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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11
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Senator Hunter said in his recent speech
that he had a. abiding confidence, that the
elements would unite to pre-
serve the Union" lie went further-"he
did not dispair" lie added, "of the Union,
but said that the Republicans succeeded
and refused to administer the government
according to the Constitution. the South
would not hesitate moment TO take care Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

Is it not rather the duty of patriots, every
where, 10 endeavor to calm excitement in the
public mind, on sectional questions, than to
infame mems passions? This would not
prevent the friends of the Constitution and
the Union, from being firm and determined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

Changes, and removals, and new appoint
ments are going on among the clerks, mes
ssngsrs. and other employees in the Capitol
Ito suit the views and wishes Of the newly
elected officers of the House Of Representa-
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BROWNING, MOORE & CO.,
FOR THE SALE OF NEGROES

Will give their undivided attention 70 the sale
Of Negroes. gaiy- Office on franklin, few doors
below Wall street
REFERS Too. J. Browning. late Of Kappa
hammock county: T. c. Moore. Of the late firm of
Harris 4 Moore; J. 7. Voolfolk, Of Orange coun-
ty; =. S. Dawson, Nelson county.
Richmond, feb colin
NTILCoX 4 GIBBS SEWING MACHINE.
W -lu>t received, another Of those elegant
Machines, 70 which the sttcutlon Of Toe Ladies' Il
respectfully solicted Prices $50 aud $50. For
IAls ~ [fsS VI ., s. BERRY, 70 Mns-Gt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

We have received the frst Number of Cas-
sells Illustrated Family Bible, published in
New York, at Is cents per number. When
the numbers are concluded, they will make
very beautiful edition of the Bible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The New York Herald abuses in round
terms the Clerk Of the House Of Representa-
lives, and the House, Tor the majority Of it,
in like manner. We believe, that but q
little while ago. the Herald was equally Sc
we're upon the President. Possibly Mr.. For
ney may eoms, in tiase, to be, like Mr.. Buc-
hanan, a pet Of the Herald's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

Among the true, and tried, and able Wing
leaders, who will be present al the Opposition
Convention on the 22nd of February, We
omitted to mention the name Of the I'D
whecl-hcyse, of Pttsylvania-Vincent Wit
cher. Although noE we'll stricken in years,
no man in the Union is q more active, zeal
Gus and unfiaching Wing, and aoue there
are, who feel deeper interest in the triumph
of conservative, national Wing principles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

II is said, in Washington, that Judge
Douglas and his friends, are busily at work.
in reference to the Charleston Convention,
and that the prospects of the Senator from
Illinois, for the nomination, are considered
better than they ever were before. We do
not know that this is the prevailing opinion
among the Democratic opponents of Judge
Douglas, in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The Richmond Wing says, it went to the
fullest length in favor of strengthening the
military defences of the State-in favor OF
the purchase of all necessary arms-in ia
yor of thorough and efficient re-organiza-
ton of the militia. The Legislature has al
ready appropriated ha!fa million ofdolfars
for these purposes. And this is something
practicaLthis is acting and not merely talk
ing. And having made this large appropri-
alton, and put the Commonwealth in state
of preparation and defence against future
aggression, 1t thinks Virginia has done all
that the emergency requires at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The RiehmoSd Enquirer Of yesterday says:
Yesterday afternoon. Col. Meminger and
Ais dsu abter left Richmond for their home
in Charlsston-bsing escorted to the South
srn cars by members of the Joint Commit
see Of the Legislature"
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The Oyster Fundum bill was up in the
Senate of Virginia, or Wednesday, when
Mr.. Christian. of Middlesex, is said to have
made mastery speech against it-and to
have so eAectually attacked its provisions,
and thrown such doubts even over its con-
stitutionality, as to have induced several of
it's friends to either pause in its support, or
change their opinions entirely. IT thought
noe, that the bill cannot pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The steamer City Of Washington, arrived
at New York, brings no later foreign dates
than those By the North Britain. A sum
mary Of the asws BY the latter was publish
"A x>akerAaU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The death Of Capt. Harrison. the well
known 90 mmander of the Great Eastern, is
much lamented in England. He was eros
sing the Solent from his residence at Hythe
to Southampton, on the morning of the 2lst
ult, in his own boat. The weather was
very squally, and as the boat neared the
Southampton docks, Captain Harrison or
dered the sail to be lowered but it stuck
fast, and heavy gust of wind caused the
boat to capsize. Captain Harrison chung to
the boat for few minutes, making desperate
attempts to right it; but he became exhaus-
ted and fell back into the waves. He was
picked up about twelve minutes afterwards,
floating foot below the surface OF the wa
ter, with his arm cast loosely over an oar.
The most energetic efforts were made by no
less than ten medical men to restore ANNA
ton, but all was fruitless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The Anniversary Celebration Of the Wash
ington Literary Society of the University of
Virginia, will take place on the 22d instant,
at which time the Farewell Address will be
read by A. J. Arnold. of this city, and the
Grafton aeliysd by j. L. Martin, of Rich
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

AcclDgxr.---0n Friday Of last week, Mr..
James Cor don Of HarriSonburg, met with
an accident, which occurred BY the bursting
of a gun. lie was out on a hunting excur-
sion, and in the attempt to fire at a bird
Which few up just before him, one barrel Of
the gan bGrsted, a fragment Of which struck
him above the left eye, inficting quite pain
full and serious wound. - EdHsg Dcwccrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

FtREs.-A letter from James City, Va,
says that the barn and stables Of VIM A.
Neenley, with pair Of $3.50 horses, were
destroyed on the night Of the 9th ut. The
courthouse Of Benjamin Walden, neighbor,
with seventy barrels Of corn, was burnt on
the same night 4 slave Of Mr. John Coke
has been arrested 81 suspicion of being the
peTpetratOr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The Demarara Colonist of the 9th Of De
ce1bsr says, ten men-convicts-es
from Cayenne, fey days ago, in an open
boat Among them was Carlo de Rudio,
who was sentenced to hard labor for IFS
for his share in the Orsini plot, to assaS-
sinste the Emperor Of the French, in Feb
rasry, i54S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

Accidents by the careless use Of cam
phene, continue to be recorded in the news
papers.
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The Blue Ridge Republican, Democratic

The Blue Ridge Republican, Democratic
says, speaking Of the proposed Southern con-
yention, .sthe friends of the South, at the
North, have heavy duty upon them, encom-
passed with sea of difficulties. They know
what that duty is, and intend to perform It.
The stake is the Union. Let the South,
then, beware of doing any thing that will IN
crease the burthern of that duty, or add to
the embarrassments that surround IT, They
are fighting the battle with fanaticism, and
say they can win it. Any step, on our part,
looking to disunion, or wearing the appear
ance Of threat, or intimidation, may be fatal.
They ask for time, let them have it. The
acts of Southern Convention, under these
circumstances, if it were to do anything,
would tend only to produce additional excite,
ment, and precipitate events, 1t itmeet and
do nothing, then it had better not have met
at q -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

The French Spoliation bill i again II -
pressed in Congress
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REMARKS. Until yesterday, the receipts
Flour and Grain IaYc been light but one II .as
largest trains Ut the season Ma brought i."a
yesterday, and the offerings were very largc-u,rs
than fOT the other DAYS ot the week nou1iaeI
Ia prices 81 Grain there wa. an advance &c Y
close III the week Flour i quiet. bul agm I'll
the principal sale, have been III tile ..,y tra5e
figure, given above. III Wheat there aa a
ter feeling III the close III the week, aut w l.s
IN advance. Offerings Ill Change, ycstgTlsr
large, and bidding spirited sales y fair aua ,.i
white At 33@ i3Sc., and rei at l2V(G 1910. l'-
j. also ID good request, at 1Jc. f0r white Il.
damaged, about |, 900 bushels, Wus sold alau.t.
On Thursday, aud broVgh. 80. Rye i il
request and il Oats there j al improvement
sing prices being 374@3sc., aud Rrm. Cora Asa
Is in abundant supply, and slight decline
tced salos Al 7SGso. Seeds are uEcA4us
Flaysced, 1850 l40c.; Clover Seed S6g S6.2,
retail. Plaster il in limited supply, anu Ir..
firm. Wo quote $t.5QGGStIy per ton, dysl,s'
% the cars Ground $6.JU@$7 aud II jcus
The market for Groceries shows ycry firm -.a..
aud further advance il Sugar ana Coffee
Coffee the advance BIAS hccu ggsa,. II. T. II Z
day or two. Oue hundred anu afty bags Els re
ed Coffee sold 1 dAy vi two since, III
elite, farther North, AZ I'LL. These figures
show the worry high state II which the ar.... a
advanced. Molas,cs not quite - hru, tl.-..
there ], no perceptbie change III rates cSges
prime New Crap Now Orleans, which /. a..,
from to &C. lower. This il probably oa.g-
the quantity Row arriving in tho North. kora
advanced, and j. As high nov Il ha- Is.
for the past twelve months. g. a. Salt 5fl
quotations Fine however, has given LITTLE ~
might BE sold il large ots "a lower PEI .s.-
Candles, both Talow and Adaman,ino. Hu
prcyou. rates Provision, are firm. Dael
pies Sl.75@SlSIi per bu,hel ia Woo. mes
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ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY II, 1850.

The first and greatest political blessing
that could happen, at this time, to this coun-
try, would be the prostration and utter over
throw of the Republican party, as at present
organized, and as political power.
If this could be effected, it would destroy
seetionalism in our political contests, restore
peace to the country, and strengthen the
bonds of the Union of the States.
We do not believe, it can be effected, by
the present Democratic organization in the
North.
1t may be accomplished by union of the
National Conservative men of the country,
North and South in opposition both to Re-
publicanism and Democracy, and in support
Of national, union men, and conservative
measures.
Support the Union, respect the Rights of
the States, and abide by the Constitution
let this be the motto of the party, who desire
the Government to be properly administered,
and we have yet faith and hope that such
a party, with such principles. must finally
succeed. 1t would be the old Wing party
revived, in all its pristine glory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-11

Our readers will have seen by the tele-
graphic dispatch from Annapolis, published
in Yesterdays Gazette. that the House OF
Delegates of Maryland, have passed resolu-
tions of censure on Hon. II. W. Davis, for
his vote for Mr.. Pennington as Speaker OF
the House of Representatives. The vote
was-ayes 59-noes Mr.. Dennison, OF
Baltimore. A resolution was offered to APP
point committee to inquire Of the Cover
nor whether there was any truth in the story
going the rounds of the press, which origi-
mated with the New York Herald. that he
had dispatched his Secretary Of State, Mr..
Partridge, to Washington, to congratulate
Mr.. Pennington on his election. Although
the House was assured, both as coming
from Mr. Partridge and the Governor, that
there was no truth in the statement. the re-
solution was passed, and the Committee APP
pointed.
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TlHOS. II. FISHER ( CO.-Take no''s. 4,
j. shall direct JUS X. Marshall, ", 4
andria, to advertise 10 BE- sold Oh TIC ai's u. +.
March, 1860, At his warehouse in Ale1sn','
thirty, or thirty-Rye barrelr Of whisky H..
his possession, and placed with Marshal IA ..
subject to my order, "a security tor ths III.
Of the bond of Thos. il. Fisher, 70 ne, ioI @ s,
Of eight hundred dollars, with interest '. =
date, March lst, l859-and that shan
to sell said Whisky, at auction, a thaS uT
BY Gro. VIZ. IACKsoN BIZ At'o'D"
Warrenton, feb i-eotd
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PTNcwoon FEMALE SCHOOL,

RINGW00D FEMALE SCHOULy IN
AUBURN p. o.. FAUOUIER COUNTY! ~
TNHE duties Of this SCHOOL will reeom -IJg.,
i February LIST, 1850. For particulars, s SIiy
Principal. ). 4. AIbt'g ~
Auburn, Fsu4aiar s'0S'
Fassniar ssunty, jan 2d-ysOla
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twelve years, whose name ] do not now
recollect, read piece from an ordinary
school reader with more spirit and truer
conception of the subject than I have ever
heard any unprofessional woman read any
thing before. In the debates two ladies
and three gentlemen spoke, and decidedly
the best speeches were made by the ladies.
One Of them, Miss Miller by name, deliv-
cred an erten2pore address from few writ
ten notes, showing careful research, and
much erudition. / learned that she is a
member Of normal school in Utica. and
will soon graduate as teacher.
These facts, Mr.. Editor, are very cheer
ing to my heart, and speak very encour
agngly Of the much wanted selfreliance
that is now being 50 successfully developed
among rs as q people, and | have spread
them out in a few hasty words for the in
formation Of your readers. J.r.H.
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DIED.

TAYLos.-In Philadelphia, suddenly, on the
evening of the 10th inst, George Taylor, in the
63d year of his age.
JoHNSoN.-In Philadelphia on the 10th inst,
after protracted Illness which he bore with
Christian fortitude and resignation, Lymas John
son, IN the 68th year of his age.
In the demise of Mr.. johnson the church loses
a model member, the Musical Association be-
loved officer, and the Sabbath School warm
hearted friend. He was born in Maryland, and at
an early age became a convert to Christianity,
and attached himself TO the first church built by
the A. NJ. Z. Connexion in Baltimore, and was
ever afterwards characterized by that high sense
Of honor, humble simplicity, and genuine devotion
to his God that 50 plainly marks the true pro-
fessor.
He was devoted lover of music, and for a
length of ting filed the office of chorster in the
church at Baltimore, as also in the Bethel A. NJ.
E. Church, in Philadelphia, and the musical in
situations attached to the above named churches
have the honor to acknowledge him as their found
er. Many loving hearts have been made sad by
his removal Voices that oft have mingled with
his in chanting the praise of God, faltered with
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tell their story of wrong, sorrow and out
rage, and thereby make thousands of ad-
vocates for our cause, or the victory will be
won upon this ground We may have to
cross some Jordan into some unknown
promised land. We are willing to go
We are ready to march whithersoever our
Moses guides. Let the law pass if Provi-
dence designs it. You will not forget how,
when the honorable chairman of the Sen
ate committee upon Territories Is. A.
Douglas offered a bill to repeal the Mis-
souri, Compromise, everybody was startled
but there was good Providence in the
matter. The nation never before was so
completely awake. All the sequences
abundantly demonstrate my position. So
in the present case; Maryland needed Just
the shock she is receiving from the present
excited state of things. Every event has
its influence. The Harper's Ferry raid
the Helper book, and the long contest in
the United States House of Representa-
tives for Speaker, all had their influence.
and the work goes on gloriously. The
nation is awake. Onward, then, has been
the movement, and aggressive the meas
ures, which are and have been adopted for
our Acknowledgement. At this moment, in
all our leading barber-shops, are exposed
petitions for signatures against the pro-
posed enslavement of 5000 freemen. The
best blood in our city have attached their
names. Men, who once were members of
the United States Cabinet, our best barris-
tiers, ministers, citizens and business men,
are doing noble battle.
Our people are not idle-they have
weekly meetings for consultations-they
work-they move, as it were, the very
hearers. No event of the least Importance,
either for or against us, but what all are
Immediately advised of it. The 9th of
February was observed by most colored
Christians as day of fasting and prayer
AT 3 and u o'clock, P. NJ, public services
were held in Bethel Church, it being the
largest colored meeting house in the city.
Hundreds turned out; Methodists, Bap-
lists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians and
Catholics, all united in calling upon God
Rev. II. NJ. Webb because he is the old
est pastor Of our churches was invited to
speak, which he did, with telling effect
His theme was, "Reliance upon God, under
all circumstances" At q Rev. H. NJ.
Turner preached with good effect. There
was present Revs. VIM. FL. Waters, H. r.
Revels, Noah Davis, and Mr.. Clayton.
These ministers represent most Of our
churches as pastors. After each sermon
there was prayer meeting, conducted by
the pastor of the Bethel Church, Rev
John NJ. Brown. We have the utmost
confidence in our God-He is stronghold
in time of trouble "God is our refuge
and strength, very present help in
trouble" &c. DELPHIc.
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OUR BALTIMORE LETTER.
BALTIMORE, Feb. Is, 1860


Mr. EDToR:-The battle warns up as
it progresses. There is not day but some
friend is out against this ubiquitous meas
use Of the chairman Of the committee on
the colored population in the Maryland
Legislature. There is not Baltimore pa
per which advocates the measure of en-
shaving 10000 free colored men, women
children. Even, away down on the east
ern shore, where we least expected a friend,
arguments the most potent have been hurl-
ed against measure so wicked. We hope
from this very excitement and intended
evil, that il may work for the good Of bond
men and freemen. AT no period has Bal
timore and the State generally been so
thoroughly awake and SO well prepared to
look into this matter as now All classes
move at this time; the best pens are called
INTO requsition; men who have never be-
lore acted, write, talk, and act for our out
ragged and down.trodden race. Dark is
The hour VIC live in, but God, who moves
uysteriOusIy, will guide this matter. Mr..
sSS0os may be the chosen instrument he
nj NJ " working Gods designs. He will
Uni uPFAh one Or two things, either to
H. !" 'le many noble and generous souls
peAt IN this region over this land, to
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A JOHN BRowN, /
MARTYR LEILA CAUSE DIES NoIRs. I:
I 81 /


The services were celebrated with unu-
sual religious ceremonies Able Moussa,
an African, off1ciated at the High Mass.
NJ NJ. Federique and Viesana both pro-
nounced from the pulpit eulogies of John
Brown.
In the afternoon, a grand procession was
made to the end of the city to a place
known as the Martyrs Cross" where fur
Their religious ceremonies took place. The
principal citizens of Port-au-Prince have
decided to wear mourning badges for three
days. The "Revue de Commerce." of
Jan. %, thus speaks on the all-absorbing
subject:
"The death of John Brown is crime of
humanity bloody defiance against civil
lization and God. 1t is, moreover, polit-
zeal fault of the American Government.
Who can foresee the result of this immola-
ton? Who can tell what will come to the
United States, and especially to the Caro-
linas and Virginia, who shed this generous
blood, Notwithstanding all divine laws, the
tears of wife, and the cries Of all Europe
for mercy.
"For us Haytians, we do not wish TO re-
turn evil for evil, and we hope that the
blood of this glorious martyr will not rise
up against his executioners. We pray
God TO open their eyes and soften their
hearts, and while waiting the happy day
of the regeneration Of an enslaved breth-
rem, let us raise in our hearts our altar to
John Brown, the immortal benefactor of
our race, the holy victim of our cause, and
let us adopt as our sister and friend his
worthy and unfortunate widow.
"Of all the champions of the holy war
against the absurd preiudices Of color, and
the infamous doctrine of the subiugation of
one part of the human race to another,
John Brown is the most illustrious and
most unfortunate. Henceforth, greater
than other philanthropists, superior to Will
berforce, bis sacred name will be pronoun-
ced with holy respect, worthy of one
who has given bis life for the regeneration
of the oppressed of mankind"
The country was quiet, and the popu-
larity of President Geffrard continued una
bated.
After the list Of April, strangers visiting
Hayti must be provided with passports, as
necessary in the continental nations OF
Europe.
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LATER FROM HAYTI.

By the arrival at Boston of the brig
Monticello, Hayti papers to the list instant
have been received.
On Friday, January 20, the grand
solemn service in memory of John Brown,
took place at the Cathedral. Although
the ceremony did not bear an official char
acter, President Geffrard, with his wife and
children, was present.
During the day the flags were all kept
at halfmast, and the houses hung with
black
The church was draped in mourning,
and in the middle of the nave was erected
a cenotaph, covered with Grape, and illu-
minated with lighted wax tapers. The up
per part was covered with white drapery,
on which were depicted pen,a sword, and
a Bible, with the inscription: