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lso endeavorcd to submit proposed amend

also endeavorcd to submit proposed amend
ments, creating confusion.
Hon. John 4. Rockwell. of Connecticut,
desired to know whether, under this resolu-
ton of Mr.. Brooks it would admit of por-
ton of a State delegation, in the absence OF
part of tho delegation, casting the entire
vote of the State? If SO, he could not sus-
tain it.
Several delegates here attempted to sub
NIT resolutions upon the subject, the most
of which were saluted with cries OF THAT
won't do" &c.
A number of gentlemen here attempted to
speak amid loud cries of question" and
applause. -,
lion. John A. Rockwell at last gained the
floor and protested against the vote OF any
gentleman, unless he was actually here
He would not agree to an absentee being
voted by those present.
The President here, amid cries OF ques-
ton, stated the question before the house to
be on the amendment offered by Mr.. Brooks,
which was lost by large vote.
On motion of Mr.. Goggin, of Va, it was
determined that each State shall be entitled
to its electoral vote and that the chairman
Of each delegation shall cast the vote OF its
State, as instructed by the several delegates,
aud that where two delegates from district
differ each shall be entitled to a half vote.
Mr.. Sol. Smith, of Mo-, submitted the fol-
lowing resolutions
Resolved, That this Convention now pro-
ceed to vote for Il candidate tor President,
and that if no nomination be made IN three
ballotings, the lowest candidate be dropped,
and 80 on, on each ballot, until nomination
be made.
1t was tabled by large vote.
The Convention then resolved to proceed
to a ballot for President, and to continue to
ballot till some one shall receive majority
of the vote cast The chair appointed as
Tellers, Messrs Brooks, of n. T., Pickett, OF
Tenn, Watson, of Miss, and Rockwell, of
Conn.
Hon. Leslie Coombs, of KY, desired be-
fore the vote, was taken to make practical
suggestion from an experience OF seven hun
drcd years-more or lesS-that to save time,
instead of voting by ballot, as though we
were in a den of thieves, the tellers collect
the ballots and read them out.
The President answered that such proVi-
sion had already been made.
The delegation from Maryland retired for
consultation.
Mr.. Il. Barnett, of Minnesota, stated that
he was the only one here from that State,
and he was proxy, and he therefore asked
to be excused from voting.
A vote was taken, and the Convention de-
cided he could not be excused.
He again made the request, and was ex-
cused.
The following is the result of the first
ballot.
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Latter from Baltimore.

..,s,oadsacs Of tile Alexandria Gazette.
BALTIMORE, May 9, p. m.-The Constitu-
,.,o, Union Convention has opened In a
which must crafty every lover of con-
s,;,nt;onal principles throughout the length
I'D breadth of the land.
With Union, harmony, sagacity and zeal,
:, NAV lay broad and deep the foundations of
National party,-amid the broken frag-
.,anrs of all existing organizations. Other
rartes have North and South -one a
yor,b only. but here, at Baltimore, has gath
-,a ,ba representatives of the Union, feel
: CIV. like from Maine and Louisiana, from
- and Georgia. All stand as brothers
i the platform our fathers made for their
fIIren the Constitution and LaWS.
Alexandria has, as yet, but few repre-
ssotatiyes here. But they are coming in, and
before the close of the Convention, will be
u lite numerous.
The Convention goes along quietly, with a
s,aady enthusiasm, as though every man felt
,ba cause Of the Convention, was the cause
III, IN, country. 1t is large assemblage, and
Numbers among its delegates some of the
hast Wings Of the country.
Candidates are numerous, and each adVo-
oota seems to think his favorite possesses
Qualifications that stand him head and Shout
Gsrs above all others. | AIN glad to see,
however, that the feeling is very general, that
+bs cause is far above men, and that any
man the Convention selects TO stand upon
t,e platform of our fathers, will be supper
ted thoroughly and cordially.
1t is said the Hon. Sam. Houston is recon-
mended by Tennessee, Georgia and part OF
New York. Ohio goes for John Mclean,
and carries with her Indiana and goodly
portion of Pennsylvania.
The probability is that ticket will be
nominated that will command the support OF
ali conservative men-and leave no doubt OF
an election.
John NJ. Bolts has many friends here,
friends who will stand by him to the last
but some OF the Virginia political leaders
here are against him.
The weather is sultry, damp, and uncom-
Portable. 1t is impossible at present to form
an idea when the Convention will conclude
their sessions. am confident, however, that
they will not be unnecessarily protracted.
A LOCKER ON.
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CONGRESS.
REPORTED FOR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
Senate, Thursday, May 8.

Senate, Thursday, May g.
The Senate was called to order at noon by
the Vice President.
The reading of the Journal occupied near
ly an hour.
The Senate then took up the usual morn
ing hour business.
Mr.. Wilson, OF Mass, introduced the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary
be instructed to inquire whether the Marshal for
the Southern Distric- of New York has permitted
any vessel or vessels to leave the port OF New
York, or any other port within the said district,
which may have been fitted out, or otherwise intend
ed for service in the Slave trade. upon the payment
to him or any person gagged in the office OF the SAID
Marsha! of AIRY sums OF money, or any
consideration of any kind whatever, and that for
the purposes of this resolution the committee have
power to send for persons and papers
The Senate then took up the Homestead
bill. Various amendments were proposed
and discussed at length. During the dis
cussion
Mr.. Davis. of Miss, said that the princi-
pie which had heretofore guided the land
policy Of the co untry, was that the land be-
longed to the people of States. The pre-
emption policy gave the settler the right to
keep the land on which he had expended his
labor at the minimum rate, and did not al
low the non-settler to come into competition
with the settler. But this bill proposed TO
change this policy and inausuratc radical
system in its stead.
Mr.. Douglas, OF Ill.,, said he did not de-
sire to disguise that this was change IN
the land policy of the government. Under
the present system the speculat0r and the
settler were equal-each paid the same price
for the land. Under this bill the Spectator
would pay 81 ,25 per acre, and the settler 20
cents per acre-this was its effect.
Mr.. Wade, of Ohio, THAT'S so, Mr. Presl-
dent. Now let us have vote ON it.
The debate was further continued, by
Messrs. Pugh, Douglas, Bragg, Mason, and
others.
The bill was finally read the third time
and passed by vote Of yeas, Al; nays, s.
The nays were as follows :--Messrs.
Toombs, Powell, Mason, Hunter, Hammond,
Hamlin, Clngman and Bragg.
After some discussion as to changing the
title of the bill, the Senate at 81 o'clck, adj
lourne9.
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Arrival of the Japanese Embassy.

New YORK May l0.-The United States
steam frigate Roanoke, forty -tour guns, Cap
tain VIM. II. Gardner, commanding, bear
ing the flag of Flag Officer William j. Nc
Quincy, Commander-inChief of the Home
and Gulf Squadron, having on board the
japanese Embassy, arrived and anchored in
side of Sandy Hook last night at o'clock.
Dispatches were taken on board from the
Secretary of the Navy, ordering the flag Off
Ger to proceed to Hampton Roads, and not
enter this port.
This morning she hove her anchors and
steamed Southwark for Hampton Roads,
She will likely land her distinguished visitors
at Washington during Saturday next.
The Embassy at present consists of seven
ty-one persons twenty officials and titty-one
servants. The whole number on starting
was seventy-two; but one of the servants was
taken sick at San Francisco and sent on
board the Candimarruh, the japanese man-of
war, to be sent home.
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The increased vote Of Bell on this ballot,
awakened great enthusiasm, and each Access
sorry vote was nailed with cheers.
When New York was called, Mr.. Jas. W.
Gerard arose and asked permission to tell
who he was. Amid cries of go on" he said
that ten years ago, at Castle Garden, when
storms threatened the country. he threw Oft
his coat and swore he would see the Wing
party shattered into a thousand fragments
before he would follow the lead of an Adolf
ZIONIST He had kept the oath. lie took his
stand amid curses and threats on the part OF
the enemies Of the South, but as he feared
neither man or devil, he maintained his post
and continued to battle for the South, though
no politician, and Northern man with
Northern principles. lie thanked God that
New York city, his native place, had main
tanned the Fugitive Slave law.
He continued at some length in humor-
Gus and patriotic strain, alternately convuls-
inc the entire audience and Convention with
laughter and cheers, closing by saying that
he was plain JAS w. Gerard--never was in
Congress or held any office, but was plain
man, who came here in defence Of the rights
of both the North and the South. The peo-
pie this Convention represented, must break
the back of Black Republcanism, or Wm. II.
Seward would be the next President.
lie then cast the vote OF the State of New
York as above given, for Houston, Bell and
Crittenden, when WAS greeted with loud
cheers. If Houston was the nominee, he
said they would paint him on their banners,
Just as killing an Indian and then eating
him, which would catch the votes OF those
who followed where excitement leads. New
York. he said wanted Southern democrat,
which expression was saluted with loud his
SEES. and calls for the vote to proceed.
When Ohio was called, Mr.. Pendleton, in
casting the vote, said Ohio vas not prepared
t, endorse New York's wishes, as they wan
ted a Southern man, and a Southern Wing.
This was hailed with loud applause.
PENNSYLVANIA being called, Hon. John S.
Littel desired u remind the gentlemen from
New York and Ohio that they were not here
to choose either Wing or a Democrat, but
a man who could save the Union.
Mr.. Gerard responded that when he refer
red to Sam. Houston as a Democrat. he did
no, speak of or refer 10 him as a Democrat
of the L1cofoco school, but as a genu ne Ma
tional Democrat.
MIR. 4. Barring Norton, of Texas in cast
ing her vote, expressed his regret to hear
delegates endeavor to make this either
Whig or Democratic body. He came here
as Union man, without reference to old
parties, and hoped to see all delegates actua-
ed by IL similar feeling.
He was astonished and grieved to hear
delegates advert to the old political associ-
atoms. He was follower of Clay in his
time but if this was a convention to reor-
ganize the defunct Wing party, he could
not endorse its action. He then proceeded to
pay glowing tribute to Houston, being in
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Injunction Granted.

CLEVELAND, May Gin the L. S. Dis
trict Court yesterday, in the case of kimber-
ly against Weaver and others, perpetual
injunction was granted az ainst the deten-
dants, producing the Octoroon, together with
$1,000 and costs.
Miss Kimberly has brought suit against
Mrs. Barrow, W. Clark, Washington and
others, and the proceedings for an injunction
will take place before Judge Curtis at Bos-
ton.
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terrupted by frequent calls to order, and de-
mands that the voting proceed.
When the bal!oting had reached Virginia,
Mr.. Bell being already within one vote of q
nomination, great anxiety was manifested
to hear her vote announced, and amid the
excitement, her delegates asked a short time
to consult. la a few moments her vote was
announced-or in part announced-for as
soon as it was ascertained that Bell had re-
ceved Is votes, thus securing his nomina-
ton, the cheers were deafening, and were
prolonged for some time, ere her full vote
could be announced.
Mississippi here changed her vote to Bell,
amid great excitement.
Massachusetts also changed her vote to
Bell.
North Carolina did the same.
The two votes given to Bolts from Virginia
on this ballot, were also changed to MIR. Bell.
The same course was then pursued sue
cessvely by the delegations froom New Jer-
sey, Ohio Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Con-
neticut, Pennsylvania, Arkansas.
The half vote from Maryland was also
changed to Bell, and several delegates from
New York did the same thing, when the
President suggested that the New York del
egation consult and save time.
Hon Erastus Brooks, of that delegation,
expressed the hope that the entire delegation
would change its vote to Bell. lie was
greeted with much applause, and calls from
some of his delegation that they would not
have their votes changed.
The vote of Georgia being ten, had been
cast for Graham, nine of them were changed
to Bell.
These announcements were severally hail
ed with cheer upon cheer, each change be-
ing made with spirited remarks by the sew
eral chairmen of the delegations, the dele
gates becoming SO far inspired with enthu-
siasm that almost the entire bod was on
their feet, waving their hats and cheering
with all their power.
The President here stated he was about
to perform the proudest act of his life-to
propose that John Bell, of Tennessee, be
now declared unanimously the nominee of
the Convention. lie would therefore call
upon the Convention to vote directly upon
this suggestion.
He called for the yeas, when there was
loud and prolonged responsive shout
Without calling for negative response,
though several delegates called for it, he
pronounced him the unanimous nominee Of
this Convention.
Hon. G. A. Henry, of Tennessee, was
then called for, and returned thanks on the
part of his State, that one of her sons had
been chosen standard bearer Of the Union
party.
On motion of Mr.. Henry, of Tennessee,
seconded by Mr.. Brooks, of New York,
Hon. EDWARD EVERETT, of Massachu-
sets, was nominated for Vice President, by
reclamation.
The nomination was received with shouts
Of applause.
Gentlemen from different parts of the
Union addressed the Convention in eloquent
speeches, which were received with great
enthusiasm.
After the appointment of National Com
mttee, the Convention adjourned.
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BALTIMORE Cattle Market, May 10.

BEEF CArrLE.--The offerings at the scales to-day
reached go head, of which number 100 were dri-
ven to Philadelphia, % to Washington, 81 were
left over unsold, and the balance were taken by
Baltimore butchers ut prices ranging from 81 90
to Sj2j. Average price 500. The market clo-
sed dull, with a declining tendency.
Hocs.-Sues are making at from S7.25@SS
q 100 lbs.
SugEp.-Sales from $3.50 to $3.50 = leo lbs.
gross Market dull.
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Coal Trade.

For the week ending May 5th, 6,6l9.03 tons of
coal were shipped over the Georges Greek Rail
road.
For the week ending same date 4,2I2.O6 tons
were shipped over the Cumberland and Pennsyl
vxna Railroad.
Total shipments from the entire region for tho
week, 10 ,S9l.o9.
Total shipment for the year from the entire re-
zion l2j, 2il .O6 tons.
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Eira in 0sWe2o.

OswEGo, May GA fire at o'clock this
morning, destroyed three dwellings, and
most of their contents. The princip pal two
were owned by C. B. Redfeld, of Albany.
His loss is about $1,000; insured $4,000, in
Alb my. Mrs. Grant, boarding house keep
er, and lawyer Perry and other occupants,
lost all no insurance. Captain Hunter is
insured for $500.
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81 6St 9! q 2S % 3 % 7 l

While the above ballot was being Ia
ken, the name of each of the gentlemen
voted for was hailed with loud applause by
both the Convention and pectators-most
especially was this the case when the name
of Everett, Houston, and Crittenden were
announced:
There were 254 votes cast, and there being
no ane having Il mnjority-l2S Notes.-The
Convention proceeded to another ballot, as
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Loss of Ship Robert Stewart.

WILMINGTON, n. c., May l0.-Six of the
crew -four black and two white) of the ship
Robert Stewart, bound to Liverpool from
Mobile, were rescued from raft in latitude
$40 longitude 7l-45, on the lst inst.
by the barque Western Sea, and brought to
this port. One other person, supposed to be
the mate, was picked up by another vessel.
Thirty lives lost. The ship sunk on the Goth
ult., with cargo of 3,l0O bales Of cotton.
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Renorted Massacre Discredited.

LEAvESwoRru. May S.-The report from
Denver City in regard to the massacre of
Green & RusseI's party on Sandy Hill fork,
is not credited in this city. Russell's party,
which consis. ed of thirty-four men, were
well armed and provisioned.
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Election in Archison, K. T.

ATcuIsoS, May 8.-The Charter Election
came off yesterday, resulting in the com
plete triumph of the Democracy. Mr.. Fair
child was chosen Mayor; Mr.. Weightman,
Recorder; Mr.. Adams, Treasurer, and Mr..
Howell Engineer
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COM NJ ERCIA L.
Alexandria Fish Market, May 10.

Up to ; O'Clock to day, there had arrived up
about 100000 Herring, aud 5000 Shad. Prices
for Herring ara shade lower. Sales at S5.oV@,
ST. IS "A thousand. Sales of Shad at Sl4@Sl5 q
hundred, yesterdays prices.
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AUCTION SALES.

BY JOHN T. CONGRATULATIONS
GALE CnNTIN UED.-To afford an opportuni-
y ty to deliver the goods sold Wednesday,
9th and 10th inst, will have no sale at my resi-
dence, on Friday, this date. Purchasers will
please call for their bills.
ON SATURDAY MORNING, 18th inst, at 0
o'clock, the sale will be resumed, at which time
will be disposed of to the highest bidder, the
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Terms cash. f. BERRY, King street,
NV 11-2t adjoining French's Book Store.
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Return of Delegates from Charleston.

CLEVELAND, May 9.-On the return yes
terday Of Messrs. Payne and Gray, dele
gates to Charleston, u large and enthusiastic
meeting of the Douglas Democrats was held,
and salute Of 100 guns was fired as vel
come
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The Markets.

BALTIMORE, May l0.-Flour is quiet. Wheat is
steady; white 1000 Use; red 1850 l45c. Corn IS
dull. Provisions firm. Whiskey is quiet.
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a L M A N A C
1860.
n A Z IN Z lis 7 /.

pUKT OF aLENANDRIA--MAI 10.
ARRIVED.
Schr Statesman, Mott, New York, merchandise
to 5. Shinn
SAILED.
Schr. Jacob Raymond, Handy, Boston, by d.
3. Smith.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Potomac, Watson, spoke at 10, a. M,
9th inst, % miles north of Chingoteague, snip
Luna, from Liverpool, for this port
Schr. Gilbert Green, Weaver, from this port, for
Providence arrived AT Stonington, Sth inst.
Schr. Minnesota, Baker, hence ut New Bedford,
1tb inst.
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New YORK, May i0.-Flour is firm and IN
changed. Wheat firm; red Western l3Oc. Corn
firm mixed 7S@7S!c.; white sec Pork is stea-
DIV. Whiskey firm at Csc. VI. is 81; Mo- 6's safe
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Seizure Of an Alleged SLAYER.

BosToS, May 9.-The brig NJ. W. Dodge,
from Sierra Leone, March 18th, reports that
the brig George w. Jones, of Salem, was
seized on the 18th of February on Rio Pan
go River, by the British frigate Arrogant, as
SLAYER. She was half loaded with hides
and ground nuts. Her papers were shown
the Lieutenant Selling her, who pronounced
them fraudulent The British Commodore
sent the brig back after seeing her papers.
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~ SIDNEY +. CHAPMAN.-This most es-
Unable gentleman, for many years highly re-
sp.cted and enlightened Magistrate of Fauquer
County, will be supported by his friends and &C
quaintanccs in the Fourth Ward, on the Fourth
Thursday in this month. Being at leisure, if elec.
ted. he will doubtless accept and discharge the
duties of the Office.
NV q-ao3t% MANY VOTERS.
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BY Il. NJ. Observation-Disclosures
SALE THIS DAY.

WILL BE sold, on Friday the llh instant, at
w the dwelling. King street, one door west
of Washington, variety of HOUSEHOLD and
KITCHEN FURNITURE, consisting of Tables,
Chairs, Carpets, Lounges, Stoves, Crockery, &C.,
DC. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock. Terms cash.
my 9-3t T. NJ. MCCORMICK, Auct.
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WANTED.
1O0O CEDAR POSTS, ten feet in length,
lUUU and not less than six inches in diameter
at the small end. The Posts to be delivered either
on the Wharf at Alexandria, or on the grounds
of the Society as the party furnishing may prefer
JOHN 4. WASHINGTON, President
Pot, Piedmont and Valley Agricultural Society
ray 5-2W
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SALE.-Mr. VIM. ?. Quisenberry has sold
his three story brick dwelling, situated on
Prince, between Fairfax and Water streets,
to Mr. Alexander Murray. of this city, for
three thousand dollars.
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MEMnR MA.

ES.- N0TICE.-Thcrc will be Il meeting Of
the WING AND AMERICAN PARTY, on FRI
DAY EVENING next, at the Lancastcrian School
Room. ut 5 o'clock, for the purpose of nominating
Magistrates for the 18th District.
nv lO-2t FOURTH WARD.
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EASTERN UERRINGS.-l00 bbIs. No. /
ia Eastern Picked Herring, for sale by
my 10 WHEAT & BRO,
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CODA WATER AND HOCK-If you wan'
y something nice and rcfr Shing in the way Of
a glass Of pure SODA WATER, call AT the Drug
Store of MILBURN Il BRO, where it can be hal
Favored with all the varieties of Fruit Syrups, or
with one of the very popular Hook Syrup, (prc-
pared from very superior quality of Hook Wine
my
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Herald states that the break at dam No. i,
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal has been closed.
and that the canal is now in fine navlgablc
order, more than one hundred boats hay
ing been passed down within the last day or
two.
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NOMINATION OF
HON. JOHN BELL, OF TENNESSEE,
FOR PRESIDENT.
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Ky WHITE SULPHUR WAITE K From
the White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier county,
Fa.-Bottlcd at the Springs.
This Company having made great improve
nent in bo,tling, the transported water is now as
perfect as when taken from its source. Address
al orders to PURCELL, LADD i CO.,
General Agents for the United States
nv S-d2w" Richmond, Va.