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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

DIABoIICAL SCHEME OF ROBBERY AND MUIR
DER.-A young man i'll the employ OF X. ii.
Whtlcck 4 Son, az Richmond, knowing that
Mr.. Charles Whitlock lodged in his office,
and that he often had large sums of money
in his iron safe bargainei with a negro
man to rob the safe aud, if necessary, murder
Mr.. W. Finding that W. had deposited 5000
in his safe Il few evenings since, the young
man alluded to left the window blinds unias-
tened. At late hour that night, after arm
ing the negro with an axe, the two repaired
10 the Office to accomplish their murderouS
design. On trying the blind, and finding
that Mr. w had discovered its condition aad
fastened il, the clerk told the negro that they
would have to shed blood to get the money.
lie thcrcupon placed the negro at the door
armed with an axe, saying that he wonld
bring Mr.. W. out By throwing stone against
the house, when the negro was to kill him.
The white man was then to get the key.
open the safe, secure the money, and divide
it equally. The negro tonk the position as
signed him, but when the white man threw
the stone, the negro retreated, ran of and
told his oyerseer, who communicated the
facts to Mr.. Whitlock. The day after, Mr..
Whitl0cl,, in the presence of others, charged
his clerk with the conspiracy to murder; and
on his being confronted by the negro, he
confessed all, aud sued for pardon. Strange
as it may appear, Mr.. Whitiock forgave this
would lie murderer and robber, and lurned
him loose upon the world "unwhipt of JUS
tice - Richmond Di$patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

Letters from Washington state that siren
aous efforts are making by leading Demo-
cratic politicians, to bring about a .iHs'0" OF
the discordant elements, at the Convention
10 be held in Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

Liberia dates to the 4th Of April have been
received Difficulties between native tribes
in the vicinity of Liberia, have been adjust
ed A National Fair had been '.inaugura-
ted" Affairs generally are unchanged since
previous dates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

REV ALFRED GRlFFITu's SPEECH, AT THE
METHODIST GENERAL CoNFERENCE.-He said
that he would not discuss the question of slave
ry about which no new idea had been devel1p-
ed i'll tie last twenty years. His position in
regard to it was the same as that OF the
Church Discipline He referred to that pass
aye Of the report congratulating the church
upon its success in cmanci pating slaves. -
the credit Of this should be given to the bor-
der minister's lie feared that this conflict
about slavery would end in blood. The
Methodist Church was first tainted with anti
slavery doctrines in 1896, by Englishmen.-
May God rebuke this agitation. Cries OF
'Amen"( The South OF course repealed
these angry demonstrations against her in
stitutions. All of the Southern States, ex-
cept Delaware prohibited the manumission
of slaves. The Southern Methodist preach
crs did the best they could, but, because ne
groes were not emancipated by thousands, the
Northern brethren were about to exclude
them from the church. This is northern
Justice They tied our hands, and now
treat rs "a culprits and castigate lis as Sc
ycrclv as masters ever tortured slaves. That
IS what they call brotherly kindness. From
i'll to 1892 ali the Methodist ministers came
from Virginia, the North producing only
brethren. Southern ministers alone, in 1884,
gave the church its present type, while New
England's were still upon their sable plat
form, singing Aud Lang Syne.'
The minority. seemed to think the border
men so obruse that they could not see the
evil of slavery. He looked forward to the
time when the slave would be qualified to
enjoy liberty. There was no process so slow
as that OF emerging from barbarsm to clvill-
zaton Our fathers could not trust the ne
groeS during the revolution. Was ii so damn
ny IL sin to compel the slave to serve until a
favorable time should arrive to give them
freedom? Wesley knew nothing about slave
ry, except in its immediate connection with
the African slave trade, and his statement
that "slavcry was the sum of all vllanes"
referred to that. If he had spoken in re-
gard to slavery as it existed here, how could
ne have taken Shareholders into his church?
Was he an honeS5 man thus to bring slavery
into the church? The venerable speaker
Che Oldest member OF the body closed his
remarks by saying that never again would
they see his face in the general Conference
For fitty-tour years ne bad Iabored for the
prosperity Of the church. lie had never been
pace-seeker Or politician. lie thought the
union of church and State retarded Christi
anity more than anything else, and the do
ings of this body were looked upon as having
III influence upon the political action of the
country. In view of that fact he warned
them to take heed in their steps. II they
dragged the church into the mire of politics,
they must be responsible for the destructive
issue. If members could be legislated out of
the church, thcn the title of membershi p was
a muckery and deluSion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

1t is reported that the health of Pope Plus
X is much impaired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

e1O REWARD.-Strayed or stolen from me on
DlV Sunday night, the 9Th instant, a SORREL
MARE, between Il and Il hands high, gear mark
ed, white to the pastern joint the right fore foo
with shorter tail than usual, aud between seven
and eight years old. l will give the above re-
ward for the delivery Of the mare to me at Fiery
Run Mills Fauquier County, or . reasonable re.
ward for such information as will enable me 10
got her. DABNEY MALLORY.
Fauouier county nv 30-law3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
FAUeUIEh WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

TNuEsE SPRINGS, situate fifty miles west OF
L Washington city, will be opened on the 18th
OF June, asa tirsf-class Watering establishment.
The subscriber having become the purchaser,
will make every effort, with competent assistants,
TO rc-establisn their former high reputation. They
uay he reached in six hours from Baltimore, three
from Alexandria, and eight from Richmond, by
Railroad, with ABOUT miles of staging, over u
good turnpike.
Ratea-50c. per meal Sl.3O per day. 50 per
week: $50 per calender month and $40 for two
rnonths-chiIdrcn over and under II years, and
colored servants half price-=white servants three
jourths-hors~s sue. per day. Address subscriber,
'Warrcnton Springs
ROBERT HUDGIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

Whilst the Pacific Railroad bill was under
discussion in the House of Representatives, on
.,.onday, Mr.. Smith, Of Va, gave MS reasons
;or opposing the first section. He said the
nemes of certain persons, scattered all over
the country, had been inserted as corpora
tors. The use of their names, without their
consent. was to command the influence of
this House He said these corporators would
sell out making good thing Of the specu-
Iation He desired the books to be opened,
% that those who wish TO subscribe to stock,
mag not be choked off by the action of Con-
sress. Afterwards. Mr. Smith again adj
dressed the House in favor Of an amend
ment offered by Mr.. Reagan, that the per-
sons named as trustees shall, within three
months from the passage Of this act, meet
to determine the amount of private capital
necessary TO omplete the road, to open books
OF subscription, and limiting the amounts to
be subscribed The amendment was agreed
tu--yeas 90; nays 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The Delaware seceders from the Charles
ton Convention, have been sustained by a
large Democratic meeting. held on the 18th,
at New Castle. Messrs. Bayard and White
ley "ppeared, and gave an account of their
stewardship at Charleston. After an excl
ting discussion Of more than four hours. the
meeting sustained their action. The County
Convention also held its session, and instruc-
ted Messrs. Bayard and Whiteley to resume
tn cir seats in the Baltimore Convention, pro-
viued in their opinion the nationality of the
Convention should be restored by the action
of 6 sufficient portion of the regular delega-
.ons from the seeding Democratic States.
There was only one negative vote in the
Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

Should Mr. Douglas be nominated for
President, the arsenal from which his oppo-
nents will take the principal weapons Of
political attack upon him, will be the speech
es Of Democratic Senator'S, and the letters of
Democratic politicians. Democratic author
ity will be used against Democratic nomi-
nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

By the Simultaneous arrival of the steam
ers Palestine and Arabia, the latter bringing
dates to Goth, we have intelligence of impor-
tant and stirring movements in Italy. The
principal items of interest brought by both
these arrivals, were published in yesterday S
Gazette. 1t is evident that important events
are about taking place in Italy, which may
result in the overthrow of the Neap0litan
dynasty, and the accomplishment Of another
sep toward the union of Italy in one king
dom. The King Of Naples is reported to
have concluded treaty, offensive and de-
fensive, with Austria and the deposed ltal-
len princes, but Austria, the only formida-
bic party to the compact, is financially in
no condition to make war, even ii her inter
.erence would not be the signal for the reap
pearance of France in the field.
Among the minor items of news, is the
announcement that lleenan and Sayers had
settled the Championship question on AMIGA,
bic terms. Sayers agrees to quit the ring,
but is to keep the belt on the condition OF
presenting Heenan with one like it. s.,
says the Baltimore American, whilst we are
likely to have war in earnest and for high
purpose, in Italy, there is to be peace among
the bruisers.
The Liverpool Cotton market, on the 10Th
closed steady, and prices unchanged. Bread
otufs were steady and unchanged, though
wheat was "buoyant"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The Washington States and Union con-
;inues vigorous war against the Seceders,
and publishes many articles to show that Mr..
Douglas must, and ought to be, tie man for
nomination on the part of the Democracy
it hardly considers the "itraS of the Cotton
States" as belonging to the Democracy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

singular PRESERv The late En-
glisn papers tell story of remarkable
character to the following effect. In one Of
the interior towns of England. two gentle
men TN an exploring expedition, were peer
inc down "a well said 10 be a hundred feet
deep, when one Of them distinguished the
voice Of a child in distress. After satisfying
themselves that there was indeed some one
in the well, they procured aid, AID Il boy,
stimulated ny the promise OF Il handsome re-
ward, consented t. descend, aad WIS low
cred 10 the bottom. He fnund there living
child Of few months old, who was brought to
the surface, and found not to be seriously
injured, though nearly furnished for want Of
food. \ young woman of the neighborhood
is suspected of having lowered this child by
cord to the bottom Of the well and left it
there to perish. 1t is thought that it had
been there for nearly two days when it was
discovered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

THE CovUDE lNyESTIGATIoN.-Sen Ben
iamn appeared before the Covode Commit.
tee on Saturday, and was examined at great
length in regard to the Sioo contract on the
Tehuantepec route referred to by Elwood
Fisher in his testimony. Senator Benjamin
is said to have reiuted all the charges made
BY Mr.. Fisher.
Patrick Larerty was before the same com,
mittce He is boss carpenter i'll the philA.
eIphia Navy Yard, and testified that sub
criptionS OF from Gne hundred dollars down
to smaller sums, were c0erced from the sub,
ordinate officers in the yard, in 1889. TO car,
~ on the election in favor of Collector
Bakers ticket Because he would not sub
cribe and vote the ticket, he was removed
he never knew such a practice under any
other administration.
John G. Dnnn, clerk in the Philadelphia
Post Office testified that he was removed for
the same reasons.
X is in evidence before the Covode Com
mittee that these abuses have been reported
to the several heads Of the departments By
District Attorney Van Dyke. The Repub-
lican members Of the Committee will make
the most Of the fact, in their report that Mr..
Van Dyke, who made the report, is removed
from Office, while the men against VIII m the
complaints were made, are retained in ulce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

The Mobile Register, one Of the ableSt and
staunchest supporters of Douglas, in the
South, tells the Seceders from Charleston,
that, ''if they &c to Baltimore they will find
the gristle of the Charleston majority har-
dened into Baltimore bone: they will not
yield an inch. Besides, if, they do 90 to
Baltimore they will get rebuff. They will
not be admitted TO make another effort to
GOV: discord in the Convention and to defeat
thu will of the people. Sound National del
egations from all the seeding States, save
perhaps, Mississippi, will be there 10 claim
their seats" Under these circumstances,
what are the Seceders to debut TO make Il
separate nomination?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

PoL1TIcAL ITEMs-All the political in
triguers of the North, are busily at work
now, pulling the wires" Simon Cameron,
of Pa, is making virtue of necessity
mplimenting Seward. but endorsing and
sustaining Lincoln. Birds of feather" &c.
An Illinois paper bias a witty thing
which the Democrats themselves will laugh
at. 1t says, "the Democratic party was
sired by Thomas Jefferson, and dam n)ed
by Stephen A. Douglas.
"Canes from Abe Lincoln's rails-the
Identical rails which he split"-are now the
fashion at the North.
The quarrel between Greeley, Seward,
Weed Raymond, and the other New York
politicians of that stamp must be highly edi-
flying TO their "hrethren in the faith"
The extinction Of the American" party,
has sent all of the anti-slayery portion of
that party at the North, into the Republican
ranks and all the Conservative portion TO
the support of Wing candidates, Bell and
Everett
There is considerable Hacking in the
traces" at the North, in the Republican
ranks but soothing words, and if necessary,
the whip will bring the refractory into sub
leCtlOn DelDfc Tic IIcSIueulldl clCCtiOi.
Covode will have to hurry up with his
investigation, or Congress wall adjourn be-
fore his Committee gets through. Let the
people have the testimony clearly taken, pro
and con.
The "Rcpublican" members of Congress,
angry with the police of Washington for
not arresting some people who threw stones
at one of their meetings, seem disposed to
deny the usual appropriations for the city:
As their last meeting, however, was suffered
to go off peaceably, possibly they may re-
lent.
The recent speeches of Senators Davis,
Benjamin, Toombs, and Wigfall, and the
letters of Senator Clay, and Mr.. Slidell,
seem to separate them and their friends, at
least, tetoiaIiy from Mr.. Douglas \ "coali-
ton" between them and Douglas friends,
after what they have said, would be as dlsas-
North and Mr.. Fox.
The Seccde!s from Charleston assert, and
certainly with apparent force, that the reso-
lutions of Mr. Davis, recently passed by the
Senate, being taken as the groundwork of
Democratic faith, their position is impregna
bic, and the Baltimore adjourned Conven-
ton must succumb, or be considered heretl-
cal.
Douglas and Pugh, in the Senate, are in
;he attitude, undoubtedly, whether they in
tend it or not, or standing out against the
whole Democratic party The question is,
shall Douglas and Pugh prevail against the
Democracy? The probability is, they will.
Guthrie und Seymour, are said to be the
candidates to be pressed in Baltimore in case
Douglas is throw overheard, or a fusion is
effected by which he can be ,ScWardized. 1t
is not thought such a ticket would please
the South, ut least.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
puEIISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLY BY
EDGAR SN0WDEE.


WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 50, 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

EOR HOUSE-CLEANING-W Window and seruo
l. Brushes, White Wash, Paint and pus'
Brushes, Step Ladders, Clothes Horses, cio1n.'
Lines, Carpet Tacks with feathers ana WHOM
Tack Drawers, Tack Hammers, Carpet e,Ie.' nns'
Brooms, Buckets Tub, Floor Mops, Feather p gus
tsrs, for sale by lmy q JOHN odDAN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30

A CONFIDENCE WoMAH.-The Troy IN.
" Arena, says: "Miss Abby Goddard, a
we'll known female, formerly Character
in this community, was arrested in Roxbury,
Mass, on 4 requsition of Gov Morgan, and
brought to this city, where she was lodged in
Jail. Miss Goddard's career is a somewhat
remarkable one. Possessed of fine intellec-
tural characteristics, she became an author.
ess of some celebrity, contributing to sever
al magazines and newspapers, and publish
ing two or three volumes herself, among
which were the Trojan Sketch Book" and
"Gleanings." She was also at one time a
large contributor to the local press of this
city, over the signature of Kate. She kept
female seminary in this city, and was high
y successful as Il teacher, having at one time
several assistants, and hosts OF friends. But
Kate" got into speculations, bought brick
houses. kept bank account, rot notes dis
counted. became short" borrowed. Skinned
and tinanciered, and eventually passed
through all the stages of the bold and dash
ing operator, from grave to gay, from live
ly to severe" Many stald and respectable
citizens endorsed her paper, or loaned their
names for thousands, but the pay day, more
certain than death or taxes ut length
came, and with it ruin for the intellectual
and brilliant Kate" 1t is aycrred that
in her career here she not only swindled but
forged. How this may be we cannot tell,
but certain it is she has never been arrested
and brought to this city, for changing the
amount of note for $50 to 81 800, which
was given by Il Mrs Wetmore, which note
was discounted by one of our city banks,
"Kate" obtaining the money upon it. Same
months since Miss Goddard was up before
the. Boston courts on a criminal charge, (ob-
tanning money under false pretenses, we be-
lieye,) and passed through the fiery ordeal
Of .iurles and courts in that city. Her trial
excited considerable attention here, especial
iy among those who acknowled ged them,
selves as her victims. She is now in Jail in
this city, and it is quite likely her trial will
cngross large degree of public interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-30
The Methodlst General Conference.

Utica Ticqrolh.
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tee on the subject.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
THIRTY-SIXTB CONGHR0S.
FTn97 oEsaON.

Senate.
wAsHISoroS, Jan. II, 1850
communication was received from the seretary
THE LIABILITIES OF supowSERs
sr suxxHR, (rep.) Of Mas. introduced bill supple
ry TO the act Of 1851 relative to the liabilities Of
lpowners Referred.
RnRr FOR THs WIDOW or GEN. SMITH.
xr Cannon, Nep) or Pa introduced bill for the re-
! 4 the widow Of G~peral Pcreifer r. Smith.
RAILROAD PRIVILEGES.
r. MASON, (dem Of Va, introduced memorial Of the
rapdra and Washington Rsiiroad Company, for leave
ring their road across the Long Briogc and connect
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
REGULATING rHR CIRCULATION OF Rank srua
h. sImx1I, (dem n In from the Select Committee,
ored back the bill 70 prohibit the circulation In the
xscs Of Columbia OF bills Guder twenty dollars, with
Recommendation that IL paes.
rHR STATUS ~ SOUTHERN slAvsa
. Bzowy, (dem-, OF Niss., corrected statement OF
resrks on the % Of Jsansry, which represented him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
Arr,val or,hr N~,v yorh.

The Bremen steamship Neg York, Captain Won
Santen from Bremen the 10Th Southampton tho
18th u reached this port yesterday morning. BY way Of
Halifax.
She has brought hundred and twenty passen
gers.
The New York experienced heavy westerly gales tho
entire voyage the Banks and the 6th OF January
los, both her life boats by heavy sea- which Also
caused much damage ON her deck.
She put into Hanfax the l4h inst for supply Of
COAL and sailed next Gay for New York
The by the Nee York has been anticipated by her
own report teleg' apbed Halifax. Later AAvces
have been had by the arrival Of the Hungarian the Euro
Do and the Jura.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
Hoard OF Ten Governors.

The u.s. ual weekly meeting sf the Board Of Almshouse
Governors took place yesterday ay-rresident Pnkney In
The chair.
From the statistics Of the week, which read, 10
appeared that the number In the institutions at present B
s$i2-an increase Of le4 since the last meeting, the
number admitted during that time being 1884, and those
discharged, died, &c numbering ,iss.
The following standing committees Tor the year wer0
announced -
Csmmiaee sn acknowledgements Smith, Townsend
ObrmisSe on Bellevue Hosplol--Governors Breuning-
hansen, yBch and Gunther.
Commidse Ciy Csmaoy- Governors Gunther, Oliver
COm~sase on Csy P,sso~s-Governors VIM. T. Pinknsy,
eSwmsaee On Co,ored Home ond Co,orsd Orphan Ay-
hm-Governors Dugro, Oliver and Townsend.
Comuatee Of Covrasce-Governors 0,ver, Lynch and
Commiase on F,ris-0overnors Lynch snd Bupo.
Committee on Island and S~atlpos Ro.psal-0svernors
Gunther, Lynch and VIM. Pinkney.
Cbu1mitee Lun0itc AsvJapn-GogeYnor Wm. T. Pink
pey, BrepipEhausen and Maloney.
CS1mSaee on Ous- Door Poov-Govexnors Breunnshau-
& cSnmes % n M Peassssay- Dusro, Towns.
DS SO..ss. NM .. Ra.daps hssnd-oovernors Oliver, d.
gro and W T. PDkney.
Commiaes on Salayss-Govcrnors Townsend, Smith and
C0wwstee N Soyss-Govsrnors smith, Lynch aaa
Oliver
C,mmsaes on wcaAoSss-Governors Townsend, Oliver
Commi0,s on Suppltes- Governors Maloney, W. r. Pink
Dey and Heunine haasen.
tsmm,aee IN Enanos-Governors Lynch, Oliver snd
Gunther.
The fortnishsy acquisitions read, slightly amend.
cd and approved
communication was received nom the Governor Of
tho Auehoose stating thai he bad sent hundred
inmates 0 that Institution 70 the workhouse, but the WA
den Of The wokhouse refused W receive them He stated
that th taken becsuse Of the crowded sAe
of the Alnshousc The subject referred 70 the
mittee on thoae institutions
A bill Of sea- for bricks used In building tho lsiand
nv n !
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
Dssastrous Fire In Philadelphia.

FHLADKITHIA JAn ", IJoO
Early this morning fire broke in I've story brick
building IN the OF No. f6 Chestnut street. occupied
factory by T. II. Peters Il Co. n,anufactu-
Of fancy articles and ex.oBded brownstOne
main building on Chestnut street 10th buildings with
their contspis almost entirely destroyed The
ding properties were saved from serious damage.
The loss Of Peters Co is aoont so $50, but covered
by insurance. The bulldogs owned by Joseph Nstt
whose oss is SIS go, also covered by insurance W.
Cariyl l. Co, manufacturers Of siver plated ware,
had their stock damaged by saier to the extent Of
5000 Warren Askey Merrill gas dte,s lose 81, 600.
Several others suffer sight loss by the water The enrre
ots is between $76 coo and oS00o0 aud ,sty
ed hY insnInnce.