SHADES; also Ladies aud Geutleaen's silk
md bingham UMBRELLAS, 70 which We invite
attention. 9. x. WILMER 4 BROS.
NH "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.-OnI Thursday the
Senate passed. by vote of % ayes, to 10
noes, the bill for the relief of the James
River and Kanawha Canal. During the dis
cussion of this bill, the Hall was crowded to
excess by the friends of the measure, and
every honorable appliance used in order to
get Senator'S to vote for it. The roll was
called three times, in order to give absentees
an opportunity to vote, and for some time it
hung at p ayes; but Senator, yielded, and
gave the bill the bare constitutional MAORI
ty, which created considerable enthusiasm.
A large number of local bills were passed
In the House of Delegates motion to in
definitely postpone the House bill concern
ing the repeal of the Redemption Law, as
amended in the Senate, was defeated, and a
Committee of Conference was asked for and
granted, in order to get the Senate to recede
from its amendments. A great many bills
of local character, were also passed by the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

1t is proper to state, a We are requested u
do, that in the statement Of amounts paid
for service to the military companies order
ed TO Charlestown, during the John Brown
excitement the amount paid to Capt. ASH
BY's MOUNTAIN RANGERS, includes also, the
communication of RationS which Captain A.
assumed the payment Of to parties in Char
lestown who furnished his men with provi-
sions; and in making off his pay roll conse-
quently, this item was, as we have said, in
cluded. Without this explanation it might
appear that the Rangers received more than
they were justly entitled to-whch i not
the fact Capt. Ashby's company was the
only one which pursued the plan above sta
ted, and therefore the necessity Of this brief
notice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

On the 18th, the sloop f. A. Johnson
Captain George Burr, of Islip, Long Island
sailed from New York, bound for Deep Greek,
Va, for load of oysters. On Wednesday,
however, she was found adriGt near the east
bank of the Lower Bay, Long Island in a
crippled condition, by the schooner Tee
graph. On boarding her there was found
on every part of her decks, and in the cabin,
the painest proofs that murderous ARRAY
had taken place on board. 1t is supposed
that the captain and two hands were muir
dered. The captain is supposed to have had
about $1,000 with him, with which to pur-
chase cargo of oysters, and to obtain this
money the bloody deed was perpetrated
The police of New York are on the alert to
ascertain further particulars. In addition
to Capt. Burr, there were on board the slooP
when she sailed, Nathaniel Clock, mate, and
two boys, named Smith Watts and Oliver
Watts. Captain B. was 81 years old, and
leaves wife and FIVE children. The Cour-
Ter is of opinion that the deed was perpe-
trated by river pirates, who, frightened from
the East and North rivers by the harbor pc
lice, have taken refuge on Long and Staten
Islands. These villains had probably gone
on board the sloop at night, surprised the
crew 10 the cabin, and murdered the whole
Of them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

The remonstrauces Of the large majority
of the merchants Of the State, sent in to the
Legislature, and the many strong facts and
solid arguments urged BY them, in opposi-
ton to the proposed tax, at this time, Of one
per cent upon al sales Of goods not directly
imported, or manufactured in the State, will,
it is said, be duly considered in the Senate,
where the tax bill is now pending, and
may induce an alteration in the tax bill, or
q modification Of the proposed measure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

SUGAR AND MOLASSLS
- 10 hhds Cuba and New Orleans sugar
10 bbls. New Orlean, Molas>os, .or sa.. II
NIB 81 WHEAT y DIV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

The Philadelphia Ledger discourses about
the ''sick man"-Mexico, -and comes to the
conclusion, that as he cannot be cured-he
will certainly be killed. To drop metaphor,
it argues that there is ''too much wealth in
Mexico Tor that country-weak and distrac-
ted as it is-to be let alone"-that where the
carcass is, the eagles will gather and that it
must soon be Overrun and taken possession
Of by those who are stronger and better able
to govern the land. than those who now
possess it. This may be the inevitable des-
tiny" of that country--we do not say 1t will
not be-but We do not approve Of any doc
trine which encourages Us, as a nation to
look with favor upon the idea of taking
ddrantdge of the misfortunes or weakness Of
our neighbors. We prefer that oar Eagle
should not be a bird of prey. At the
same time, we admit that as things are 60
ing on, we do not know but what -Nerico
might be greatly benefited by the interpo-
sition of a powerful hand. The Ledger
says:-"If the treaty now before the Sen
ate be ratified, we shall as inevitably be
drawn and driven into Selling the govern
ment, as the British have been led, step by
step, to swallow up India. If we refuse,
General Houston may attempt the business
more directly, and probably with more blood
shed General Walker would be worst of
all. The obvious disadvantage in any inter
ference on the part of the United States
Government, would be, that we should be in
volved' IN very questionable and demorali-
zing business for our own citizens, and we,
having got the country, should not know
what TO do with it, The Ledger proposes
as the least objectionable way Of rendering
assistance to Mexico, to re-establish herself
as nation, that we might modify our neu-
trality laws 50 as TO permit any of our clti-
zens who chose Ia go into Mexico and help
to establish better and more durable adj
miuistration, or We might agree with Juarez
to establish sufficient force along the transit
routes, to secure safety and order, the Next
can government paying the expenses of the
maintenance of such troops" The whole
matter is involved in difficulty, and we hope
that the United States will consent TO moth
ing that is not honorable, and free from re-
proach
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

CONGRESS Senate and House of Rep
resentatives were engaged yesterday in the
consideration of bills on the private calen-
dar. Both houses adjourned until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

An Address to the Virginia Legislature
on behalf of the clerks employed in bust
ness houses, is published in the Petersburg
Intelligencer. 1t asks the Senate, whilst
considering the tax bill, and especially the
obnoxious one per cent measure, not to for
get the case of the clerks, who have for sew
eral years been suffering under heavy bur
den Of taxation, and who ought to have re-
lief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

The Maryland State Democratic Conyen-
ton is in session in Baltimore. This Con
vention is to choose two delegates at large
to the Charleston Conventions and to nomi-
nate State electors for President and Wee
President. Il. Louis Lowe, Of Frederick,
was elected President Of the Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

Letters from Italy state that a conspiracy
to assassinate Victor Emanuel, the King of
Sardinia, has been discovered; also, one to
destroy Garibaldi. Plots, and rumors Of
plots are rife through the land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

A nolle prosequi in the case Of George =,
Deneale, charged with running off negroes to
the South, has been entered in the Shenan-
doah County Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

DR.. McClenachan, the well-known maker
of truSses in Philadelphia, died suddenly on
Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-24

DUGLE, PLAIN and SILK BRAID H FL,
d NETTS. alsn material, for making iA' 'a-
u lmh "A RICHARDS, NO Ang'"''
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SO. ALMANAC.

]. PEDE MARSHALL Secretary.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-27
NOTICE.

THE subscriber has again taken his Old Stand,
I No 50 Main street, formerly occupied by L
Smith, and more recently by H v Moore &
Co, where he would be happy to see his old
friends and customers, and all epicures Of the
weed. Satisfaction will always be given, as he
is determined to sell for prices beyond compe-
tition.
To keepers of Groceries, Restaurants, and
small dealers, would state that shallkeep
constantly on hand large lot of Chewing To.
bacco of all brands and all prices, which will
sell at a very low figure, wholesale or retail.
s Lawes' Twist Chewing Tobacco, first
rate article. am selling the best Killicki
nick Lynchburg Smoking Tobacco at 25 cts per
pound retail, and at wholesale at very low
figure.
Meerschaum Pipes and Mouth Pieces, or CT.
gar Smokers, Fancy and Powhatan Pipes, Gil
gar Cases, Snuff Boxes. Fine Cut Chewing To;
Reed Top Pipe Stems, &c, &c. Also, all grades
of Cigars at all prices, from the best imported
Havana to German, including my own manu-
facture, of which have a large stock on hand,
and am constantly making to order.
A RUNALDUE,
NH 2 Sign of the Eagle, Main street.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-27

THE MARRYING SEASON IN IRELAND. - From
New Years day to the commencement of
Lent is the great marrying season in many
parts of Ireland. A late Irish journal
says: ...
The s'Irish marrying season" has been, this
year, more than usually successful, much to
the advantage of the clergy, the benefit of
grocers, butchers, bakers, &c, and the de.
iectation Of wedding goers. The middle
classes particularly, made a tirst-rate turn
out of it, and seldom within the same space
of time have so many of their number fallen
willing victims to the artful wiles of Cupid
as during the last month. Lotharios, too,
have been most liberal in the payment of the
marriage fees, and many "good Father
buttoned. ibis pocket upon 20l or 800 note, at-
ter performing the ceremony, as reward OF
his kind service. so.
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A Brilliant Gallery,

wv HO is not fond of pretty Pictures Such
the magnificent Gallery of BURWELL Il
HOLIDAY, No. Ia, Main street in this city :,
where beautiful, striking and accurate speci-
mems Of every variety of AMBROTYPES,
be seen, as perfectly gotten up as it is possible
to conceive, and at any price from FIFTY cents
upward. Let every reader take the hint, "to
secure the shadow ere the substance fades"
A special attraction will be found in the
large and exquisite collection of OVAL GILT
F n E s-a new and most elegant style of
mounting Portraits, which we have just re-
ceived. This is the new feature of the day,
and well worthy the attention. of the lovers Of
the beautiful.
Recollect, that we challenge any establish
ment to get up Portraits richer in tone, more
accurate in deliniation, more durable, Oh FOR
LESS MONEY.
no 10 BURWELL Il HOLIDAY.
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TREMENDOUS STOCK OF
ALL AND WINTER CLOTHING!

FALL AND WlNIEh CLOVk4lNG!
A LII OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURE
"A No humbug about it.-Everything bound
to be as Representatives, we are about to enter
the sixth year of 10 ur residence in this city, we
feel it but due to kind and generous public,
to thank them for the very liberal support and
encouragement they have so kindly extended
to us, and at the same time to inform them
that we are now ready to offer them the largest
stock of Mems, Youths and Boys CLOTHING
that has ever been brought to our good old city
since its existence, which in make, style and
beauty, will compare favorable with any other
similar establishment in this country, and as
to prices an examination will convince any one
at glance that we are above competition.
We take particular pride in calling the atten.
ton of our lady patrons to our splendid stock
of Youths and Boys Clothing
Farmers and Planters can be supplied with
any quantity of:SERVANTS' CLOTHING, and
are there by enabled to save both time and
money.
Country Merchants and Dealers generally,
will find it to their interest to call us before
going North or purchasing elsewhere, as we
are able and quite willing to compare our prices
with any Northern wholesale house.
New goods received every day during the
season. Also, Clothing made to order and war
ranted to fit. A SELDNER q Co.
sci 81 Main street, Norfolk, Va.
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TUESDAY EVENING MARCH n, 1860

NORFOLK MADE BOOTS AND SHOES.
JAIL at "a, South Church street and have
" your Boots and Shoes made to order. A
good workman can find constant employment
by applying at the above place.
G. A. DAVIS,
ia9 Boot and Shoe Manufacturer
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n. BOTTIm ORE,

z IT e a U . . y y :
4 have in store a large Stock OF Ladies, Gen
4 tiemen, Misses ana Children BOOTS and
SHOES of all kinds qualities and styles which
viii sell at the very lowest prices. Inc
pul,lic are requested to examine these goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
r. BOTTIMORE,
NO 49, e. Side Market Square,
te Sign Big Yellow Boot.
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WARRINGTON POINT DYEiNG a;S-
TARE.YSEsMEEV.

,t'FICE-ConNRn MAIN AND FENcHuEoH Sis
AVJNG every apparatus requisite, and the
sAartistic skill Of the German, French and Al.
American. am now prepared (knowing the
cleansing, dyeing and reiinishing Ladies and
,ieiltlemen's apparel, Silk, Satin and Canton
Grape Shawls, Cotton, Woosted, &C. &C. My
motto is Excelsior, and intend to stand unri-
ynlsd solicit che continued custom OF the
community. ~ , ,,rx,o,,
Il ~ III V
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-03-27
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

rIlHE Furniture and Undertaking business,
L heretofore conducted by me. viii hereafter
be conducted under the title OF TOIPK1NS o.
ROBINSON, Mr. John X Robinson having been
admitted into half interest with me.
JOHN J TOMPKINS.
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CHANGE OF HOUR
laa Ggl.iyas
NORFOLK AND PEYERSBURG

NORFOLK AND PEYERsBURS
r Al L R 0 A ID
4 NsA We Norfolk at. ..s...''s''''l -..'LS ~
1 A Reach Petersburg at........ss.s.3,4O +. NJ
Leave Petersburg, ..'.''..''.'''' Ky a. IA IA
Reach Norfolk, ..........'. ...".:..;-iI a, Au'
50S- The foregoing is daily schedWo,-Sun-
daVs excepted-and connects closely with the
RICHMOND TRAINS,
TO and from Richmond, also with the trains OF
the South Side Road as heretofore.
Passengers from Richmond leave at 4.3o A.
M. and breakfast il, Petersburg.
no TO 30 into effect from and after this day.
WILLIAM MALONE,
po1l Engineer and Sup't.
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PRICE ONE CENI

H. M. HARRIS, H. ALLATT.
Late of Lynchburg, Late with Burruss 81 Bro
HI. Nj. HARRIS ~ CO..
MANUFACTURERS OF SEGARS AND
TOBACCO, AND GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
OANOKE ARE. NO. 8.
WE have on hand on consignment, large
W stock of all rades of Chewing Tobacco.
A new lot of the far famed Hyens Club Smo.
king Tobacco.
FL Sol,
FL Cuba de Orion,
Light Guard,
Ell Commerce.,
Paul Morphy,
Ell Mundo Nuevo and numerous others.
so barrels Cider Vinegar,
70 Il chests, 20 and 10 Ib caddies of Green
and Black Teas, of very superior quality.
All of which we offer at very low rates.
NH II M HARRIS y co.
NEW STEAMSHIP AINE,
BETWEEN BOSTON, NORFOLK, Pc
TERSBURG AND RICHMOND, d.
RECT.
CONNECTING WITH 1.-THE RAILROADS FROM THE
ABOVE NAMED PoRTs-RUNNING SOUTH AND
WEST.
cf-Axwa THE Steamship CITY OF
M1EaW4g NEW YORK, Capt BoGGs,
ZEl&IHE1S1H@ will leave the end of Long
@@zZ.n Wharf Boston, for Norfolk
and City Point, on WEDNESDAY next 9Th in
slant at O'Clock, P. M.
Freight for Richmond forwarded by the
Lighters of the Richmond Tow Boat Company,
at through rates of freight.
Returning, viii leave City Point for Boston,
via Norfolk, ON THURSDAY, the 18th inst,
at O'Clock, P: M, and Norfolk on FRIDAY.
Freight per Railroad received and forwarded
free of commission
For passage or freight, apply to
PHINEAS SPRAGUE & CO,
1870 Central street, lower end
State street Block, Boston.
M SMITH 4 BRO,
NH Town Point Norfolk.
ESOR Coughs, Colds and Consumption,..use
Il Wistar's Syrup of Wild Cherry. Genuine
to be found at L W WEBB'S,
mh5 No IS Main street.
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Business Cards.
10 YOuNG MEN.

TO YOUNG MEN.
YOUNG MEN DESIRING TO OBTAIN
THOROUGH PRACTICAL BUSINESS
EDUCATION IN THE SHORTEST
POSSIBLE TIME,
a ND AT THE LEAST expense, are now
"A Cat the beginning of another. year, offered
very advantage and facility at the NORFOLk
COMMERCIAL INSTITUTE, JCHNSON'S
HALL. The improvement OF students IN
penmanship and Book Keeping, always open
10 the inspection of visitors. Hours OF IN
,truction from in the morning to 10 at night
de 30.ly
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COAL, COAL, COAL.
, OOO BUSH. best quality Red and White
C:ooo Ash AC. Crate Coal, Egg size, now
discharging from Schr Banquet, and $50 bbls.
Ground and Calcined Plaster in store and mo-
mently expected per Schr Mott Bedell, for sale
low by Z GAMAGE,
mh6 South End CampbelPs Wharf
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New YORK IrEMs.-A letter from Ne,

New YORK ITEMs.-A letter from New
York, Saturday, has the following items :
The famous Bartet-0viedo (dismond)
wedding is causing fresh trouble in some OF
the newspaper offices. The father Of Mrs.
Oviedo (Lieut. Barlett) taking offence at a
recent article in the "Home Journal" went
to the Office of that paper this morning, and
demanded a personal apology of the editor,
which the editor refused to give. Thereupon
the Lieutenant left the sanctum in high
dudgeon, declaring that he would have i'm
mediate satisfaction. The latest rumor
from the seat of war is, that a hostile nea-
sure has been sent to the offending knight of
the quill.
In the U. S. Circuit Court, this afternoon
James S. Williams, convicted of stealing a
letter from the post office, containing draft
for $3,000,w sentenced to bard labor in the
State prison, t..SingSing, for the term of eight
years. The prisoner was much affected on
hearing his doom.
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TOMPKINS g. ROBINSON,

ItVOI-0f1V-'J
Successors to John j Iompkins.)
HAVING removed to their new Warehouse
Al No rs Main street, opposite L Berkley's
Dry Goods store, would state to the public that
they have now on hand very large and varied
which they offer for sale On exceedingly low
terms
UNDERTAKING ...
Promptly attended to in all its branches
Being Agent for Fisk's Patent Metallic Burial
Cases, we are now prepared to furnish them at
very reduced rates. Collins of every descrip.
ton constantly on hand. Having fine New
Hesrse which completes with the finest and
every facility appeitaining thereto, we can fur
nish and attend funerals in the very newest
style. TOMPKiNS g. ROBINSON,
New Furniture Warehouse,
No 26 Main street,
NH FACTORY No 50 Church st.
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THE DAY BOOK.

A LAMENrAT1oN FOR PICCoLoMINt.-Th To-
cal of the Cleveland Hreeld is heart-broken
over the marriage of Piccolomini. He
says:
Piccolomini has left public life, and we
shall never see her any more. Nevermere
see ner bound gaily upon the stage. Never
more see her jerk that darling little head of
hers. .Nevermore be tpelted with the Kisses
which didn't hurt much. Nevermere sit en- :
tranced, bewitched and bedeviled before her.
Nevermore drink in the melody, (which gush-
ed all silvery and sparkling and bell-like and
(begging Mrs. Gruhdy's pardon) cuss-like
from the mouth. Ryder DANES f. has her
photograph, and that is some consolation. -
The chair in which she sat at the Weddell is
being packed in down. The tumbler from
which she imbibed several sherry cobblers
has been laid carefully away. The porter
bottles she emptied while here are to be pre-
served. The man who fed her poodle is still
in the city and easy of access of gentlemen
of wealth and influence. All this is good,
but Piccolomini herself is gone. Sad, but
with out accustomed mag nanimity we adopt
the language Of stage fathers, and say:
"Bless ye, my children!'