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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29
Defamation of Senator Fitzpatrick.

WASHINGTON, June 25, lS60.-GESrLE-
MEN:-Your letter of to-day informing me
that "have been unanimously nominated
by the National Convention Of the democratic
party which met at Charleston on the Odd
day of April last and adjourned TO meet at
Baltimore on the 18th day of June, as their
candidate for the Office Of Vice President"
was duly received.
Acknowledging with the liveliest sensibili-
ty this distinguished mark of your confidence
and regard, it is with no ordinary feelings OF
regret that consideration, the recital Of which
| will not impose upon you. constraln me to
decline the nomination so tlatterlngly tender
ed. Ny designation as IL candidate for this
high position would have been more crafty
ing to me if it had proceeded from a united
democracy-united both a. to principles and
to men.
The distracting differences at present ex-
listing in the ranks oil the democratic party
were strikingly exemplifed both at Charles
ton and at Baltimore, and IN my humble
opinion, distinctly admonsh me that should
in no way contribute to these unfortunate
divisions.
The black republicans have tremendously
kdt lt'iSl III pi'Soi''" h'S'i ''1''
didates for the presidency and vice prcsiden-
cy. So have the Constitutional Union party,
Gas it is termed.) Each party is alread y ell.
gageI in the contest In the presence Of
such organizations we still unfortunately
exhibit divided camp. Whata melancholy
spectacle, Ii is calculated to cause every de
rnocratic citizen who cherishes the Consttu-
ton Of l,s country, to despond, il not 10 des-
pair Of the durability Of the Union.
DESTROYS az far as | am capable Of eyer
csing any influence, to remove every obstacle
which may prevent Il restoration o! the peace,
harmony, an! perfect concord OF that &!orl-
Gus old party to which | have been intleHibiv
devoted from early manhood party which
in ms deliberate opinion is the oni: real and
reliable ligamant which binds the South, the
North, The East, and the Vest together upon
constitutional principles--no alternative was
left To me but that which | have herein most
respectfully communicated 10 sou.
For the agreeable manner i'll which You
have conveyed to me the action o! the Con
vention, accept my sincere thanks. Very
truly yOnr friend and obedient servant.
B. FlTzpATRlCK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29
The Electoral Ticket.

The division of the Democratic party is
raising new trouble in those States III
which the electors Were appointed before the
division occurred In Pennsylvania, as we
learn from the Philadelphia Press,
The public mind is considerably asatated
as to what course the gentlemen named Tor
electors on the Democratic ticket i'll Penn
svlvania will take in the event OF their cleo
ton in November next. ". II. " elsh, esq,
Chairman of the Democratic State Central
Committee, according to the usages of the
partv, will, we understand, address circular
letters to each of the electors to ascertain
their preference on the Presidential qucs-
ton. 1t is supposed that a majority will de-
clare their determination to vote for Doug.
las, but the Disunionsts express the belief
that they will be able TO control the college"
In Maryland, pretty much the same state
of facts exist The ma ority of the electoral
ticket probably favor Breckenridge, whilst
the party is perhaps equally divided Tor
Douglas and Breckenridge. In some quarters
it is proposed that the same electors shall be
voted for, with the different nominations at
the head of the ticket, and that the electors
shall vote for that candidate whose friends
poll the strongest vote. Such course would
be a confession that the division OF the party
was one of men and not Of principle, and
would disgust the honest portion Of the No-
ters.-BuH. inner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

AT the County Court Of Orange County on
Monday last, James l.. Robinson. Sheriff. re-
turned list of delinquents for the nonpay-
ment Of the county levy, for the year 1859,
amounting to 1862. John 5. Row, Depu-
" Sheriff, returned a list of deinquents, for
the same year, amounting to 797.6'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29
by insurance

A meeting Of citizens Of Warrenton, Eau
quier County, Va, was held on the 18th
inst, at which preliminary measures were
taken for the establishment Of Branch
Bank of one of the State Banks, to be loca-
ted in that place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

TREArIES.-It is understood that the trea-
ty negotiated with Spain for the settlement
,f claims aud differences between the United
States aud that Government, and submitted
to the Senate for its consent, failed In that
body yesterday. The treaty with the Jna-
req Government Of Mexico was, also, we un-
derstand, again considered, and again failed.
The e4tradition treaty with Switzerland,
and those of commerce and friendship with
Bolivia, Venezuela, Honduras, and Nlcara-
qua, have been approved. The Nicaragua
treaty was amended SO that the American
military force cannot be used without the
previous assent Of the United States Con
gress for the protection Of the transit and
other purposes. There was no marked con
test as 10 any Of these treaties, which were
ratified by nearly a tnani:aoiis Sote.-Nat.
LatetttgeAceT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

There are from GO to 70 visitors at the
Greenbrier White, Is at the Old Sweet II
at the Red Sweet, Is or 20 at the Red, and
from to 10 at the Salt Sulphur Springs.
All these watering places are making an
early start
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29
THE SEcEDERs' ENpoRsED-The Democ

THE SECEDERs' ENDoRsED.-The Democ-
racy succeeded in jamming Phoenix Hall,
last night 4 glorious time was anticipated,
and besides the firing of cannon, music was
brought into requisitiun, and the Opposition
party filled up the vacant spots, by way OF
making the assemblage wholly one in APP
pearance at least. Lewis L. Harvie, Esq,
was the first speaker introduced, and he
gave, in bis characteristic, honest, earnest,
and independent manner, the reasons why
he joined the ajority OF the Virginia dele
CATION in seeding, and succeeded in leaving
the impression that the northern men had
forced them to take such steps. through the
virtue Of political villiany, which they (the
northern mem had practiced. Upon the con-
clusion of Mr.. Haryie'S remarks, 3. B.
Vaughan, Esq, offered a resolution ratifying
the Breckenridge nomination and endorsing
the secession OF the delegates from the Pc
tcrshurg District. The resolution was car
ricd bv Il tremendous aye" Some two or
three voices responded no" The Hon. VIM.
L. Iancey, OF Alabama, next addressed the
meeting, in real Southern speech. In the
course OF bis remarks, he said that MIR. Sc
ward, OF Georgia, who spoke at Mechanics
Hail on Tuesday night had, he understood,
asserted that he (Mr. Yancey) desired the
election Of the Black Republican candidate
for the Presidency. If this was true, he pro-
nuunced Mr. Seward Il base calumniat0r.
The Hon. Bedford Brown, Of \. c., sue
ceeded Mr.. Iancey, in speech OF consldera-
bic power.--fster$jmy Express.
At ParkerSburg, Va, June Il, large
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

A fire occurred in Lynchburg on Wedues-
day morning about three o'clock, which res
ulted in the destruction of the tobacco iacto-
ny of Mr.. J. L. Brown. The house contain
ed large number of fixtures, all Of which
were destroyed. The building was also Il
total loss The losses, are nearly covered
by insurance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

The DEPARTURE or THE JAPANE$E.--lt Is
announced, on the authority OF the Naval
Commissioners, that the steam irlgate Nj
agara, which is to convey the Japanese Am
basSabors and suite to Niphon, is now quite
ready for sea. Immense packages OF lug
gage: marked in the japanese character, are
now being slowed away between the Mag
ara's decks, and the servants Of the Embassy
are hard at work packing up for the start
The Ambassadors will embark Tomorrow
and sail on Saturday, having accomplished
all the objects of their special mission. The
currency question, If nor definitely settled, has
been put in train SO that the greatest obstacle
in the way of Western intercourse with the
East NAV be considered as virtually done
away with 1t is stated, on what is SAID 10
be the best authority, that the japanese
Princes will leave our shores with the most
favorable impression of the country ana It's
people - Baltimore EGchan9e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

The war between the Douglas and Breckln-
ridge factions is fast and furious" The
Washiu &tun Constitution is strong against
Douglas: and it will be seen that the Presi-
dent does not hesitate 10 throw himself open
i against the Senator from Illinois. On
the other hand the friends Of Douglas are
open mouthed in their dcnunclations against
the course which has been pursued, and the
candidate arraycd i'll opositon to their la
yorltc They say that he T. has repeat
edly given thcln occasion to suppose that he
stood side by side with them upon their
i,yorite platform. In his speech at the Tip
pecanoe battle ground i'll 1856, and in
another at Lexington. kentucky, after his
election to the Vice Presidency, he unhesltu-
tingIy planted himself upon the Cincinnati
platform. with the Douglas Interpretation
j.yon the last mentioned occasion he clearly
and distinctly announced himself opposed to
Congressional Intervention with the subject
Of slavery il the territories"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

Lieutenant Col johnson Of the lst Cayal-
ry, was nominated TO- and Confirmed by the
Senate, prior to its adjournment, as Quarter
master General of the T. s. Army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

As Il puJ1irniur recommendation Of Gene
raj Lane. to the Southern people, for their
votes. it is remarked by the Richmond Wing
that when the 'lIomcStead Bill" recently
vetoed by the President, and 50 obnoxious
in the South, came up in the Senate, the
nominee on the Breckenridge ticket, for Vice
President, was so eager for the passage Of
the measure that he voted, by the side of the
whole Black Republican party to override
the Presidents veto, and force it upon the
country in spite of the constitutional inhlbl-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29


LANcLGy--FA1ErAX CouNTY.--LAHG>EY,
Va. 23.--DEAR News: Ourvencrablc Village
has been unusually stirred this week by the
Fair for the benefit Of Trinity on. E.l
Church. lately erected on Il commanding hill
in it's northern suburbs. This handsome
Church was Dedicated on Sunday week by
appropriate and interesting services by the
Rev. Thos. l. Ware, The members OF the
Church, South, have shown great zeal III get
ting it up and it is evident their cause is pro
crossing hopefully here, The Fair was well
attended aud PASSED off very pleasantly, and
S:;lJ was the net result Of its sales. On Thurs
day, the Potomac Light Infantry, Capt. llo!-
lingsworh, visited the fair and went through
the usual evoiutions with great credit 10 them
selves They are IL very clever set "i young
men, and compare quite iayorab!y with our
Company Of Rangers
The crops, especially the corn crop, in this
neiahhorhool are very HourishinE and prom.
i>e a great yield. We challenge the whole
world and Loudoun County to boot to beat
us.-faiIJar N@"@
BALTIMORE AND poroMAC RAlLHoAU.~Gn
the Goth instant at the contingencies Of
Messrs. Duyall and lglehart, in the City Of
Baltimore, the following gentlemen, viz ::
Me*srs. Oden Bowie, John s. SeIlman, VIM.
b. Bowie, ST., YIN. +. Dement,, and L. g.
". hall. who were chosen stockholders. on
the first Wednesday Of June, 1850, IN the
Town of Upper Marlborough, as Directors,
met, and organized by the election ol John
s. Selmcn as President pr" tsmP"r', John
&. Mitchell rs Secretary, and reelection ct
JOHN s. u!dd!ngs as Treasurer. Mir. ". }.
beali, declining Ia serve IL II director, on
notion. the dcclenaiun was accepted and
Mr. Samuel II. Berry was elected to I'LL the
vacancy.
PHrNrr GsoRGE's COUNTY, Mn.--'I'he To
baccp Committee appointed at meeting o!
Tobacco Planters held on the lSt instant, 10
visit Baltimore and inquire into the present
Warehouse system, and also the propriety
Of removing tho Warehouses form their pre-
sent locations. will meet nj Garnum's Hotel
on Tuesday morning, the ID OF July, for the
purpose Of carrying out the objects OF their
appointment.
We haze been requested "a state that His
Honor Judge Grain, will be in this place on
Monday the 9th Of July Tor the purpose Of
holding the Equity Court. Those interested
are requested to take notice.-PtaltcrS' 4dy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

John M. Brown, who was cut in the affray
with Lucien Fletcher, at Amherst Court
House, recently, is not expected to survive
The wound has mortified, and symptoms of
locked jaw are SO imminent that his physi-
clans have given up all hopes Of his living
Fletcher, who was shot by Brown, and
was reported mortally wounded, is recover
ing rapidly, being able to walk about.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-29

The long looked for Great Eastern" ar
rived at New York, yesterday. Her voyage
is an event in the history of Navigation
She has outlived the perils of the Atlantic,
and the prophecies that she would never
cross it. In the face of all the difficulties
which environ such an experiment, the first
step is always the one that costs; that step
has been taken-a step of 5000 miles-and
taken safely. Whether or not, the great
ship is destined to be all that sanguine hope
once laid out for her, may we'll be doubted.
But her voyage will do much to dissipate
the fears OF failure which have hitherto ac-
companied the experiment, and it may lead
to radical changes in ocean navigation.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03
State of Louisiana.

Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court.
Rachel Bardolet VS.. Heirs of Samuel Perry.
No. 1891.
. PURSUANT to an order to me addressed by
the Hon. the 9th District Court in and for the
State and parish aforesaid, /, the undersigned,
Sheriff, will offer at public sale, at the Court
House of this parish, in order to effect a partl-
ton between the heirs of Samuel Perry, on
Saturday, the LIST day Of Dec. 1850,
at ten o'clock A. NJ, the following tract ofLand,
to wit:
All that portion of section % of township 2,
ranges east, southeastern Land District of Lou
isiana, lying north Of a line run by ]. J. Knowl-
ton, commencing at the southeast corner Of said
section on the Mississippi river, and running
south S8a west until it strikes Old River at the
distance of9 and $4,000 chains from said start
ing point, and which line has been retraced by
A. J. Anselm, surveyor.
Terms and conditions of the sale:
Ten per cent. payable on the day of sale, the
balance in one and two years from day Of sale;
the purchaser to give his notes, with good secu-
rity, bearing 8 per cent. interest from date I'M
til paid.
SEVERN PORCHE, Sheriff.
October II, 1860.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03
The State of Louisiana.

Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court
Jean Bevin VS.. Pierre Sicard.-No. 1880.
BY virtue of, and to satisfy a writ off. ia. is
sued in the above entitled suit and to me direct
| ed by the Honorable the 9th District Court in and
for the parish and State aforesaid, tosatisfy plain
tiff demand and costs of suit, / have seized, and
will offer at public sale at the Court House on
Saturday, the lt day Of Dec, 1850, j..
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. all the right, title and inter-
est that the defendant has in and to the following
described PROPERTY. to wit (:
A tract of LAND, situated on the Chenal,
fronting two arpents on the said Chenal by
forty in depth, bounded on one side by the land
of D~esolive Lejeune, and on the other by that of
Hubert Patin, Sr.
Also, a negro woman, named ADELE, aged
about so years.
ERIN OF SALE.
Twelve months credit; the purchaser to fur
nish bond with good and approved security IN
solido, and bearing 8 per cent interest from day
of sale.
SEVERN roRCHEl Sheriff.
I October u. 1850.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENcE-HalMn Af.
tasfs.-It is reported that the French
army Of Rome will be augmented to
$4,000 men.
France is supplying Sardinia with a
large amount of arms and ammunition.
The semi.oficial organ, tile Coastitu.
honaa Of Paris, has an article complain
ing of Sardinia, and pointing to the pro.
priety Of a Congress to settle the present
difficulties.
A report was current that Garibaldi
was wounded at the battle of the Vol
turno.
A decree has been issued for ayote
on the 2Ist by universal suffrage as to
the Union Of Italy under Victor Eman-
The Sardinian Chamber Of Deputies
had approved OF the projected law for
annexation by 900 against s.
Count Cavour urged the nnion, and
said that he desired Rome for the CAPT
tai of Italy. He uttered a menace
agaist Austria, and denied that Russia
and Prussia had sent a protest to Turin
with that Of Austria.
The lights on the Austrian coast Of
the Adriatic have been reestablished.
La Presse says that ah Of the Great
except England had notified the
Cabinet at Tnrin that they will not recg-
sge the blockade Of Gacta.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03
E.

STATE @ LOuIsIANA-PARIsH OF POIyTE COUPEE.
To T. G. Davidson, S. Covas, r. Nash, Elmore 4
Jackson, T. D. Harper, John Slidell, John T.
Moore, sharkey Il Withers, Lauve & Mccall,
DR.. Gober, II. net, Blair d Calvelt, Mother
son. A. Laforest, NJ. Garwood, Estate Of II. J.
Richards, Madam F~ussilier, S. Norman, VIM.
Mock, and VIM, L. Neutrality-suspicious. of
] the First District:
VOU are hereby notified to repair and make
I your Roads and Levees to conform with the
Police Jury regulations, approved August s.
1860. Said work to be completed on or before
the 2Sth day of November next.
II. G. CALLAHAN,
November 8. 1850. Inspector LIST Dist.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03
State ofLOuisiana,

Parish Of Poiate (oupee, It'll Justice of Peats C"rt.
DR.. X. F. Hereford VS.. Fl. Ii. Vandersiice.
mo. 1861
DY VIRTUE Of and to satisfy a writ of ia
ID issued in the above entitled suit aud to me
directed by the Hon. It'll Justice ofthey vase'
Court in and for the parish and State aforesaid,
to satisfy plaintiff demand and costs Of suit, |
have seized and will offer at public sale, at the
Court House, N
Saturday, the Sd day Of Nor, 1860,
at IL o'clock a. H., all the right. title and inter
est that the defendant has in and to the following
described property to-wit:
One negro woman named Lucinda, aged 80
years.
Terms and conditions of the sale:
Cash, wiM Appraaseme"'.
SEVERN PORCHE, Shf
Pointe Coupee. Sept. 70, 1860.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03

One outburst of applause went up
from the multitude, and was repeated
over and over again, until the entire city
seemed to echo it back, as the Hon. VIM.
l.. Yancey came forward on the front OF
the platform. He stood there evidently
gratified, and we'll he might have been,
with the enthusiastic greeting from the
Democracy of the metropolis OF the
South.
1t was an impressive sight for the mo:
ment; there on that high and tl'ronged
platform stood this learned orator, who
has battled INCREASINGLY for our South.
ern rights and homes, a true and fear
less man in heart as well as IN looks,
surrounded by the Democracy OF New
Orleans who waited to him enthusiastic
words of welcome.
Mr.. Yancey, who, b~y-the-by, wore an
entire suit of homespun, after the sub
siding of the v~ociferous greeting, spoke
during a period of nearly two hours and
a half. I'VE publish his speech in a
supplement to-day.-ED. DEMOCRAT.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03
SALE OF PUBLIC WORK.

THE Parish Attorney will offer for sale to the
L lowest bidder,a the Court House of this par
ish, on.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1860,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the Public Work herein
after named. to wit:
The making Of a Levee on the land Of John
S. Scott.
Purchasers to furnish bond with good and SOL
vent security to the satifaetion of the President
of the Police Jury, in order to secure the faith
full performance Of said work in accordance with
the Police Regulations, under the superintend7
ance and to the satisfaction of the Inspector of
the District in which said work is to be made.
Said bond to be given on the day Of sale.
BY ord or of the President of the Police Jury.
A. BOUANCHAUD. Clerk.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-11-03

R~We had the qualification of being
present in New Orleans last Monday at
the reception of Mr.. Yancey, and OF
hearing his speech. That speech, which
we send to our subscribers to-day IN a
supplement, although tolerably we'll re-
ported, gives rather the substance OF
what Mr.. Yanecy said, than the very
words as they fell in u%nequalled elo-
quence from the lips of the orator OF the
South. We entreat our parishioners, OF
all parties, to read and re-read this elo-
queeut exposition Of Southern lights
this calm and unimpassioned statement
of Northern aggression-and then ask
themselves If a moment is to be lost in
petty party squabbles, when the men OF
this irrepressible conflict are already, if
not in the field, at least organized and
armed for the fight. The present is no
time for sentimentality. No matter who
is elected President, the South is bound
to rise in her might-for she is mighty,
though unconsciously so-and hurl back
threat for threat, and defiance for def
ance, to the insolcnt Abolitionists.
Mr.. Yancey appeared before his audi,
tory clad from head to foot in homespun,
an example which we hope to see
speedily followed by the citizens of the
South who can procure the material to
make them a suit. In every possible
way we must now endeavor to put in
practice the law of retaliation against
the North. Northern shoes, Northern
woolens-not worth wearing, blythe
way-every thing that we a procure
from Europe, must now be given up,
and a direct trade opened with those
countries which can supply the wants
which we are unwilling or unable to
supply ourselves. Considerable incon-
venicnce will at first be felt, and many
may feel disposed to murmur; but sure
", we Of the South are ready and dis
posed to make, not only petty sacrifices
such as those indicated above, but every
sacrifice, even that of life itself, in vim
dication Of our honor, our rights, and
our property. Mr.. Yancey stated that
Douglas would not get a single electoral
vote. Mr.. Bell will get very few, if any.
The conflict is then between Brcckin-
ridge and Lincoln.
And now a word to the voters of
Pointe Coupee. Let nothing prevent
them from appearing at the polls at an
early hour. Never before in our history
have such important issues been sub.
mitted to the decision of the people.
We have yet a chance of electing Breck.
inridge. We are certain that we will
carry Louisiana by all overwhelming
vote. Let Pointe Coupee maintain her
ancient reputation, and by an immense
majority proclaim to her sister parishes
the sincerity of her convictions.