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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02
The Recent Tragedy.

me etctNDuiE IApItSo ~ yesterday luI
fishes the following additional particular.
the recent tragedy il Franklin County
which three persons we're killed IN tbc.,.
and others dangerously wounded.
The teud existing between the Witcher,.l
the Clement families is 81 long durai,..
some twelve months or more and grey ...
Of the marriage Of Mr. James Clement w
is the youngest Of tive brothers. Win NIL,
Victoria Smith, daughter u thc ar.. II.
Albert Smith, and q granddaughter " nm.
cent Witther, esq.
The parties are AL wealthy, ando ccugy
high social position in the respective co1r.
ties which they represent, tie Clement,
longing to Franklin and the Wilcher,
Pittsyiyania county.
The marriage between Mr. James CIen
cnt and Miss Victoria smith wa. .am,
nized about two year, ago las. fall, anlt.,
nuptiaIs were celebrated with sreaterL4l
For several months the welded BAR ,r,.,
together with nought but the most unaIIay
ed happiness. until Jealousy, reared hshor
front in the household II the happy cagr.
and ultimately placed such restriction, II 4
the young and cOu6dng wife a. u r.p8.-
her very existence a burden to0 ulolrrss..
to be borne.
She finally resolved d leave the roolofaar
husband, and removed d the residence "
her mother. Mrs Dr. Albert Smith. III rba
county Of Pittsylyania, where size uoW ~.
sides and by the advice II friends dur.r,
the fall Of 1859. instituted suit agalns. bs,
husband for divorce. Soon after tAein,tr.
ton u the suit, the parties met IL Sandy
Level Pittsylvauia county, ior TIE purgy,.
Of taking deposltions Here q charge wa.
made by the husband, Mr. james Clemen,
which involved alike the honor 81 His gIf.
and that Of Mr. William Il Gilbert, yUgro
gentleman present, which was resented n
Mr.. Gilberton the spot Pistols were drawn
on both sides, and nur shots exchanged a.e
Of which took effect, iujurinS Mr. G4t..
and his brother, as well al ,w0 u the llesSs.
Clement, but none Of them seriously
This serious ARRAY u course greatly ia-
creased the il-leeling which haI teen eueea.
dered between tile parties. and the matter
finally became 50 much talked Ot, that ma..
II the citizens Of the twO counties were a
yolyed in the difficulty, each party having
Its warm and Jealous adhercuts.
Added to other causes which llai Is,
tranged the two families, some time since
Mr.. James Clement, tile husband by us
means obtained possession u ,prgbay
child. the only Issue ~ the marriage arl
placed ii with his own relatives lhr grand.
father, Capt. Witchrr, and large party #
friends, deemng tuis act au outrage, and Na.
lieying that the mother was THE proper cu.-
tadioD .E rba fpOIpr IH-DrFptr lYy 3r. Fr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

Messrs Ladd, Webster & Co., No. 500
Broadway, New York, write to US, that the
telegraphic despatch from Baltimore, OF the
18th ult., stating that the suit between Mr..
Singer and them, (relative to Sewing Ma
chimes was decided in favor Of plaintiff,
was incorrect. The verdict was in their
favor, on all the issues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

VIRGINIA LRGlsLATURE.-There was little
business of general interest transacted IN
the Legislature on Wednesday. In the Sen
ate, the House joint resolution for the ex-
tension of the session to March 18th. was
agreed to. The pay Of the .Adjutant Gener-
al was fixed at 81 500 per year.
The House of Delegates at its night SEES
sion passed the Pan Handle railroad BILL
Also bill to bridge the Ohio River, at
Steubenyille
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

distinguish It's prominent features BY art
fuI appeals to popular prejudice, by loud
professions Of love for the people, this diyi-
sion succeeded to power, and inaugurated
an era IN which the executive department
stretched its powers to unheard Of extents.
Then was begun that fatal resort Of pur
| chasing support with the emuluments ot
Office and the proclamation went forth that
80 the yictors belong the spoils"
The other division took the name Of Wing;
name in British history significant Of OPP
position to kingly power, and in this coun-
try illustrated in our annals by patriotic de-
voton to the cause Of liberty. True to the
antocedents u the great Republican party;
pursuing its high purposes, the Wings cast
themselves in opposition 70 Democratic cX-
cesses and invoked the public judgement
upon the disastrous, tendencies 1t federal
affairs. Although the dominant party eN-
perienced some dcfcctioIS from It's ranks,
the iron rule Of party held stern sway; but
IN the hands IL Mr. Van Buren, the sceptre
was held ~ feeble grasp The mlsrule,
the extrayagancicS the work, the corrupuons
of the administration, were more than the
I positions Of the Democracy could withstand,
and for time the people were rallied - the
rescue IN the North, the great States ot
New York, Ohio and Massachusetts, and in
tile South the States of Kentucky, Ten.
nessce and North Carolina, were IN the
ranks Of the Wings, while IN Georgia.
Florida, Louisiana and Virginia and some
81 the other States, tEc contest for the supre-
macy was sharp amt doubtful.
\ The great questions of Executive power,
4 Con trrrssiongI responsibility economy re
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

We learn from the Charlestown Free Press
that petitions are in circulation for sigma
lures, for the Communication of the punishment
of Stevens and Hazlett, who are to be hung
on the 10th of March
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The New York Commercial says that a
robbery of jewelry lin bond was committed
some days ago at the U. S. Public Stores,
in New York. Some of the Detective Police
have had the mattssunder investigation,
and have kept the circumstance profound
secret. 1t is said that the robbers are par
ties in the employ of contractors under the
Government, and one or more arrests have
been made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

Rev. DR.. King, Missionary to Greece,
writes to the American Board, under date
at Athens, December Goth, that, believing
the years of his pilgrimage on the earth TO
be nearly numbered, he has been laboring
10 finish the work which has been given him
to do. In addition to his regular service i'll
Greek, he has been occupied in printing five
volumes of his own writings, one IN French,
and four in modern Greek. He has sold
large numbers of the New Testament and
Ten Commandments in modern Greek, and
has in press new edition of Bakers Saints
Rest. in the same language.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02
yuBLIsHEp DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
- EDGAR sN0WDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH ., 1860.

CoSGREss.-The Senate, yesterday, passed
several unimportant measures, and occupied
the greater portion of its session in a discus
sion upon bill authorizing the sale of the
arms Of the United States, and placing the
National Armories under military control.
The House postponed until to-day, the cleo
ton Of Printer, and transacted other busi-
ness, which will be found in our abstract of
the proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The Washington States says: "The North
west Democracy presents, for the first time
in the whole history of the country, an un-
broken column in favor of one man. No
candidate ever before received. in Demo-
c.atic convention. the united vote Of the
Northwest. 1t now casts sixty-six votes in
favor of Stephen A. Douglas"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The Jacksonville (Tazewell Coy Advo.
cate, staunch Democratic Journal, is very
severe upon the late Democratic Convention.
1t thinks such doings as were enacted in
that body, will do no good to the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02
Baltimore Annual Conference N. E, Church.

WINCHESTER, Va, Feb. 29.-The Annual
Conference ofthe Methodist Episcopal Church
commences in this town this morning at nine
O'Clock, and the crowd is great. The num-
Der Of ministers already present is about one
hundred and fifty, and considerable addition
is expected to-day, so that but few Of the cir
cults or stations will be unrepraSented, This
is accounted for by the fact thai not only i
the place Of meeting near the centre Of the
Conference, and OF very easy access, but also
for the reason that the last Conference, which
was held in the town of Lewisburg, Va, was
SHINY attended.
Themeeting of the Conference, it is thought
will be short one, and many think the pro-
eeedpgs will not occupy more than week
The moet important business to be brought
before the body will be the election Of dele
gates to the General Conference, for which
position a number of persons are already
mentioned in outside circles. amongst them
Messrs Norval Wilson, Martin, Griffith Egg
gleston, Edwards Brown, Morgan, and 9TH
ers. With the exception of this selection of
delegates, the proceedings will be confined
to ordinary Conference business, there being
nothing in the shape of appeals or trials.
dish FISH =
~nn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The Washington Star says, speaking OF
the strike among the Shoemakers in Mas
sachusetts THE fact that nearly half the
usual Southern demand for Massachusetts
boots and shoes has fallen off, must operate
to defeat its success. as with so great cur
tailment of the usual demand, the employ
ers know we'll that they must economise at
every point to save themselves from bank
ruptcy; and that, for a long time to come,
they will require but half as many hands
as heretofore. Abolitionism in bringing
about the less Southern demand for Yankee
boots and shoes. has strengthened the hands
Of the employers, immeasurably and IN that
way is working its legitimate results upon
the New England millions"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The steamer George Weems, on her last
trip from the Pautuxent River TO Baltimore,
had rough time of it:-got agronnd-fan
into Fort Carroll-man overheard, bat not
drowned-and an alarm of fire. This was
enough for one trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press who writes over the sig
nature of Occasional, thus mysteriously
alludes to the shadow Of coming events in
Mexico:-"Do not be at all astonished If,
within few days, the whole country is agi-
tated by such demonstration upon Mexico,
as will present new and exciting issues to
the people. The pear is almost ripe, and, l
have no doubt, in short time will fall into
our lan"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The Washington States says that "there
is no body Of men better organized. or more
determined, than the Virginia Opposition.
The fact is Goggin showed them, but lit
tie while ago, what they could do, if they
would only work with will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The New York Courier and Enquirer lays
down the platform" of the Republican"
party-two "planks" Of which are: "Oppo-
sition to Slavery extension-and Slavery a
local, not a national institution" If it is Il
local Institution, why eternally bring the
subject into national politics?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

Hon. George W. Rowlcs has declined the
appointment of United States Treasurer,
rendered him by President Buchanan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

Aay~ In the letter from Richmond, pub
lished yesterday, the word Frostburg was
printed, instead of Strasburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02
Reneontre with a COmanOhe.

4 correspondent u the National Intelli-
gcuccr relates the following incident rs hay
H. occurred some time 400 IL Texas, be-
tween yonng Lieutenant 81 cavalry and a
ComaucIie Indian.
Il non tie evening that arrived from
\ uariv III men came IN and reported having
seen upon 4 ncighburine creek, where they
were hunting, party If Comanches THE
ipr,est and widest tribe( driving herd Of
animals which they had evidently stolen from
some IF tile settlers.
Cant, - ordered me to take party Of
men ami pursue aud attack them. saddled
up that uight. and. riding an night, at day
bronx w., 81 tbe reunited Mace. Finding
t6e,r trail pushed ia and followed ii rap
idlyall day untiI II became too dark too see
NM Innoar whom encamned for the NIGHT
LaIipg hean sixteen hour, IL the saddle and
~;d,Ia, ,Lonr. .ivfv miles
at daybreak next mornm. / was again
upon tae trail. and about III a. NJ saw two
Indian, driyino opirklv before them 4 herd
AZ .,,nn t,yartTn MA animals halted nv
,,.t.o.o ..,lir,tla...., AMI o,.larad
Ill.," '''tl o",a i, H. ovt.o ar,;oIe &c
,..M',bt man taliua ! r,.t oaIIon was within
I'. 1T N M, Ioe,.o ~
49,; a,,,,,,o,,I a,l'ar,
se,,, man ,h@n Ill '''''''''''''
cone t,r.v himself from hi horse and
r,n r,r som. woods close by but was soon
.;I,.d nv .ap, M tha mon. thn other mount
"a on fIser horse. pra.sod him If his tonmosr
! ...al arr,.s m urair;n .b,utino and veil
HI, bi- u,,, h.,or, II. h. ram Caliing 10 the
men NJ .MIunc-l,,-ha out, but he reached
Il IN adi ..ni,,u wood, uuharmel by the bullets
.l,t tyhi.,Iel attrr Nm
,.I.,;,,,, th,,s .Io.r .i,,ht ~ ~ Indian
u,s ,yI;,e3 m t,,lI,,y hi. horses track which
lnI ~ Nm, \ nrroher nf hiIIs sanaratcd IL
dean AMI crooked ravine.. covered with i
.,se rr.wth of cedar. D;smounting, the
Indian haI concealed his PONY In one of
rbe,a rayina. ami artemotcd I'd make his -
cane on foot. Sad dismounted and followed
M mnrrasir track and finally came "a i 1T
til nrer;nira down which saw liz red
hlonkrr which rs had dronned Chamber
iuo down that. picked upand examined lis
hIgukcr Nh rhen within Tx feet II him
ami aid not know il. Seeing where he had
jumped down another little descent ~
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Ir.l.l,, ,.,.,r,. 4, h;, ,,r ~ sbor,,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

The Staunton Spectator says: "The true
policy of all editors who desire to promote
the responsibility and usefulness of the press,
il to abstain as far as possible from contro-
yersies. Every editor can maintain his own
cause without rife with his neighbors, and
we feel sure that thiscourse is most agreea-
bic to all readers of intelligence and good
taste. There is class of readers who re-
fish newspaper controversy for the excite,
ment which it affords, and the more personal
and yirulent it becomes, the more they like
it; but they would take the same delight IN
a cock fight, and no man Of proper selt-res-
pect will deliberately enter the pit to afford
entertainment to such people
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

DISH FISH =
Il 700 bbls. prime Eastern Herring, to arrive,
and for sale by NJ. ELDRlDGE CO,
feb % No. 6, South Wharyss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-02

Mr.. SEwARp's SPEECH, in the Senate, on
Wednesday, was, we presume, and as the
Republicans, we suppose, will admit, the
authorized declaration of the opinions of the
party for which he spoke. On the general
character of the speech, and Of the argu-
ments used, we do not, at this time, intend
to comment. But we wish to hold him, and
his party, to the deaials he made. See the
abstract of the speech published in yester-
DAYS Gazette. He denied the equality OF
the negro with the white man, under our
government: and he denied that John
Browns foray was to be excused or defend
ed. Hon. Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois,
made, few days ago, a speech to the IKE
publicans' in New York, in which he de
MED, alphabetically, that the Republicans"
approve of the principles of John Brown,
or the course he pursued" Now, whatever
we may think of the sincerity of these de-
malls, or Of their adoption by the mass OF
the party for whom they were made, and
however facts may seem to contradict them,
we repeat, that we wish to hold the authors
Of them responsible for their FORMULATION.
Not so much on account of present circum-
stances, as in view of the future. They
have voluntarily made disclaimers and avow-
ais. Let us see how, hereafter, they stand
up to their own declarations, and maintain
their own positions. 1t may be important
to know, if they intend to be as progressive
on that subject, as they are on some others.
We have, in the South, nothing to ask of
their generosity, and nothing to fear from
their prejudices but we want to know ex-
actly where they stand now, and how they
intend to stand for the next four years, al
least, if their party should last so long.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1860-12-15
THE ASHES OF COLUMBUS.

A cathedral in Havana claims the honor of shell
tering the remans of navi gator. recent traveller
thus describes the place:
A mural tablet in the choir, which is a bust of
the illustrations Genoese alto relief, informs the
public hat all that is mortal Of him reposcs there
shat whilst he has left the he has discovered
to be the home of prosperous millions, he has made
q voyage to still more distant land from which
no traveller returns. One Of the off .ers, who had
an eve on business, during the service, presented
me with Il card, telling the story OF the hcsira Of
these illustrious bones. Though Columbus died at
V,lladod, in Spain, his remains were not permitted
to remain They were first transported to Car
thusian monastery, at Seville next they were re-
we'd the seas to ST Domingo, and finally
they disnterred and brought to ilavana.-
Here in the Antilles, with which the discovery has
rendered his immortal and has infinite
con, it is fitting that his dust should rcpose,
The land which his heroi>m revealed to astonish-
cd and admirng world, may well afford him place
to sleep his long sleep
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1860-12-15

POWER AND VALUE OF CHARACTER

We aude, of course, to good character. Though
poor In everything else, and humble the humb-
lest, no man can show clear title a stainless
character, withou: commanding traer respect than
ever was pald to mere wealth talent. These of
course are means, Ii so used to cmbluzon rreproach
atie manho"d-to render the pure, the honest.
the nobe, all the more eminent, by widening their
circle OF action and influence; but the wise man. if
he were to choose of the three. would prefer
character before talent riches
If the judge has crowning attribute it is his in
flexible integrity; if the preacher has preemincnt
grace it is his perfect sincerity if the warrior has
claim higher than all others to fame it is foun-
ded ia his huma.ty-which, like Alcxaner's tenn
pers even the thu"d'rs OF victory with spirit Of
mercy-and o. all men, in whatever position or vo
cation it is true that superiority of character most
challenges confidence and admiration. The mon
arch takes lustrc from noble character that
shines all the jewels of his crown and will outlive
the record of all his pageant spcndors. The sta
tesman who reaches his goal free from the stain of
selfish appbitiopa is lonored and remcm-
berci, ike the Irst Arstidcs W Ieticr q .na.,,a
memory among men be brief or lasting. the measure
of it will be fragrant according to the measure Of
his character. Only the good absolutely great.
The Golfers of a CroesuS NAV embalm his name but
it will be ignobly; Denosthencs cannot bear
erect even suspicion of corruption the crlnne of
the great Bacon is suled all over by a single de-
ftction OF character. But what transcendent names
shine after the lapse of ages, from obscure ORR
gins and humble conditions names founded chef
y in pure und noble characters. \ poet has sai of
the good man,
He by the way-sdc lays his head
L pom stone and sleeps secure
Secure from the rcproaches of bis own conscience,
and secure in the esteem of his fellow How
ever it may be neglected. or however little We may
possess Of it, there is nothing pertaining to cur hu
naliity SO estimable enveo-nothing that viii
stand well at every bar of judgment. Talent
may be Il gift not vouchsaf.d 10 US, and the lack of
il therefore not chargcabic t. account. Riches
may eluie Us, and poverty still i,c Disgrace
But good character is within the reach of all, and
to lack this, is disgraccful poverty and personal
shame. Who wishes, iii humble or high condition,
to be altogether nvunelabie, must panoply himself
ith character like that Of the immortal cncvaler
" Without fear and without rcproach." Without
this and shield the of,iest genius, and the
and the rustea sword. Perfect character is the
premcst attainment possible to man"
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1860-12-15
ERRANT. WILSON 4 BRO.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS
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nature. 49,
The Journsl of Medical Reform, containing " Al
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(Bos l4,,r Williamsburg. New York
November 18th, lS6o-ly.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1860-12-15

The sea is the largest cemetery, and Its sumbecers
s,een without monument. All grave ards in o,her
lands show some symbol of distinction between the
great and the small the rich and the poor but IN that
ocean cemetery, the king. the clown the prince and
the peasant are alike 0Ddlstlngulshed
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1860-12-15
Nj S c ELI ANEOUS
CARRIAGE FACTORY.
A. A. MkETHAN

4. Il. III II Ell HAN
+ EEPS constantly on hand Il large assortment of
IA Vehicles of every description. which are well
faithfully made and finished in the LIGHTEsT ana
>EArEsr styles His facilities for doing carriage
work are GREAfER than ANY ESTABLISHMENT SOCTI
which enables him sell his work the most favor.
bale terms.
Nov. I3. 1858. II