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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25
TO TEE PUBLIC.

III AFlNG A LARGE AMOUNT OF MOAhl
IL to pay prior to tho lst OF March next, ana
owing to the general stagnation of business, We
have determined to offer an extra induecncnt Tor
purchasers to buy of US for cash, and now propose
TO make a discount of ten per cent. On all casn
sales for the next sixty days, in order 10 reduce
our very large stock of GOODS, aud realize Tue
money for them previous to opening our sprlHs
supplies.
Cash customers will readily see tho advantage
they will have 10 trading with us tho terms prV
posed, as an examination Of our stock, and prices
wall show Tor themselves whether or not we a''
sincere in our proposition, and as the greater por
ton of our FANCY STOCK has already been TO-
duced since the crisis began, feel c"nnuetS.
that tho extra inducement we now offer VII! 10
highly appreciated by every one having goods 10
BUY who are at all familiar with the prices gene
rally charged elsewhere
We need hardly add that our stock, lowing "
the state of the tmes) is now very large in man:
kinds of STAPLE as well Us FANCY Goop''
and purch asers will be able to supply thensel's,
with almost every thing in our liac of bushes, ~
very low prices, and, in many instances, tor ''''
than the actual cost
The lowest CASH price will invariably be nali'0
at once. W. NJ. SINISTER 4 co.
80 's"4 i No. SO, opposite Centre Marker,
H T.. u, s...trr f., ha, MEOW 1,b and Sth streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

1t is very wisely suggested that much of
the distrust, confusion, and actual distress
that prevail may be alleviatei and dispelled
if we all but actually do oar duty in prompt
ly paying those sce ore. The law, the pro-
pbets, and the ext gencies OF the times all
plead trumpet tongued that we perform this
duty at this season promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

Much reliance, for reconstruction, re,
union, settlement, and peace, is placed up
on the action of the Border States in the
South-States which demand their rights,
bat wish to preserve the Union and save the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

The Tallahassee Sentinel concludes q long
article with this salutary counseI:-"M Many
excellent and good citizens will favor Flori-
da's seeding alone: but we cannot think that
they have duly orrigh,ly considered the nature
aud consequences Of the step. Once taken it
can ,cecer be rstraced; and should 1t prooe, as
NC beiiecc it wI!, Il .tolSc one, the conse-
quences will long be felt But we do sincere
~ hope that your fellow-citzens will weigh
this matter well, and that the conservative
mass of the people, will not be blinded by
passion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

We present our readers with the compli-
anents of the season-tbough We have no
haart to speak of u Merry Christmas" as
IN the good old times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

The following is an extract from speech
recently made by Chancellor Durkin, in the
South Carolina Convention, viz:
u learn that Secretary Cobb has said that
the revenue OF South Carolina from the Gus
courthouse would not near pay the expense OF
the custom-house for the last quarter. also
learn from the best authority that the post
Offices of South Carolina east the Govern
ment from thirty to forty thousand dollars
per quarter, and that the receipts have been
less than $50 1000 per annum.'
Hence it seems that neither the custom
house nor the post oeice in South Carolina
pay expenses. The post Offices Of the whole
State yield less than $4,000 per annu"s,
while the expenses are about S4O, OOO per
quarter. or $lG0, 900 per annum. The "ac-
cursed union," therefore, pays $4,000 per
annum, or Whereabouts, for the postal accom-,
mediation Of the people of South Carolina,
more than it collects from them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

The Presidents recommendation Of Day
of Humiliation and Prayer will be observed
MI over the country. The Governors of
some of the States have united in the re-
commend ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

Tie French press, like the English press,
shows no favor to any alliance with South
eru Confederacy. France wants the United
States united.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

The extensive barrel factory in the yard
attached to the Maryland Penitentiary, IN
Baltimore was consumed by FIRE on Sunday
evening last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25
Washington, dec 2I-d2w

,HANDsOME BLACK AND COL0Rbpp
IL SILKS AND R0BES.-our stock OF fi !s
DRESS SILKS will be found really WORM A. ~
speeting AID the additional inducement We G.t'
or 10 per ct on all cash sales until February i''a'
reduces many of our best styles to about 'he ~
tual cost. ". .@lEe@f4 s.t41Eg1
.zal.45@ aH3 ALSO ON HAND yc
A beautiful stock of Velvet and Cloth CL
all Of which we now offer at the same redrso,''N
for cash. a,{ 20 W, N. SINISTER s w.
Washington, dec 2l--d10ti yr1.4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

secession Demonstration in Lynohburg.
/. mLHScHbURG, Dec. pa salute oftwenty-
Que guns was fired here yesterday, in honor
9 u the secession OF South Carolina from the
Federal Union. -. '.'."1.3 - - 80 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

The "great robbery" in Washington, is
the subject of wonder and concern. Truly,
we have fallen upon evil days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25

The intelligent Washington correspondent
Of the Baltimore American speaking Of the
present appearance Of the Secession move
ment, says that South Carolina has been
sent adrift without rudder, compass or helms
man. IL the Legislature, the conservatives
are in the ascendant, but in the Convention
it is evident that the extremists, under the
leadership of Mr. Rhett, have Il controlling
majority. They propose to make all the
Pnstmasters. State officers and still retain
the use of United States letter stamps, and
allow Uncle Sam to pay for the mail trans
portation. They have adopted the United
States revenue laws, have made the Collec-
tors of the Revenue State officers, and it is
presumed will give vessels clearing from the
port United States papers. The inconsistency
of all these proceedings are So apparent that
it is singular no attention appears to have
been paid to the subject in advance of the
meeting Of the Convention. The fact that
the business of the port Of Charleston must
cease until the new government ls recog-
nized, both at home and abroad, was appar-
emily never thought of until the act Of sepa-
ration was consummuted. So far as the ex-
penses of separate State nationality are con-
cerned, there is no evidence yet of any
thought on the subject. When this comes
to be computed the difficulties will be found
altogether insurmountable. The cost OF an
army, navy, postal service, diplomatic estab-
lishment lighthouse system, and other ne
cessaries of sovereignty, cannot fall short Of
SO 600. 900 per anpum. With free trade. as
proposed, this entire sum must be raised by
direct taxation, which. on 100000 inhabi-
tants, would average about $353 for each man,
woman, and child in the State. This would
be independent Of the present local taxes,
and could not but have the effect of depopu-
lating the State TO such an extent as to bring
about utter ruin and prostration."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25
Whilst the telegraph brings only a record

Whilst the telegraph brings only record
Of Examinations and explosions OF gunpow-
der in honor of Secession, there are others
who look upon the act in its right aspect.
At Wilmington, n. c., one of the cities In
which salute of one hundred guns was
fred. the Daily Herald tells US, that Sin less
than twenty minutes after the firing COM
msnced, every vessel in port, except one.
ran up the stars and stripes"" The North
Carolina Legislature adjourned on Saturday
until the It'll Of January. The effort to
take up the bill to arm the State failed in
the House North Carolina exhibits stron &
disipclination to follow South Carolina. AT
Petersburg, Va, pole which had been
erected in honor of the secession of South
Carolina was cut down before daylight on
Saturday morning, and the Palmetto flag
nying from it carried off. AT Norfolk, on
Friday. the Minute Men procured a cannon
and fired a salute Of fifteen guns in honor
of the secession of South Carolina, which
they termed ''thc game cock" of the South.
\ counter demonstration was immediately
got up, which is thus described by the Her
ald:-"As an offset to the proceedings Of
the Minute Men referred to abcye, the Ready
Men, composed chiefly Of members of the
Union Constitutional party and Douglas
men Of this oity, got up an impromptu de-
monstration by way of expressing their dis
approval Of the secession Of South Carolina.
and from the same point which had but an
hour before resounded with the booming OF
Disunion cannon, Numbered forth rousing
salvo of Mjrty-tvo guns, fer the States yet
remaining in the Confederacy, represented
by the glorious Flag of our Country, which
was floating the while in all its pristine ma
.iesty and beauty (save the obiteration of a
single star, from tall staff which had been
raised for the purpose. At the close OF the
salute, L. Il. Chandler and the friends of
the Union, were honored with gun, the
Ready Men with another, and then three
hearty cheers were given for Virginia and
the Union, not only by the patriotic Ready
Men, but by a large crowd of equally pa
triotic bystanders, who were looking on and
approving their doing5.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-25
ALEX ANDRIA:

TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER %, 1850.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10
THE INDIANA ELECTION.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. Q, 1st0
The election returns very mcagre. The ticket being
long will probably be morning before get anything
definite The indications that the whole republican
state ticket ia elected
The vote in this city about 700 larger than II any
previous election with large republican gain.
= Joseph county gives republican majority Of 700,
gain over The vote Of 1858 Of 3o3 Richmond City,
publican majority Of oe6
Wayne county 10 reported 900 republican maIorlty-a
gain over the vot, Of 1858 Of sa
Porter (rep), for Congress, in the Sixth district,
elected BY from 800 70 700 majority.
wabash town aud township-Lsne's (rcp.) for Cover.
nor, majority Ia ALA gain OF las
az townships in Wayne county give Lane (rep $40
majority, which Ia republican gain Of 902
Marion county (incomplese), gives 400 republican ma.
joriiy.
LAroRr, oct o--Mldnight.
Lanes majority viii exceed 900 In this county, and
Col TOx for Congress- win have about 100 maorilya
large rep ablcan gain over the vote Of 1858.
Noble county gives lane $50 majority.
Ekhart, 20 majority for the republican ticket, st. Jo
seph 1co mscvy for The republican candidate for Co.
vernon Allen county, -four towns give republican gain
1865 Of 100 Bloomington Monroe county gives Lane
al majority In Fort Wayne City the republican gain 10
2el. The republicans claim the county,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.

Tue brig Minnie Schiller arrived at O'Clock. zoe
stsai go tors burthen and the standing room on her
~ss completely covered BY ice rescued passengers o.
eounsusht
STATEMENT or MR. w.TTErL, OF NEW roRK.
Mr. n. wttel, Of New York, passenger the Con.
osaga frrn shes wing ment 70 the loss o,
rat fne steamship
Passing circumstances CT me voyage from Galway,
which port We lsf eve O'Clock NJ the 25th ult
sutn about eight r H. o. saturday, the ssh Inst,
he says While heading vesiwArdly, the wind
to~ne . norinerly gale, TIE ship began to
ron 70 he laboard with a singular motion,
rons FAR down, and keeping that way . long
tne vh,ch caused some alarm. Meantime the captain
vas heard giving orders about steering, manning the
rnmrs &C. Firemen under the LEA OF the ps3dfe box
vsre observed whispering and there were other man.
ise.sticns that something not right; Comfortable
water vas observed through she sratngs The engine
somewhat siopped for q while After strenuous exer-
ops BY capt Isisch and The ship rghied and tie
Wheels commenced turning, when The passengers be.
tame more composed The sea was rough, the wind
blowing ghas sailors call ordinary full gaze kost
q Tho passengers turned m bot Passed restless nsh.
On Sunday a. eight A. n, the ship tessn 10 roll agan
s4b ust Shaggy motion similar to Tie evening IRE
rous The captain and crew could neither Lacx nor wear
ship soon asr the engine stopped. an steam could
rot b rassd IN The boilers Toe ship rolled frgbtfaiy
he larbcsrd and tho pumps manned and gangs
pi commenced bsilng IN buckets At ten o'sl0SS
reported iosi The water vas not gaming, bot
he contrary tina, the pumps and boilers we're gan.
NC 90 tie lsas, and We wind would sIfcn
ve would reach Poe,on that nlsht; bet
tesc hopss coon changed 70 extreme terror phen
no ~ord passed around in low tones, The ship
On Gre y socemya nied BY the smell Of burning wood
ne tire appeared between The decks. Gangs were In.
ssdlaiely formed, With pumps and brekets, to exilr
saish tho G,mss, tai bg the water from The sea aud
rAsspe N beckett. 40 the Gre gained The ssars began
y sseken work. All eyes star NC aroanl the horizon In
tor,s sec some means Of safety Several False reports a
vessel sight made, bot q lasi No d'scovered
ssan 70 tbo northvard, and scon alter another % thc
~esward, both very low down bet n beosre clan 81
sre s0ls net both we're nsarsg ~ 81 !he yssts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

he rscAPFs FROM LUsArIc ASYLUM, MARRIEs A
RICH WIDOW, AID BUYS BLOCK OF BrILpEgs
About year since, says the Cleveland (Oh.o) Plata
ddy, gentleman 10 thc interior Of Wisconsin became
Insane aud sent 70 the Lunaiic Asy am at Madison ia
gentleman superior cultivation and Of remarkably pre-
pcsstsing appearance He about thirty years old
sss er &c b. ersa zoe d
leaned him quite OF money having no suspicion of
hs insariiy. With this money h supplied himself WIN
ma 4 thrifty village on The nc Of Michigan Southern
Railroad He remained there long enough % win The
red 10 her DURING the brief oourtshp be exhibited
Indications o. iunacy, but shortly stsr his marriage be
tea and checked bis sife and her friends.
Among other mai fancies be believed he was sheep,
and insisted upon crawling around upon bis hands and
feet, blealing IN the mos absurd manner e would then
fancy himself ratilesnake, and make frantic ate npts 20
bite the members OF bis household Inc unhappy lady,
at length worn with watching him and endeavorngt 10
restore male pteparstons 70 send b. 70 the
asy lum at Indianapolis But y frcguenty The case,
!, escaped. We nexi hear OF HIN ir Syracuse, y. Y +,
where be actually purchased block OF buldingy The
nss,s pageIs T'af q. sas sv -
for the property, and 4 y salG the parties With
whom he made lhc bargain chuokicd vastly over Inc pro
Tous winds that bad blown them 90 profitable and fresh
. subject. But they Of him. The lupatio
started gard. Al Buffalo be bsrgAoed 100 al ir
mspse q corn, 70 be delivered New YORK city,
ard then proceeded 10 Cleveland lie arrived here last
week and cndeavored 70 negotiate for some real estate on
kinsman street. but be TAXED 90 aesardy toat zoe par
ties With whom he had Interviews rcsassd W treat wtn
him.
Meanwhile hs fferds, and particularly his wfe 10
Wisconsin (for be has q vfe and two children n that
stste) were making every effort 10 ascertain BIS where
aoou's They Traced him 70 SYRACUSE and from there 70
hs city HIS brother arrived here Saturday morning
last but found that the luustc had left the preyious
even ogs train Cor the West. He followed saturday
ng AZ Toledo he learned hat be bad gone West
The Michigan Southern train and be perst vcringy cont
nued the chase At Adrian be found s1d captured him
ard took him home.
When not IN his rabld Cts few would discover the
fortunate mans true condition. He would make very ah-
surd propositions, and Offer exorbtant of money Tor
propary thai hit his fancy but he would do In 30 can
did and captivating manner ~ 10 10 most cases, asrm
Suspicion
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10
THE ELECTIONS YESTERDAY.
THE CONTEST IN Pennsylvania.
Great Excitement in Town to Hear
the News.
Crowds Around the News
paper Offices.
SUCCESS OF THE REPUBLICANS
nee, Aes, Aes

The excitement In town last night TO hear the news
nom Pennsylvania wss prodigious. The newspaper
Offices thronged with people. The returns came in
very slowly.
We account for the me,greness Of the returns from
Pennsylvania from the fact that the polls do not close
until be.ween eight AMI nine O'Clock p NJ. the day Of
election. 10 The exciting Presidential campaign Of 1865,
when of the October State election In Pennsyva
MIA looked upon the foreunner Of the general
suit the following November election, which resulted
in the choice OF Mr.. Buchanan, and when party .hu
sissm and excitement nearly high in the pre-
sent campaign, received only partial returns from
fifteen the interior Of the State, and from only
five wards In the city of Philadelphia
We DO much better this year. but not well enough for
this Geographic age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

BosroS BoARp Tplpr Al the regular meeting Of the
Bard of Trade Of Boston, the 9Th nst, The commit
Tee appointed TO consider the various subjects presented
By MI. Lindsay, at former fneeti,g, made report
which read ordered 10 lie upon the table and " De
printed. The committee coincide with the views of Mr.
findsay upon many subect,. but uron those most N
roianttbe ssrstou o. ~ itsh built vessels ani the
coastng radctbc committee arc s1tisnei that the 20
neral interests q Tho o0uniry add especially the inte
rtse Of commerce. decidedly opposed 10 change 10
laws with respect 10 either, and therefore deem
c'1cuss 90 r. this moment uuvss 20 oil the matters
upon vaich hep have thoueht uniformity il liablty,
nyive or IN p~naiy, desirable, tncy recon Eccd ne
Eor.' tc nc Fres'deBt g lie Lni.ed Slaise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

OF .Ae same l.ne wrecked OF Cape Pine Newfound
in june 1867 the fate Of the and rassen
gers, crew aud malls that occasion precisely sim
lar to those Of the Connaught Like hers they we're AL
rescued and taken I, 81 Johns f. by TOW boats The
manner Of the destruction Of the ships, sever,
was widely different as the Argo ashore IN q fog
among the rocks Of Newfoundland, having been arted
out Of her proper by strong which she
encountered. is aso remarkable that the Argo
IRON ship, snd like the conraught, built in ,ar
mo-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

Saturday Clear and cool all day; Q P. NJ cloady
supday-cI5cdy all day. r. n bright moonlight.
Monday, oct l-Raining more or less all day.
Tuesday-Morning overcast and srltry; sI r NJ,
rain sQuall
weanesaay- and suliry, sP. n, clear moon
thursday Morning clear; ar. n overcast; light rain
the evening.
Frday-Sprning overcast; r., overcasl 9P., clear.
saturday-Clear and bio wing rrcsh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10
FLORIDA STATE ELECTION.

SAVANNAH, Oct Q, 1850
he Breckinricse candidates for Governor and Con-
gressman are elected By about 500 majority. Hi'ons
(Brecsinrdse demoerap majority for Congress . sr'
teen counties ia s2b
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10
THE NEBRASKA ELECTION.

BsOw~SNlLS, - IL W" ~ wv
mo election for delegate 20 congress " progressing
quietly. The Mayor Of the cy issued proclamation
closing the drnkrg sbore, srd order prevailed. Toe
weather Gre, ard me vote q TIE Territory ~ r
,arse
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

THE OHIO ELECTION.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 0, 1850.
Cleveland City and cuyahoga county gives republican
gain Of 1 900 over last year.
summit county-tweve towns-show republican gain
Of 45o.
Lorraine county showsa republican gain Of 800
Columbus city shows republican gain or $50.
Scattering returns from towns In the northern part OF
the state show republican gains, and nncae the
Of the republican State ticket.
s. s. Coz (Dcm }, u 70 elected 10 Congress 10 the
Twelfth district, by about 100 majority.
Defiance county, three townships, give o. majority
steadman (dem for Congress- republican gain of a.
sandusky counsy-In eight townships Smiths ma
joriiy 4si Mobiles majority Is Aa0. Tho whole demo.
Huron county-ln eight townships Brinckerhon gains
227 over Dennison.
The election Of Pcndcton tdem j. TO Congress- from the
FIRST district ID certain.
Marietta City and township (wsshngton county, com.
plete, give Brinckerhon GIL, smith 52ia democratic
gain Of H. For Congress- Cutler (rep), COS, Jewett
dem, 4se-a democratic gain IL.
Reports from additional townships give democratic
gain Of H.
-Four townships in Wilmington county give a repubii.
can majority q $50, gain Of 81 over last year.
crclevlle city and townshp give Cor, democrat, for
Congress, majority Of ala large gain.
Butler county-seven townships and three wards In
Hamilton county give so7 majority for vsiandieham-a
gain Of 50.
Musklngum couaiy--zanesvle, % far I. heard from,
gives Jewett, democrat for Congress- 300 msortva de-
mocratic gain.
ocr. 10 A. NJ
Further Indicate the election o. the republican
state ticket by Increased msjoritics.
BrinkcrtoG and Sherman have asa majority, gain on
Dconston's vote Of o. Lorraine county thirteen town.
ships, give Brinkcrhon 1, 400 majority, gain
pennison Of 800 Scattering returns from Huron and
summit counties show a republican gain over the last
gubernstoria vote.
Galloway, rep, for Congress, has majority, gsio
over last year Of $40
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-10

Meteorological Register.
me annexed table shows Tho Temperature Of the 81
osphere In this city during the week ending october O.
the range Of the barometer and thermometer the
Of wind currents and the state Of the weather u
three periods during each day, viz: 81 A. n, and and
D o'clock p. u -