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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12
News of the Day.
"7o show the very age and body Of the TIMES"


A new flaw has been found in the Fugi-
tive Slave act In the case of Lewis W..
Weld, on trial before the United States Dis
trict Court at Leavenworth, Kansas, for as
sisting in the rescue of a Kentucky slave,
last fall, from the hands of guardian of the
children to whose estate the slave belonged
Judge Petit has decided that the indictment
does not hold, because the fugitive law does
not authorize pursuit and reclamation by a
guardian. lie says there Is no provision Tor
recovering slaves owned by minors, which
is a very singular omission.
The speculative stocks have advanced IN
New York, but in State securities there has
been no new movement. Disunion agitation
has thus far had but little effect, and the
babbllng of Garrison and company is equal
II unimpressive. The great body OF the
people consider the Union sentiment too
strong in the national heart to be seriously
impaired by agitators in either section.
Wendell Phillips, in characteristic and
conseq uently brutal speech before the anti
slavery society this week, said he gave Mr..
Seward the credit of lying" when the latter
said he would not interfere with slavery in
the States He said that "Wm. Ii. Seward
designed, and the republican party meant to
cripple slavery, and to strangle it so soon as
they could"
AT an election held in Boston on Monday,
to decide upon certain Constitutional amend
ments relative to the manner of filling va
cancies in the Senate and Executive Council,
80 little interest was manifested in the mat
ter that but 494 votes were cast, in all of
which number III were in the negative.
As May-day is the time for moving in New
York and Brooklyn, one of the ministers in
the latter city has preached sermon on
"Moving as 4 means of Christian discipline"
He tried to console his hearers by the sug-
gestion that it took the Israelites forty years
to get settled.
A deep laid plot to effect general Jail
delivery of the Ohio Penitentiary, at Colum-
bus, was discovered lately, just in time to be
confined in the prison, and their organiza-
ton was very nearly completed.
Col. W. de Raaslcff, the Representative of
his Majesty the King of Denmark, has left
for Europe, and there is some doubt as
to his return to this country. We be-
lieve, however, that he has only gone on
| leave.
The Oldest editor in the United States, it
is said, was Hon. Phineas Allen. senior edi-
tor of the Pittsfeld, (Mass.) Sun, which he
founded in 1900, who died on Tuesday, at
the age of 81 years.
Owen Meredith, (only son Of Sir Edward
Bulwer Lytton) hasjust published "Lucile, D
novel in rhymed verse, nearly as long as
Mrs Browning's aurora Leigh"
Eleven hundred and sixteen hungry per
sons appeared at the soup house in Wilwau'
kee on Saturday last and were fed.
The Sons of Malta in Jersey City have d.
vided their treasury, and adjourned sine die.
A vigilance committee at Cairo has ex-
PEELED d number of women from that place.
1t is given out that Mr. Charles Summer
is practising on speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

March we have had some very pleasan. A.
but no settled fair weather On Thns1ys'
we had quite heavy rain-the frs, saa,y
ing one since last experimentation non :.
turned to snow storm-and the mounta;ns
are again covered with snow-whle in ,bs
valley of Deer Creek the grass is grown; Ins
finely. SOWING
We are now busily engaged in maxim.
preparation to resume our travels az
should the weather prove favorable we how a
to get off by the 9th of May. We shall ls.pp e
our wagons and carts behind, and carry ons
provisions on pack anmals-as it viii ~
impossible to take any wheeled yeb;oIs
through the mountain passes Our prono.sJ
route will take us across the Rocky Mon.
tians-to the heads of the Columbia-sas
after travelling for several DAYS on ,bs;.
western slopes-we shall cross back to ,ba
east, striking the Missouri river near ,bs
three Forks,-at which point our two no,
ties will connect their work. We will thor
again separate, one party going down BY wav
OF the Yellowstone, and the other by way e
the Missouri river-uniting at the junction of
the two rivers. | shall 90 by way Of rho
Missouri, and should we reach Fort Bpr,on
in time,-a small detachment of our nar,r
will 60 into the British possessions, to al.
serve total eclipse of the sun, which will
occur on the 18th Of July. From this brief
sketch you will see that We have Iargs
amount of work before us-and we shall T.
all probability be compelled to undergo many
hardships and privations, before our iourDey
is ended. Our escort will consist Of Lien.
tenant and thirty dragons so that We shall,
have about eighty men in our two parties
a force amply sufficient to protect us from
Indian depredations. | do not apprehend
any difficulty with Indians-unless thew At.
tempt to run off our animals-whch they
will do if they have a fair opportunity.
So much for our trip One word in regard
to Pixies Peak. heard from the mines tc.
day-an immense emigration is pouring in
and fear that most persons will find that
they are doomed to disappointment. The
necessaries of life are enormously high, and
gold has not yet been found in paying GUAM.
titles. This years work will more fully de.
velop the resources of that country-and |
would not advise any one to undertake the
trip without fully counting the cost
w y &
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Latter from Leesburg.

Correspondence Of the Alerandrta Gazette.
LEEsDURG, Va. May l0.--I am happy to
inform you that the farmers of our good old
County are rejoicing at the prospect of hay
ing the best wheat crop they have had for
many years. | hear that it is delightful to
look at the living green between this place
and Upperville, and in the German Settle
ment, and along the river the promise is
equally cheering.
The corn so far as | can hear is coming up
very WELL and it is probable so generally
above ground as not to be kept down by the
driving rain of to-day.
The train over the Alexandria, Loudoun
and Hampshire Railroad, came to O1ley's
Mill on the 9th with the passengers, and
early next week it will land them at the
Town Branch within our corporate limits.
l suppose there will be no public notice tax
en- of the event, as we consider our subscrip-
.tion ofSl0,OOO last fall, an evidence of our
appreciation of the comfort and convenience
OF the railroad, sufficient to satisfy all reason
able men.
notice that 80 suits of all sorts, including
suggestions, have been brought to May Rules.
The number last year to the same time was
g. This is an increase but can be account
ell for by the fact that there was no jury
Court last June, and therefore no disputed
suits were brought.
1t may interest some persons to know the
number of suits brought to February and
May Rules March and June Courts) during
the last four years They are as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

sway of accursed demagogues, we throw
away this richest heritage God ever gave to
man! (Applause.) Blot our fair escutcheon
to all coming time-quench the fire of freedom
and OF light wherever it may dawn, and
bid the hopes Of mankind depart If such
must be our country's earl tomb; if all our
pride, our power, and cherished hope, our
stripes, our stars, our heritage of glory, and
the bright names we have taught our chill
dren, all must end in this, never let free
men meet again! An early tomb, wherein
to escape the Kisses and scorn of all man
kind, were surely better doom. Tear
down your flags burn your capitol dismiss
your navy; disband your army: let our COM
MERGE rot; overturn all your monuments,
here in Baltimore and everywhere else; give
to the flames The once loved record of our
fathers deeds; scatter the sacred dust of
Washington. ("Never") Teach your boys
to forget his name; and never let pilgrims
foot again tread the consecrated ground of
Mount Vernon.
Ii we of the Union party surrounded by all
these bright and glorious hopes, to this we
are the most recreant of all mankind, and
the curses of all times will cling upon us
like the shirt of Nessus We have fair
| chance to redeem the land. Cries of 1--WE
will do it." The Democratic party has
broken to pieces at Charleston. The Re-
publican party, a week from now, will share
the same fate at Chicago. One stranded,
as you aptly remarked yesterday, Mr. Pres
ident, upon the rock of squatter sovereignty,
and the other will be broken down under
the weight of the irrepressible conflict, while
the vessel that bears as along, shall
''Walk the waters like a thing life"
Applause. Storms shall rage, but it will
not be upon our house. The waters of con-
tict shall divide, upon the right hand and
the left, and we will pass through the Red
Sea, unhurt and unframed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERSER-MAYp

liar to the people of this country, it is asso-
cated so essentially with the name, and the
virtues, and the patriotism, that it IS enough
to say that it embodies in one word all that
can be said in favor of cultivating high ma
tional patriotism, fraternal sentiments, and
spirit of Union and concord, now and for
ever. (Applause.)
Under the flag which is now unturled,
bearing these honored names, let US go forth
and discharge our duty. We will appeal to
the people, to the honest and the conserva-
tive, the moderate men of the country, to
unite with us in elevating these men, so wor-
thy of the principles which they represent ;
men so illustrious in their character, that
they would have done honor to the early
ages of our republic, and would have illus
trated the noblest pages OF ancient history,
had such been their fortune. (Applause.)
There will be no conflict, but generous
and patriotic emulation, to see who can do
most, and which part of the country can do
the most to strengthen the bonds of union
and to preserve and uphold the glorious con-
stitution of our country. (Applause.) That
is the only strife for which any generous heart
North or South is prepared, and | trust
there will soon be an end of all other con-
tentions between us. Let US go forth and
struggle to see who can do most in tins crisis
for the cause of our common country. We
will do our duty. Our cause is just, and |
trust in God that it will prevail. (Cheers
and applause.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12
Tornado.

Correspondence Of the AIerondria Gazette
PIEDMONT STATION, FAuQUIER County, May
live had severe tornado Yesterday
evening between Piedmont and Markham
stations, passing from South L. to North W.
uprooting trees, and unroofns houses in its
course. L. Iierndon had part of the roof
taken offhis dwelling house. The wind also
unroofed his servants house, carriage house.
cow shed, and took off part of the barn roof
Large apple and cherry trees were torn up,
and a tavorite blooded mare, leaving young
colt, was killed. 1t will require several hur-
dred dollars to repair the damages done on
his farm alone. How far the storm reached,
is yet unknown. PIEDMONT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

FAIRFAX County lrEMs.-At the next
(May) Term Of our County Court, the Levies
for the current year will be made. Persons
interested would do well TO bear this fact in
mind.
Capt. Dulany's Company of Rife Ran
gers paraded in this place on Saturday after
noon last. They are progressing finely III
their exercises, though their ranks are not
as full as they ought to be. We should be
glad to see the young men of the county
manfesting a greater interest in the sue
cess of this fine Company.
The Piedmont Convocation held its scs-
sion in the Episcopal Church in this place
last week A number Of able and eminent
Ministers were present. The exercises were
quite interesting, and the sermons generally
we're ola high order of excellence fa0.tar
Ssrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

ALBEMARLE LAND-As an evidence of the
great rap!dity with which Albenlarle land
is increasing in value, we will state that the
farm Of Mr.. J. Warwick Woods, lying on Ivy
Greek and containing $50 acres. recently
sold to Mr., Hansborough at $50 per acre,
cash, was purchased by Mr.. Woods in 1852
AT S3S per acre. This farm has yearly paid
its owner we'll for its cultivation, and has
increased in value at the rate Of upwards Of
5000 per annum, or more than u per cent.
upon original cost. Facts speak louder than
woods -GhnrLOkesrne Reriem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12
Sale Of Corvicts.

On Friday last, the Bird inst, pursuant to
public notice, Daniel K. Dyer, esq, Sheriff,
disposed of, at public sale, the three negro
corvicts at the late term Of our Circuit
Court, two of them for larceny, and one for
an assault with intent to kill. John Collins
was sold for the term of five years in the
State-brought S34O-and was purchased
by Z. 6. ". Hall, esq. Tom Brown was
sold for similar term-brought S405-and
was purchased by the same gcntleman.-
Charles Simmons, convicted of an assault,
was sentenced to be sold beyond the limits
of the State, for term of years-brought
-NuIb0yO' Planters 1dc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

Eis-The public are invited to attend May
day Celebration" of the Union Industrial School
for Girls, at the Lyceum Hall, (Which has been
most generously loaned for the occasion) on this,
Saturday afternoon at half past three o'clock
Addresses will be delivered by Hon. Samuel Coke,
of Ohio; (Rev. Thomas IL. Stockton, Chaplain to
the House Of Representatives, and others
Hymns, and May day carols will be sung, and
specimens of needle-work done by the children
will be exhibited. 1t is hoped the friends and
patrons of the School, as well as our citizens gen
orally, will attend.
The Reverend Clergy in this city, and those Of
the Theological Seminary, are particularly invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

E:ss- HUNNEWELL'S T0LU AN 0DIAh
AND IT'S POSiTION.-By comparisons or anal
ogies with which all questions are decided, there
are none more important than such as relate 10
disease. We claim that the effect of opium on 'hs
system is against all natural laws, and the VII
nesses to results, both by patient and PHYSICIAN
they will speak their mind will justify the feiafH'
In the use Of opium Whose introduction Is ceD!u
res inside of that of Cannabis) nearly the eH'ne
product is used for other than medicine. Lei aH!
person visit hospital or sick room, ana wi'nes'
the state of patients under what is called sieeF
with the use of opium, or preparations oil OPIUM
and they will see that it is merely negative hF
nothing more or less than TORPID stuPeiac"o"
and Of such nature that all disease is assrs'S'sa
rather than cured, and the patient awaKes I".,
an unnatural rest, in worse state thah "''noN
the opium. Opium is also violent cohs''P".I',
producing indigestion and deransement VI ~:
bowels, like all unnatural stimu ants. Inc "e",.
principle Of the ANODYNE not only produ'es
most quiet natural and refreshing rest eu' o.
lows nature under that actual state to come )" 81
10 her portion Of the work, by giving ~hS'
sleep and real rest arc intended for. II Is a.s~
cathartic in effect, and does not disturb the ua''
al action of the bowels. Therefore wne'e' IN
for whatever opium was ever used, let Inc a., Gill
DYNE take its place, and our Declarations "a.
in all cases be asscnted to by fair trial. ~ r..
sent proprietary form is its protection anu ~ If
proprietors be sustained by the accep'a"e:n r.,
physician and patients and much suffering ~. IL.
prevented For sale by AL dealers. see ar,
tisement and read pamphlets. my o--u'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The Warrenton Flag says that the ques-
ton is now mootad-whether the Deleg: les
and altcrnates lately elected to the Charles
ton Convention by ,hc narrenton Conven-
ton, are any longer Delegates to the adj
iourned Convention to be held in Baltimore.
1t saws, it will, if authorized, call Il meeting
in Fauquier to have the matter publicly dis
cuSsed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The Gordonsvile Grays, suggest to the
Volunteer Companies Of the counties ofMad-
ison, Culpeper, Orange and Louisa TO unite
for the formation CT Volunteer Regiment;
and moreover that each company within the
counties named, appoint three Delegates,
composed Of one commissioned, non-commls-
stoned officer and one private. 10 meet in con-
ference for the purpose herein mentioned;
said delegation to meet at Gordonsyille the
lst dav of June, 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

MARRIED.

In Washington by Rev. A. 2. Norville Rolse
LEROY c. BISHOP, Of North Carolina, to Miss
ELIZA Z. WILLIAMS, of Washington.
At Cherry Hill. ON the End inst, by the Rev.
James V. Iddns, MARK b. CHUNN, esq, of
St. MaFy's county, to ANNIE NJ, daughter Of the
late Wilson Dent, esq, of Charles county, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

This presents gratifying decrease IN The
number Of suits and a good wheat crop
will put Us out of the woods
IIymen has been at work very busily this
year until the lSs of May, since which time
our sensible lads and lasses have been too
busy planting corn to attend to his calls
The number of marriage licences issued for
the first four months of year, is 81, against
l6 for the year 1859.
Our efficient and accommodating clerk,
Mr.. Geo. H. Fox, jr, has on hand some Of
the pretticst ever seen in the State, and | am
authorized to say he charges no more for
them than he did for the old dingy ones form
erly issued. ALlQU1S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The NOMINATION of BELL, for President,
and EVERETT, for Vice President, will be
hailed with JOY and satisfaction, 10y the
Wb;,rs AMI Conservative men from one end
Of the country to the other. Especially,
here, in Virginia, whatever may have been
the personal preferences OF individuals, or
whoever may have been the first choice OF
the friends of other distinguished men, Will
the Wings unite in hearty, cordial sup
port of this National Union ticket. They
have confidence in the nominees. They
know them to be sound, conservative, relia-
Die, Union, law-abiding statesmen, lovers OF
their country, friends of the Constitutions
upholders of the laws; and they believe
their election would promote the best inter
ests. and tend to secure the peace and hap
piness of the people, and the Union and the
Rights Of the States whilst it would go far
to destroy strife and sectionalism. The de-
pertinent and action of the Convention have
been worthy of all praise. Our political
opponents have the candor and good taste to
compliment it's responsibility and decorum.
The responses of the Wing press and of the
people, to the nominations, begin to reach
us from all quarters. We shall notice them
more at length hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

ME- WHITE SULPHUR WAT R.-Fron
the White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier county
ya.-Bottlcd at the Springs.
This Company having made great improve
ments in bottling the transported water is no" as
perfect as when taken from its source. Address
all orders to PURCELL, LADD 4 Co.,
General Agents for the United statei
nv S-d2w# Richmond, vs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

Governor Morgan, of New York, has com
muted the sentence of Quimbo Apo, the
Chinaman under sentence Of death. for the
murder of Mrs. Fletcher, about a year since,
to Imprisonment i'll the state prison for ten
wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

A statement appeared a few days ago, in
the newspapers, transmitted from Washing
ton, that the venerable Chief Justice fancy
had, the day before. on his way out of Court,
fallen TO the floor from exhaustion The
report was untrue; his health is ms good as
II has been for some time past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

CoSCREss.-The Senate yesterday passed
the deficiency appropriation bill The House
of Representatives were engaged On terrific
rial business, and laid on the table several
bills reported from the Committee on Terrl-
tories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

Gov. Letcher has returned from the North,
in company with Mr.. Ames, of Springfield,
agent of English manufacturers of machin-
cry for an armory. Mr.. Ames goes to klch-
mond to superintend the location of State
Armory, aud contracts are closed for the
machinery at Sl27 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The Washington Constitution now adj
mits that the Cincinnati Platform of the
democratic party" cannot be taken as the
creed of the party, ''for the reason that two
opposite interpretations are given to 1t, and
that it can be advocated on precisely oppo-
cite grounds in different sections of the coun-
nv, DC" Here is, then, another platform
smashed?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

4 storm Of Ice is said to have visited the
neichborhood of Leroy, in Kansas Territory
about the middle of last month. The storm
was terrific, and not hail, but balls of ice''
fell in ouantities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The Richmond Enquirer declares that
"the effort that is now being made by GER
tain parties to fir up delegates from the cot
ton States to the Baltimore Convention, if
successful will seriously tend to the perma-
men disruption and ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the
Democratic party"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

Small droves of superb cattle, numbering
from $50 to 300 have passed through Win
chester for the Eastern markets, from the
Western and Southwestern counties, within
tine last ten days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

In the House of Representatives, on
Thursday, bill annulling all the legislation
of the Territory of New Mexico, on the sub
ect of slavery, was reported from the Judi
ciary Committee and passed, after sharp
contest, by vote of 81 yeas to 90 nays. 1t
was during the discussion on this bill that
Messrs Kellogg and Morris, of Illinois, ex-
changed compliments with each other, in the
style unfortunately too common on the floor
of the House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

l.s- GEORGE DUFFEY is a candidate for
re election to the Office of Commissioner Of the
Revenue, and most respectfully solicits the sup
port of his fellow citizens at the coming election.
nv l2-e03t1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

A man named Coon has invested $1,000
in what he calls Froganum in New Jer-
sey, to raise frogs for New York restaurants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The Valley Democrat says that the man
who committed suicide by drowning him
self at Vernon Ala, an account of which we
published on Saturday last. was Mr..
Hamburger, of Rockingham County, who
was Implicated in the shooting of Mr.. James
Deyier in April last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The Senate, on Thursday, as was stated in
Yesterdays Gazette, passed the HOMESTEAD
BILL. AS amended and modifed-by a vote of
A to 8. 4 motion to substitute the House
bill for the modified one before the Senate,
was voted down--yeas 25, nays So The
provisions of the bill give to actual settlers
the public lands. at the rate of twenty-five
cents per acre, after two years occupancy.
1t is far from certain that the bill can pass
the House OF Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-12

The House of Representatives passed, on
Thursday. the TARIFF and LOAN BILL, by q
vote of lO5 to Ca The bill is substantially
the same as that first reported by the Com
mittee of Ways and Means. 1t is said to be
satisfactory to the manufacturers in New
England The representatives from Eir-
ginia. with the exception of Mr.. Boteler,
voted against it.