Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-15
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The News by the Niagara.

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morning Of the 9th, and penetrated to the
centre of the city with the tri.color in hand.
After desperate combat of six hours. du-
ring an active bombardment by sea and land,
the royal troops retreated to the palace ard
other public buildings.
There the combat was renewed, and the
palace was taken by the popnlace, and burnt.
The loss in killed and wounded is considera-
bic on both sides, but no figures are given.
Other towns in Sicily had risen.
On the LIST the bombardment of Palermo
by the Neapolitan fleet was continued, but
it was reported that the Government were
considering a proposition for its discontin-
ance. The Neapolitan troops were concen
trated in the castle, which Garibaldi attacked
on the 18th.
During the siege and assault, the English
admiral offered protection to the American
residents.
There was great agitation at the Court Of
signations on the Goth, and more liberal
Cabinet was expected to succeed them.
Garibaldi had already INSTITUTED impor-
tant administrative reforms at all the places
in his power.
ESGLASD-The English Parliament had
reassembled, and important documents rela-
tive to China had been submitted for It's con-
sideration, giving the particulars ofthe Eng
lish ultimatum, and the reply of the Chinese
government. The ultimatum demanded an
ample apology for the Peiho affair, the res
toration of the guns, Sc, lost on that occa-
sion, and ratification without delay Of the
treaty of Pekin The Chinese peremptorly
refused these propositions. thus dispelling all
hope of an amicable settlement.
Lord John Russell explained the nature of
the Russian propositions relative to the
Christians in Turkey, and said that Austria,
England, and Prussia dissented; but he
proposed that Turkey herself should insti-
tute an inquiry on the subject which the
propositions Immediately related to. He
said further that France was siding with
Russia in this matter.
Advices from Vienna say that the Aus
trian army in Italy will be assembled in the
fortresSes of "the quadrilateral.
1t was again asserted that the Russian
troops were concentrated on the frontiers of
Turkey.
ADDITIONAL FROM lTALY.-The Americans
at Marsaa sought refuge on the steam sloop-
of-war Iroquois. The people everywhere were
shouting Italy forever!" Victor Emanuel
forever!"
LATEST, VIA QUEENSTOWN Paris cor
respondence states that the capture of Paler-
mo has made deep impression on the peo-
pie Of Naples; nevertheless all remains
tranquil in the capital and on the main land.
The Great Eastern would start on the day
appointed. The number of berths engaged
was very small.
The Barrett and Blair Contested Election Case.
ST. LOUIS, June l3.--The indignation meet
ting of the democrats last night was very
large and spirited affair. Several thousand
persons were in attendance, and speeches
were made denouncing in strong terms the
action of Congress in depriving Mr. Barrett
of his seat by number of our most promi-
nent citizens from two stands.
Resolutions were unanimously passed char.
acterizing the decision of Congress in tho
contested election case as unsupported by
facts, at variance with ustice, tyrannical
and INSCRIPTIONS exercise of power in the
majority, IL contempt of the rights of the mi
nority, u reckless disregard of the rights of
the people of this district, and scornfully re-
polling the imputation that the election was
carried by fraud.
A resolution nominating Mr.. Barrett for
reelection to Congress WAS then read, and
received with tremendous cheers.
The republicans also held meeting in
ratification of the action of Congress in the
same case, which was numerously attended.
ID ii, W. IL,
rett's election rs the result of fraud, and en-
dorsng the decision of Congress in giving
Mr. Blair his seat. Much indignation and
appreciation was manifested at both meetings.
The Baltimore Convention.
BALTIMORE, June l4.-whe Richmond del,
egates nearly all came as far as Washington
this morning.
The delegates to the Baltimore Conven-
ton are arriving here.
The Committee of Arrangements are ac-
lively engaged in making preparations for
the Convention.
The Front street theatre is being fitted up
for the accommodation of the delegates.
The Massachusetts Legislature.
DosTox, June l3--The special session
of the Legislature adjourned at about ten
o'clock this morning. Two bills were adop-
ted relative to the cattle disease, increasing
the State Commission to five members pro-
viding for scientific Investigation giving
| power to town authorities to kill or isolate
cattle. and make other regulations for the
treatment and extirpation of the disease, and
appropriated $4,000 for that purpose.
Ohio Republican State Convention
CLEvELAND, June l3.--The Republican
| State Convention assembled at Columbus
to-day, and nominated Jacob Brinkerhof for
Supreme Judge, Levi Sargent for member Of
the Board of Public Works, and General
James Murray for Attorney General. For
Presidential Electors at Large the following
were chosen:--Frederick IIassanyeck, OF
Hamilton, and j. NJ. Root, of Erie.
Fire at Belvidere, ILL.,
CnmAGo, June ia fire at Be!v!dere.
+! ILL.,, last night, destroyed the Union block
| owned by Nicely & CO., and occupied as
drug store by ". X. Woodruff. and gro
Gerry store by G. 5. Ingerso!l. Loss $50, O0o.
| Insurance -, 800 The fire was caused by
the explosion of fluid lamp.